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Fitbit Data Significantly Improves Prediction of Influenza-like Illnesses

Fitbit data significantly improved detection of influenza-like illness (ILI) in US patients.

Can Alternative Pain Management Reduce Opioid Dependence?

Managing moderate or severe postoperative pain, which affects 75% of patients in the United States, remains a challenge for physicians.

Severe Illness Among Adults With COVID-19 Can Occur at Any Age, According to CDC Report

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released preliminary data related to outcomes among US patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Optimal Hydrocortisone Delivery Mode in Adrenal Crisis During Major Stress

The most clinically appropriate mode of hydrocortisone administration during major stress in patients with adrenal insufficiency is continuous intravenous hydrocortisone.

FDA Warns of Defective EpiPen Dangers

Certain types of EpiPens and their generic counterparts may fail or delay injection of lifesaving epinephrine for severe allergic reactions.

Mistreatment Disproportionately Affects Women, Minority Medical Students

Women, underrepresented minority (URMs), and lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) medical students most frequently reported mistreatment.

Current Figures May Underestimate COVID-19 Mortality in Symptomatic Patients

Current mortality rate estimates for COVID-19 may not be representative of the actual death rate.

High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponins Improve Mortality Risk Stratification in Diabetes

Plasma levels of high-sensitivity cardiac troponins can improve the stratification of mortality risk beyond the comorbidity burden in older adults with diabetes.

Plant-Based Proteins Can Help Cut Risk for Coronary Heart Disease

Higher intake of foods like tofu with isoflavones is associated with a moderately lower risk for developing coronary heart disease.

Distance to Kidney Transplant Center Does Not Affect Referral

The distance from a patient residence to transplant center seems not to impact transplant referral and evaluation initiation among those with end-stage kidney disease.

Antidepressant Trials Often Exclude Patients Displaying Suicidality, Study Finds

Of all the antidepressant efficacy trials conducted between 1991 and 2013, just 1 explicitly included patients who presented with suicidality.

FDA: Policy Allows for Expanded Use of Certain Remote Patient Monitoring Devices

The policy is intended to remain in effect only for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Countries’ Mitigation Measures Crucial for Containing Spread of COVID-19

The effect of COVID-19 response in China shows that quarantine, social distancing, and isolation of infected persons can contain the epidemic in other countries.

National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028

National health expenditures are projected to increase at an average annual rate of 5.4 percent for 2019 to 2028, representing almost 20 percent of U.S. gross domestic product by 2028.

Noninvasive Wearable Sensor Accurately Predicts HF Rehospitalization

A wearable sensor featuring a personalized machine learning platform can accurately predict heart failure (HF) rehospitalization.

Lopinavir-Ritonavir Does Not Offer Substantial Benefit in Severe COVID-19

In patients who were hospitalized with severe coronavirus disease, treatment with lopinavir-ritonavir did not provide a substantial benefit beyond standard care.

Diabetes Associated With Increased Risk for Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

Individuals with diabetes are at increased risk for acute mesenteric ischemia, an emergency vascular complication.

Frailty Predicts Adverse Outcomes After Mitral Valve Replacement

For patients undergoing mitral valve replacement (MVR), frailty is an independent predictor of morbidity, death, and increased hospitalization costs.

Common Features on Chest CT May Aid Diagnosis of COVID-19

Chest computed tomography (CT) has a low rate of misdiagnosis of novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 in Italy: Ethical, Logistical and Therapeutic Dilemmas Plague Physicians

Italy’s health care system is highly regarded, having more hospital beds per capita than the United States.