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Large study finds no link between gluten, IBD risk
The findings spanned subgroups stratified by age, body mass index, smoking status, and whether individuals primarily consumed refined or whole...
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WHO clarifies comments on asymptomatic transmission of SARS-CoV-2
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said she wasn’t stating a WHO policy when she characterized asymptomatic transmission as rare.
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Age leads COVID-19 hospitalization risk factors in RMDs
Glucocorticoid use, cardiovascular comorbidity, and male gender were also found to increase the risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 in...
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COVID-19 drives nursing homes to overhaul infection control efforts
“If this pandemic doesn’t create significant change in the nursing home industry, nothing ever will,” Dr. Michael Wasserman said.
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Daily Recap: Avoid alcohol to reduce cancer risk, COVID’s lasting health system impact
The American Cancer Society takes a stronger stand on drinking alcohol.
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Irritability strongly linked to suicidal behavior in major depression
The association between irritability and suicidality was two to 11 times stronger than the link to overall depression, the investigators reported...
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Elevated inflammation common in children’s severe COVID-19 disease
Obesity was a common comorbidity in children with SARS-CoV-2 infections and increased the need for respiratory support.
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Rapid changes to health system spurred by COVID might be here to stay
Experts warn that the breakthroughs may not all make the health system work better or make it less expensive. That said, three trends seem likely...
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Pandemic conditions can complicate care of patients with PAH
Guidance emphasizes need for individual risk assessment and use of telemedicine when possible.
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American Cancer Society update: ‘It is best not to drink alcohol’
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Doctors’ top telehealth coding questions answered
This column addresses several readers’ questions on using telehealth and provides guidance on delivering mental health services remotely.