The use of telemedicine has been surging since the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with millions of Americans now using this medium for connecting with their clinicians.
Prediabetes is not associated with cognition after stroke, whereas type 2 diabetes increases the risk for lower poststroke cognitive function.
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.
Fifteen percent of pregnant women with COVID-19 have severe disease.
Higher intake of whole-fat dairy products is associated with a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) as well as hypertension and diabetes.
It is certainly too early to know if there will be any seasonal variation to SARS-CoV-2 infection, and there is no reason to specifically compare this virus with the seasonal behavior of influenza virus or to other seasonal respiratory viruses.
Healthcare systems in New York City have partnered to support vulnerable children with obesity using a telehealth weight management program.
The first guidelines for assessing the eligibility of patients with NASH for inclusion in clinical studies were released.
Risk for preterm delivery is higher in pregnant women who have experienced preeclampsia, placental abruption, stillbirth, neonatal death, or small for gestational age in a term first pregnancy.
Observations and theories about the emergence of “COVID toes” in patients are discussed with Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD.
