Hydroxychloroquine Tied to Heart Problems Prior to Pandemic
Adverse outcomes include cardiomyopathy, QT prolongation, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure
Exposure to Maternal Gestational Diabetes Tied to Higher CVD Risk
Increased risk for cardiovascular disease observed in offspring for up to 35 years of follow-up
Early Intervention Has Lasting Benefit for Deaf Children
Children who were deaf/hard of hearing who entered EI early more likely to be ready for kindergarten
Metabolic Surgery May Cut Risk for Cardiovascular Events, Death
Findings seen for patients with HTN and morbid obesity compared with matched controls with HTN
Only Two-Thirds of Parents Planning to Get Flu Shots for Their Children
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, only one-third of parents see the flu vaccine as more necessary this year
Stroke, CVD Risk Up With Two or More Menopausal Symptoms
No association seen between the severity of vasomotor symptoms and any health outcomes
Fertility Rates Lower in Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fertility impairment mainly seen in women with Crohn disease, IBD-unclassified
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
U.S. Non-English Speakers Less Likely to Have SARS-CoV-2 Test
Seattle study shows non-English speakers less likely to complete testing but more likely to test positive
FDA: Mercury Risk Means Certain People Should Not Get Amalgam Dental Fillings
Recommendation was issued after a review of research, monitoring reports, and public discussions
