Fauci, Other Officials Plan for More, Not Less COVID-19 Testing
Fauci calls rising-case rate in some states “disturbing.” Medscape Medical News …read more
Decision Aid May Increase Lifestyle Changes for Prediabetes
A prediabetes decision aid reduced decisional conflict about treatment options and increased intention to participate in intensive lifestyle intervention, researchers found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Don’t Forget the Fomites as Face-to-Face Care Ramps Up
Not all COVID-19 transmission is respiratory; a detailed hospital investigation showed that shared equipment can also be a source of infection. Medscape Medical News …read more
New Definitions of Hypertension Reveal New Preeclampsia Risks
While hypertension has been associated with adverse maternal and fetal effects, it was unclear whether lesser elevations in blood pressure also are linked to the same. Medscape Medical News …read more
Med School Taught Me How to Talk to Conspiracy Theorists
Motivational interviewing, a counseling method used by physicians, offers a way to counter COVID-19 misinformation. Undark …read more
Drug-Resistant Meningitis Found in Several US Patients
The CDC has identified 11 meningococcal isolates with evidence of resistance to penicillin and ciprofloxacin, according to a Health Alert Network health advisory. Medscape Medical News …read more
COVID-19 Update: Virus’ Next Victims, Life After the ICU
These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Medscape Medical News …read more
Gestational Diabetes Cut With Plant-Based Diet Before Pregnancy
Plant-based diets, primarily comprised of healthy foods, including wholefoods, fruit and vegetables, eaten pre-pregnancy may lower the risk of gestational diabetes. Medscape Medical News …read more
Routine Anxiety Screening Recommended for Women
The lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders in US women is 40%, about twice that of men. Experts say anxiety can be a manifestation of underlying issues including PTSD, sexual harassment, and assault. Medscape Medical News …read more
Most of Feds’ Remdesivir to Be Distributed by End of Month
Hospitals across the United States currently have access to the remdesivir they need to treat patients. But it’s unclear when the next shipment is coming. Medscape Medical News …read more