Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
More daytime noise tied to 30 percent higher risk for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease
MRI Safe for Those With Non-MRI-Conditional Cardiac Devices
MRI can be performed safely in patients with non-MRI-conditional devices, including pacemakers
Objective Olfactory Dysfunction Linked to Mortality in Seniors
Link for adults aged ≥65 years persisted after further adjustment for cognitive assessment, depression
Findings Conflicted for Benefit of Tocilizumab in COVID-19
One trial shows reduction in mortality, but no evidence of efficacy seen in two additional trials
Survival From COVID-19 High in Patients With Psoriasis
Risk for hospitalization increased for patients using nonbiologic systemic therapy versus biologics
CDC Plans Cellphone COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking System
Health checks will be done by text messages and email every day during the first week after vaccination
FDA Needs More Safety Data on COVID-19 Vaccines, Experts Say
Polls show Americans getting more skeptical about a vaccine, worry that approval process is being rushed
APA: Americans Are Stressed, Particularly Young Adults
American Psychological Association says annual survey points to national mental health crisis
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Algorithm Predicts Death, Hospital Admission From COVID-19
Final risk algorithm includes age, ethnicity, deprivation, body mass index, range of comorbidities