COVID-19 Suspected for Surge in Medical Visits at End of 2019
Excess seen for visits with cough in outpatient clinics, ED; hospitalizations with acute respiratory failure
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...
Smokeless Tobacco Poses Global Health Burden
Greatest burden of smokeless tobacco-related disease found in South and Southeast Asia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Subsequent Rhinosinusitis
Risk for developing chronic rhinosinusitis higher for patients with IBD, especially ulcerative colitis
NAMS Updates Guidance for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
GSM is underdiagnosed and undertreated, but symptoms can be managed effectively in most cases
Controlled BP Down Among U.S. Adults With HTN After 2013–2014
Controlled BP more likely among those aged 45 to 64 years, less likely for those aged 75 years or older
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
Poverty-Stricken Adults More Likely to be Calcium-, Vitamin D-Deficient
Data suggest that nutrient deficiencies affect osteoporosis risk more for poverty-stricken men versus women
Considerable Adverse Outcomes Reported for Young Adults With COVID-19
Young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 have substantial rate of adverse outcomes; 2.7 percent died
Moderate, Heavy Drinking Linked to Increased BP, HTN in T2DM
Odds of elevated blood pressure and stage 1, 2 hypertension increased with moderate drinking
