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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 Nov. 2 to 6, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
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Considerable Decreases Seen in Health Care Use During COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — During the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a considerable decrease in preventive and elective health care use, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in JAMA Network Open.<\/em><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n College Campuses See Rise in COVID-19 Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the daily U.S. coronavirus case count shattered yet another record on Thursday with 121,000 infections reported, a new survey shows that nearly a quarter of a million COVID-19 cases have now been identified at colleges and universities nationwide.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Review: Nearly One in Five With SARS-CoV-2 Has GI Manifestations<\/strong><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Gastrointestinal manifestations of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection occur in about 18 percent of patients and can include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to a review recently published in Abdominal Radiology.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a>Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COVID-19-Linked Ischemic Strokes More Severe<\/strong><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19-associated ischemic strokes seem to be more severe and correlate with more severe disability on discharge and increased inpatient death, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.<\/em><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Oncology Staff Have High SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity<\/strong><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Oncology staff, especially nurses, have high severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 seropositivity, which decreases over time, and many U.K. oncology staff report poor well-being and burnout, according to two studies presented at the NCRI Virtual Showcase, held from Nov. 2 to 3.<\/p>\n <\/a>Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Abnormal EEG Findings Common With COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — One-third of COVID-19 patients have abnormal electroencephalogram findings in the frontal lobe, according to a review published online Oct. 18 in Seizure<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n AAP Reports Biggest One-Week Jump in Child COVID-19 Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The highest one-week increase in child COVID-19 cases was seen for the week ending Oct. 29, 2020, according to a report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.<\/em><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n U.S. Hits Record-Breaking 100,000 New COVID-19 Cases in One Day<\/strong><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Crossing yet another bleak threshold during an unrelenting pandemic, America logged more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n AstraZeneca Hopes to Have COVID-19 Vaccine Ready by Year’s End<\/strong><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — AstraZeneca is hoping to have its COVID-19 vaccine ready by the end of the year and is already beginning manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, the Associated Press<\/em> reported Thursday.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n High SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Load Tied to Worse Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 pneumonia, high genomic load of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is associated with worse outcomes, according to research published online Oct. 29 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Incidence of Cerebrovascular Disease Quantified in COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 1.4 percent of patients with COVID-19 have acute cerebrovascular disease, with acute ischemic stroke being the most common manifestation, according to a review published online Oct. 26 in the International Journal of Stroke<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dermatologic Manifestations of COVID-19 May Persist<\/strong><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Some patients with COVID-19 have long-lasting dermatologic manifestations, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, held virtually from Oct. 29 to 31.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cognitive Disorders More Common in People Admitted for COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer disease and dementia are risk factors for hospital admission due to COVID-19, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Preterm Birth May Be Increased for Women With SARS-CoV-2<\/strong><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Preterm birth may be increased among women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, but perinatal infection is infrequent, according to research published in the Nov. 2 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.<\/em><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Outcomes Worse for Minority Patients With Rheumatic Disease, COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with rheumatic disease, the burden of poor outcomes in COVID-19 is higher for racial\/ethnic minorities compared with Whites, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in Arthritis & Rheumatology<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Exposure to Air Pollution May Up COVID-19 Mortality Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution is an important cofactor increasing the risk for mortality from COVID-19, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in Cardiovascular Research<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Arti<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Heart Failure History Linked to Adverse Outcomes in COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — History of heart failure is associated with an increased risk for mechanical ventilation and mortality among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.<\/em><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Few Nursing Facilities Have One-Day COVID-19 Test Turnaround<\/strong><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Few U.S. skilled nursing facilities have a COVID-19 test turnaround of less than one day, according to a research letter published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Common<\/strong><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Household transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is common and occurs rapidly after onset of the index patient’s illness, according to research published in the Oct. 30 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ‘Deadly’ Phase of Pandemic Looms, White House Advisor Birx Warns<\/strong><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The pandemic is entering a new and “deadly” phase and the United States needs to adopt a more aggressive approach to curbing the spread of COVID-19, the White House coronavirus response coordinator warned Monday.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Influenza Vaccination May Have Protective Effect on COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Influenza vaccination may have a protective effect for COVID-19-positive patients, according to a brief report recently published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Risk for Severe Disease Up for Pregnant Women With SARS-CoV-2<\/strong><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 have increased risks for severe COVID-19-associated illness, according to research published in the Nov. 2 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pandemic Has Negative Financial Impact on Physician Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Medical practices have been economically stressed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with roughly a one-third average drop in revenue, according to a survey released by the American Medical Association.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n App Personalizes Impact of Delayed Cancer Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The OncCOVID web application may allow clinicians to personalize assessment of the impact of delaying cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in JAMA Oncology.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Higher COVID-19 Rates Seen for First Responders<\/strong><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Emergency medical service providers have higher rates of severe COVID-19 than firefighters, according to a letter to the editor published online Oct. 29 in ERJ Open Research.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hispanics Have Worse COVID-19 Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Hispanic individuals are more likely to be hospitalized and die from COVID-19 infection than White individuals, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n IgG Antibody Response Robust for Most With COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most individuals with COVID-19 have robust immunoglobulin G antibody responses against the viral spike protein, which last for about five months, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in Science.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>New Score Predicts Adverse COVID-19 Events in Outpatient Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 Acuity Score is a validated score that predicts adverse COVID-19 events in the outpatient setting, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.<\/p>\n
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