However, lower education, income, and perceived threat of COVID-19 tied to lower likelihood
Hydroxychloroquine Level Tied to Thrombosis Risk in Lupus
Rate of thrombotic events lower for patients with mean HCQ blood levels >1,068 versus <648 ng/mL
Colorectal Cancer Risk From Obesity Varies by Sex
Authors say more nuanced approach needed to understand link between body weight and risk for colorectal cancer
Autism May Raise Risk for Substance Use Disorder
Risk for SUD lower for subgroups of individuals with ASD receiving one or multiple psychotropic agents
Pediatric Hospitalization for COVID-19 Increasing Across States
Rates at beginning and end of study and extent of change in rates significantly vary across states
Maintaining Exercise During Pandemic Aids Prenatal Mental Health
Findings based on an online survey of more than 1,800 pregnant women
Treatment Success Seen With Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Seven days of oral antibiotics noninferior to two days of intravenous followed by oral antibiotics
Trauma Centers Made New Processes for Optimal Care During COVID-19 Pandemic
Most hospitals designated more beds to the intensive care unit; 50 percent designated an ICU for COVID-19 patients
Drive-Through IOP Screening Clinic Feasible During COVID-19
Intraocular pressure screening clinic allows for continued management, including necessary changes in management
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 Jan. 4 to 8, 2021. This …