Among Hospital Patients, Children Less Likely to Carry SARS-CoV-2
Among those without COVID-19 symptoms, children less likely than adults to test positive for SARS-CoV-2
BP Control Down in the United States From 2013-2014 to 2017-2018
BP control, awareness, treatment down in adults aged 40 to 59 years from 2009-2012 to 2015-2018
Some Doctors Not Following Guidelines for Diagnosing HTN
Most providers rely on clinic BP measurements; almost all use clinic BP threshold of 140/90 mm Hg
Lowering Urine Protein Aids Renal Function in Rare Kidney Disease
Reducing proteinuria slows decline in kidney function in those with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Rates of Ambulatory Heart Failure Steady From 2001 to 2016
Greatest disparities seen between Black and White adults aged 35 to 64 years
Future Cardiovascular Event Risk Up With High BP in Young Adults
Graded progressive link seen between categories of blood pressure and increased risk for CV events
Predictors of Transition to Adult Rheumatology Care Explored
Insurance coverage, referral from pediatric rheumatologist predict shorter time to adult visit
Pneumothorax Reported as Complication of COVID-19
Higher incidence seen among men; survival at 28 days lower for those 70 years of age or older
Florida Teen Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba
Naegleria fowleri can get into the brain when contaminated water enters the nose
Weight Stigma May Predict Binge Eating During the Pandemic
Young adults with previous weight stigma at greater risk for maladaptive eating, regardless of weight
