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Eleven Americans who were evacuated from a quarantined cruise ship in Japan have tested definitively for coronavirus

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Now Stand at 26

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Several passengers from the Diamond Princess have been transferred to a biocontainment unit at UNMC
The overall vaccine effectiveness against any influenza virus associated with medically attended acute respiratory illness is 45 percent for the current influenza season

Vaccine Effectiveness 45 Percent for Flu Virus Linked to ARI

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Estimated VE 50 percent against influenza B/Victoria viruses, 37 percent against influenza A(H1N1)pdm009
Chronic kidney disease has a major effect on global health

Chronic Kidney Disease Poses Major Global Health Burden

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Burden measured both by direct morbidity, mortality and as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
A heterogeneous pattern on ultrasound examination of the liver may help identify children with cystic fibrosis at increased risk for developing advanced cystic fibrosis liver disease

Ultrasound May ID Children at Risk for Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease

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A heterogeneous liver pattern could indicate a higher risk for advanced cystic fibrosis liver disease
Early-adolescent and young adult cancer survivors have increased mortality and morbidity risks compared with siblings or the general population

Late Mortality Up for Survivors of Early-Teen, Young Adult Cancers

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Risks for late mortality, chronic health conditions higher compared with siblings, general population
The first new coronavirus-related death in South Korea was reported on Thursday.

First Coronavirus Death Reported in South Korea

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Officials also confirmed 22 additional cases of the virus in South Korea, bringing the total to 104
Children living in rural areas are more likely to be diagnosed with a developmental disability compared with those living in urban areas

Developmental Disability Diagnosis More Likely in Rural Children

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For those with disability, odds of seeing therapist, mental health professional down in rural areas
For individuals with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes

Glycemic Control in T2DM Worse With Refusal of Insulin Therapy

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In retrospective study of adults with uncontrolled T2DM, 42.7 percent declined insulin therapy
Most transgender youth voluntarily disclose their gender identity to health care providers outside of a gender clinic; however

Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure

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About three-quarters report voluntarily telling a health care provider outside gender clinic about their identity
Polymer-based zotarolimus-eluting stents are noninferior to polymer-free drug-coated stents among patients at high bleeding risk undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Polymer-Based Stents Noninferior for Patients With High Bleeding Risk

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Polymer-based zotarolimus-eluting stents noninferior for patients at high bleeding risk undergoing PCI