Lab Protocol Failures Led to Ineffective COVID-19 Tests From CDC
Researchers entered and left COVID-19 labs without changing their coats, resulting in contamination of tests
AAP Updates Guidance for Care of Infants Born at Home
The AAP does not recommendplanned home birth, which is linked to increased risk for infant mortality
Hypertension in Pregnancy Ups Risk for Mental Disorder in Child
Associations of preeclampsia and severe preeclampsia independent of all covariates
Family History-Based Early Screen Could ID More Young-Onset CRC
Almost all who met criteria for early screening could have initiated screening before age of diagnosis
Guidance Presented for Contact Lens Use During COVID-19
Optimal contact lens behaviors unchanged, including hand washing, drying before application, removal
COVID-19 Patients May Require ENT Consults for Varied Reasons
Otolaryngologists should use PAPR, N95 masks, other protective strategies to avoid infection
Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact
Study found the benefits of social distancing policies will outweigh the economic costs by $5.2 trillion
Diabetes Increases Risk for Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19
Increased inflammatory response in COVID-19 patients with diabetes thought to worsen pneumonia
Child Obesity Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Young Adulthood
Second study shows increased risk for anxiety and depression among girls and boys with obesity
ADHD Rates Up in Veterans
Rates more than doubled for veterans in the VA health system from 2009 to 2016