Guidelines Developed for COVID-19 Patients in ICU
54 statements issued on infection control, diagnosis, hemodynamic support, ventilator support, therapy
Celiac Disease May Slightly Increase Mortality Risk
Increased risk seen for overall mortality and cardiovascular-, cancer-, and respiratory-related death
Review Explores Use of Menstruation, Fertility Apps
Limited research indicates most popular apps not accurate for supporting those wanting to get pregnant
Heavy Drinking Tied to Larger Waist Lines, Higher Stroke Risk
Higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors seen even for those who stop drinking heavily by age 50
Children Have Milder Disease Course, Better COVID-19 Prognosis
Diagnostic presentation has been similar to that of adults, but with less severe pneumonia
Claims-Based Frailty Index Can Improve Cost Prediction
Addition of frailty index to CMS-HCC model improves cost prediction over CMS-HCC model alone
Some Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections Down in U.S.
MRSA, vancomycin-resistant enterococcal, MDR P. aeruginosa infection rates fell from 2012 to 2017
Maternal Obesity May Be Related to Risk for ADHD in Children
Risk seen for mothers with body mass index of 25 and greater; paternal obesity not a factor
CDC: 1999 to 2018 Saw 35 Percent Increase in Suicide Rates
Rate increased 1 percent per year from 1999 to 2006 and 2 percent per year from 2006 through 2018
Serious Concerns Associated With COVID-19 Pandemic Reported
Respondents report difficulty obtaining hand sanitizer, food, childcare; concerns include getting sick
