No differences seen in history of 10 chronic diseases, current health conditions, severity of psychological distress, rates of needing help with daily activities
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Child HTN Screening
I statement based on lack of studies examining benefits and harms of screening, impact of treatment on outcomes in adulthood
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Nerve Pain
Early results of clinical trial show high rate of responders who achieved ≥50 percent pain relief
AHA: PTSD Tied to Ischemic Heart Disease in Female Veterans
Findings most pronounced in younger women and racial and ethnic minorities
Most Pediatric Cases of Abusive Head Trauma Occur in Private Homes
In 98.5 percent of the cases, usual child care arrangement was by a single adult in charge of one or more children
Many at Risk for Severe COVID-19 Have Essential Jobs
Up to 74 million U.S. adults at risk for severe infection are essential workers or live with one
COVID-19 Infection Higher Among Support Staff Than Doctors, Nurses
Black and Latino workers have twice the odds of a positive virus or antibody test
Intentional Violent Injuries Up During Peripandemic Period
Proportion of intentional violent injury significantly greater during peripandemic months versus prior years, especially from firearms
Disparities Seen in Internet Access for Those With Chronic Conditions
Internet use lower among those with hypertension and diabetes and among Blacks and Hispanics
Tool Could Optimize Antibiotic Prescribing for UTI
Authors say decision support tool could help reduce antibiotic resistance by cutting use of broad-spectrum antibiotics