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An increase in repetitive head impacts is associated with an increased hazard of death among National Football League players

More Head Impacts Up Risk for Death in NFL Players

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Findings based on cumulative head impact index scores and all-cause mortality
Hydroxychloroquine is not associated with an increased or decreased risk for intubation or death among patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospital

Hydroxychloroquine Has No Impact on Outcomes in COVID-19

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No link seen between use of the drug and risk for composite end point of intubation or death
The presence of a residual shunt after patent foramen ovale closure is associated with an increased risk for recurrent stroke or transient ischemic attack

Residual Shunt After PFO Closure Linked to Higher Risk for Stroke

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Risk for recurrent stroke, transient ischemic attack increased with presence of residual shunt
Acupuncture results in an increased response rate and elimination rate for all the cardinal symptoms in patients with postprandial distress syndrome

Acupuncture Beneficial for Postprandial Distress Syndrome

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Response rate and elimination rate of all three cardinal symptoms increased versus sham acupuncture
For patients with COVID-19

Triple Antiviral Therapy Promising for Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19

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Duration of viral shedding shorter with combination of lopinavir-ritonavir, ribavarin, interferon beta-1b
In an American College of Radiology statement

ACR Issues Statement on Return of Routine Radiology Services

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Comprehensive strategy for safe resumption should consider local COVID-19 statistics, PPE availability
For COVID-19

Epidemic Growth of COVID-19 Not Linked to Latitude, Temperature

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Slower epidemic growth strongly tied to restrictions of mass gatherings, school closure, social distancing
High-dose anakinra

Anakinra May Reduce Systemic Inflammation in COVID-19

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At 21 days, survival was 90 percent in anakinra group versus 56 percent in standard treatment group
Women participating in mammography screening have a significant reduction in the risk for dying of breast cancer and in the rate of advanced breast cancers

Significant Reductions Seen in Breast Cancer Death With Screening

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Women participating in mammography screening also had decrease in rate of advanced breast cancer
From 2007 to 2016

2007 to 2016 Saw Increase in Peds ED Visits for Mental Health

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Visits for deliberate self-harm increased by 329 percent; substance use disorder visits jumped 159 percent