Decrease Seen in Abusive Head Trauma for Young Children During Pandemic
Mean monthly admissions for AHT in children younger than 5 were lower in 2020 than in 2019, 2018, and 2017
Supply May Soon Outstrip Demand in U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
When supply exceeds demand, finding willing arms to receive vaccines gets a lot harder
FDA: Multiple Violations Found at Baltimore Plant Making COVID-19 Vaccines
Violations included not properly disinfecting equipment, not following procedures meant to prevent contamination, improperly trained employees
Globally, No Increase Seen in Suicides in Early COVID-19 Pandemic
Findings seen in 21 countries through July 2020, including the United States
Migraine Linked to Hypertension Among Menopausal Women
Slightly stronger association seen for ever users of menopausal hormone therapy than never users
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for A-Fib Screening in Asymptomatic Seniors
Current evidence is lacking and balance of benefits and harms of screening cannot be determined
Longitudinal Study Tracks High Blood Pressure, Stroke Risk
Stroke incidence higher for Black than White individuals; stage 2 hypertension tied to substantially higher stroke risk compared with normal BP
ACP Offers Guidance on Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections
Best practices recommend limiting antibiotics to five days for COPD exacerbations, acute uncomplicated bronchitis
Cognitive Deficits in Childhood Tied to Later Mental Health Disorders
Authors say early cognitive interventions in childhood may lessen risk for subsequent symptoms
Timing of Chemotherapy for Glioblastoma May Matter
Treatment in the morning may be more effective, with greater impact seen in MGMT-methylated patients
