Resumption of Athletic Activities in Pediatric Patients Following COVID-19 Infection
The American College of Cardiology has released guidance on pediatric return-to-play for sports participation following COVID-19 infection.
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USPSTF Report Finds Counseling Does Not Reduce Illicit Drug Use in Pediatric, Young Adults
The USPSTF has updated its 2014 evidence report on the potential benefits and harms of interventions to prevent illicit drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Most Clinicians, Pharmacists Favor Medical Cannabis Use
Healthcare professionals see the benefits of prescribing cannabis therapies but report significant knowledge gaps in both recreational and medical cannabis.
ACP: US Response to COVID-19 Identifies Inequalities in Health Care System
The American College of Physicians statement outlines how the “status quo” created health inequalities and prevented the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and outlines steps on how to move forward.
Hand Sanitizer List Beneficial for Avoiding Occupational Contact Dermatitis
A practical guide of no- and low-allergen hand sanitizers for healthcare workers and patients affected by occupational contact dermatitis requiring allergen avoidance has been created.
Telehealth Services Not Offered at Many US Hospitals
The American Hospital Association survey provided data to determine the availability of telemedicine services at US hospitals in 2019.
Disparities Identified in Risk of COVID-19 Among Race, Household Income
Researchers sought to identify disparities in risk to prevent, identify, and treat COVID-19-related severe illness and limit diverging outcomes for vulnerable subgroups.
Step It Up: More Steps Per Day Linked to Lower Mortality Rates
Researchers sought to describe the dose-response relationships between step count and step intensity and mortality in a sample of adults.
Childrens’ Overall Diets Slowly Improving Since 1999
Researchers evaluated trends in diet quality, as well as individual foods and nutrients consumed by children.
Social Distancing Measures in China Reduced Magnitude of COVID-19 Peak
Researchers simulated the ongoing trajectory of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, and estimated that social distancing measures could reduce the rate of infection by 92% by mid-2020.
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