Most experts believe SARS-CoV-2 originated in animals in China, probably bats
Localizing Signs, Symptoms of Infection Described in Seniors
Fever, hypothermia, hypotension, hyperglycemia, delirium should prompt further evaluation for infection in nursing home residents
SABCS: Adverse Effects of Breast RT Under-Recognized
Under-recognition of at least one of four symptoms occurred at least once for 53.2 percent of patients reporting symptoms
High-Dose Trivalent Flu Shot No Better for Patients With CVD
High-dose trivalent inactivated vaccination no better than standard-dose quadrivalent inactivated vaccination
Maintenance Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Preschoolers
Majority of children reach tolerance great enough to protect them from accidental exposure to peanuts
Less Invasive Treatment Feasible for Early-Stage Rectal Cancer
High level of organ preservation, improved QoL seen with short-course radiotherapy followed by transanal endoscopic microsurgery
USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screen for At-Risk Teens, Adults
Screening adults, adolescents at increased risk for hepatitis B virus infection offers moderate net benefit
Depression in Youth Linked to Risk for Somatic Diseases
Individuals with youth depression had increased risks for 66 of 69 somatic diagnoses, increased mortality risk
Interest High in Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
Interest in the annual insurance sign-ups has increased as the country struggles with the pandemic
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Fully At-Home Test for COVID-19
Ellume COVID-19 Home Test detects SARS-CoV-2 virus protein fragments on nasal swab samples