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According to a national survey conducted by Harvard Medical School

Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19

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National survey shows concerns regarding adequacy of supplies and COVID-19 testing

The Endocrine Society, March 28-31

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The Endocrine Society 102nd Annual Meeting and Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society was held virtually from March 28 to 31...
High total fiber consumption is associated with a reduced risk for breast cancer

High Fiber Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk for Breast Cancer

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Meta-analysis of prospective studies shows reduced risk for highest versus lowest total fiber intake
Hydroxychloroquine can shorten time to clinical recovery and promote pneumonia absorption among patients with coronavirus disease 2019

Hydroxychloroquine Can Shorten Time to Recovery in COVID-19

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HCQ shortened body temperature recovery time and cough remission time versus standard treatment
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support might improve clinical outcomes in severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 that cannot be adequately managed with mechanical ventilation alone

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Might Aid in Severe COVID-19

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Three of eight patients receiving ECMO support successfully weaned off ECMO after 22, 40, 47 days
Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With IBD

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No association seen between bacteremia and inflammatory bowel disease-related medications
Greater genetic predisposition for multiple sclerosis is associated with altered brain white matter development at an early age

Brain Changes From Multiple Sclerosis May Occur in Preteens

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Greater genetic predisposition for MS tied to imaging-observable changes in white matter in preteens
The incidence of heart attacks is decreasing

Recent Decline in Heart Attacks Greater in Men Than Women

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Rate declined by 4.7 percent annually in men, declined by 2.3 percent in women from 2009 to 2014
Transplanting hepatitis C virus-infected kidneys into uninfected recipients and then treating patients with antiviral therapy leads to a higher quality of life and is less costly than waiting for transplantation with an uninfected kidney

Model Shows Hep C-Infected Kidney Transplants Beneficial, Cost-Effective

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Transplant plus antiviral therapy improves quality of life, reduces health care costs for recipients
First-time mothers with preeclampsia are at a higher risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes

Heart Disease Risk Up for First-Time Mothers With Preeclampsia

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Risk for myocardial infarction fourfold higher; risk for cardiovascular death about fivefold higher