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Microbial Trends in Acne and Rosacea

The microbial diversity and relative abundance of bacterial taxa in acne patients and rosacea patients reveal species significantly enriched in rosacea and not acne.

Updated Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease

Experts proposed new guidelines on the diagnosis of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), formerly non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

28 Million-Plus Surgeries Could Be Canceled Due to COVID-19

Worldwide, more than 28 million elective surgeries could be canceled or postponed during the 12 weeks of peak disruption due to COVID-19.

Only One in Four US Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services

In 2018, half of US hospitals had the capacity to conduct telehealth-based outpatient visits, while only one in four had tele-intensive care unit capabilities.

Pandemic Perspectives: Q&A With K. Luan Phan, MD

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Psychiatry Advisor is making an effort to speak with providers from all professional backgrounds to gain insight into the field’s response to the current crisis.

Salt Taste Sensitivity After Hospitalization for HF May Predict Outcomes

Increased salt taste sensitivity in the 12 weeks following hospitalization for heart failure was associated with fewer days of rehospitalization.

Nearly a Fifth of Patients with Congenital Heart Disease Have Depression

Adults with congenital heart disease are more likely to have impaired functional status, biomarker profiles indicative of systemic inflammation and heart failure, and increased risk for death or cardiovascular events if they have major depression.

Primary Care Providers Report More Workplace Burnout, Anxiety

Primary care providers report more workplace burnout and higher scores for anxiety than other health care professionals.

Merck Collaborating on Novel COVID-19 Vaccine, Oral Antiviral

The vaccine candidate is currently in preclinical development with clinical studies expected to begin later this year.

Patients With Acne Have Lower Serum Levels of Vitamin D

Findings suggest that testing serum 25-OH vitamin D levels may be useful laboratory work in patients with acne and supplementation may eventually be considered as an adjunct or alternative treatment.

Variation in Body Weight Increases Risk for Dementia in Adulthood

High body weight variability may be associated with increased risk for all-cause dementia and Alzheimer dementia in older patients.

Delays in Cancer Surgery Due to COVID-19 Could Harm Survival

Modest delays in cancer surgery due to the COVID-19 pandemic could have a significant impact on survival.

US Government Seeks Deal With Private Industry to Boost Supply of Medical Equipment

In an effort to prevent the United States from again struggling to have enough medical supplies in a pandemic, the federal government is seeking to make a five-year deal with U.S. manufacturers.

Moderate Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery Lowers Postsurgical Mortality Risk

Even moderate weight loss before bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk for mortality in the 30 days after the operation.

Burnout Comparable Between Millennial, Gen X Residents, Fellows

Millennial and Generation X medical residents and fellows experience similar rates of burnout and have similar levels of empathy.

COVID-19 Superinfections and Antimicrobial Resistance

Epidemiologic, clinical, microbiologic and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data on nosocomial superinfections during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is needed to inform stewardship.

SES Mediates Racial Differences in Kidney Transplant Listing

Among patients with kidney failure, accounting for SES and comorbidity attenuates racial disparities in listing for, but not receipt of, kidney transplant.

Diabetes Linked to Worse Cognitive Impairment After Stroke, but No Association Found for Prediabetes

Prediabetes is not associated with cognition after stroke, whereas type 2 diabetes increases the risk for lower poststroke cognitive function.

COVID-19-Related Genes Have Higher Expression in Certain Patients With Asthma

In patients with COVID-19, higher sputum cell expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 was observed in certain patients while lower expression was found in patients who used inhaled corticosteroids.

15% of Pregnant Women With COVID-19 Experience Severe Disease

Fifteen percent of pregnant women with COVID-19 have severe disease.