Social Inequality May Contribute to Poor Metabolic, Bone Health
Risk for coexisting metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis up for postmenopausal women with low social status
U.S. Surgical Residents Report Racial/Ethnic Discrimination Common
Residents reported being mistaken for someone else of the same race or as a nonphysician
Diabetes Medication Prescribing Increased 2003 to 2016
However, authors say there is little evidence that doctors are tailoring treatment for patients
Recommendations Developed for Anesthesia Use During COVID-19
Risk for postop complications lower with regional anesthesia; odds of aerosol generation up with general anesthesia
Neurologic Features Tied to ARDS in Severe COVID-19 Described
Unclear whether critical illness, medication, infection itself may cause encephalopathy, agitation, confusion
FDA Bans Products That Help Kids Hide Vape Use From Parents
Companies risk additional FDA action if they do not stop manufacture, distribution, and sale of these products
FDA Warns of Bogus Claims by Makers of Hand Sanitizer
No evidence hand-sanitizing products can protect consumers for 24 hours or after multiple hand washings
Roadmap Developed for Resuming Elective Surgery During COVID-19
Sustained drop in rate of new COVID-19 cases for at least 14 days required to resume elective surgery
Recommendations Issued for Imaging Use in Pediatric COVID-19
Recommendations applicable for mild COVID-19, moderate-severe COVID-19 with, without resource constraints
Direct Medical Costs of COVID-19 Infection Are Considerable
Costs could vary from $163.4 to $654.0 billion for 20 to 80 percent of U.S. population infected, respectively
