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Social distancing impacts other infectious diseases
Social distancing had a significant impact on each of the 12 commonly diagnosed infectious diseases analyzed.
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Mortality burden of dementia may be greater than estimated
The mortality burden of dementia may be highest among non-Hispanic black people, compared with people of other races.
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Quality improvement program expands early childhood screening
A targeted program improved primary care screening for development delay, maternal depression, autism spectrum disorder, and social determinants...
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Concussion linked to risk for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and ADHD
A history of multiple concussions strengthened the association between concussion and subsequent mood and anxiety disorder, dementia, and...
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Hypertension often goes undertreated in patients with a history of stroke
Uncontrolled hypertension is common, even among those who have survived a stroke.
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Educational intervention curbs use of antibiotics for respiratory infections
Modules involving online webinars, tutorials, and feedback helped reduce antibiotic prescribing in pediatric clinics.
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Postpartum tubal ligation safe in obese women
Complications and subsequent pregnancies were similar across BMIs.
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More data needed to better understand COVID-19 skin manifestations
Histopathologic exams were done for only 23 patients and, in all cases, showed “inflammatory features without specific pathological changes.”
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Updated EULAR/ACR criteria identify more lupus patients
Approximately 17% of cases of undifferentiated connective tissue disease could be challenged using new criteria.
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Hypertension medication adjustment less likely with polypill