Highly skilled surgeons may boost colon cancer survival by 70 percent
Abnormal EEG Findings Common With COVID-19
Frontal findings are frequent and may be a marker for COVID-19 encephalopathy
Screening, Intervention Do Not Cut Falls, Fractures in Seniors
Risk screening and targeted exercise ± multifactorial intervention did not help reduce fracture rate
Rate of Memory Decline Greater for Mothers Who Do Not Work for Pay
Average rate of memory decline after age 60 greater for women who did not work for pay after childbearing
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Have Recommended Stroke Knowledge
Considerable difference in stroke knowledge found by race, Hispanic origin, with highest prevalence among non-Hispanic Whites
AstraZeneca Hopes to Have COVID-19 Vaccine Ready by Year’s End
To ensure the vaccine has the longest possible shelf-life, company is not producing injectable vials of the vaccine yet
~65 Percent of Office-Based Doctors Can ID Patients in Need of Follow-Up
More primary care physicians and those with an EHR system have computerized capability to ID patients due for preventive, follow-up care
$26 Billion Settlement Offer in Opioid Lawsuits Gains Support
According to the general outline of the plan, distributors will pay about $21 billion over 18 years
Emergency Physicians Have High Median Need-for-Recovery Scores
NFR score up for those with difficulty accessing annual, study leave and with increased percentage of out-of-hours work
Most Couples Concordant for Cardiovascular Risk
In 79 percent of couples, both members are in nonideal category for cardiovascular health score