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Preoperative Hair Removal Methods and Surgical Site Infection Risk: A Cochrane Review

By

Bradley van Paridon

Investigators sought to determine whether preoperative hair removal, including the method, timing, or setting of removal increases the risk for surgical site infection compared with no removal.

Indian COVID-19 Restrictions Caused Delay in Infectious Keratitis Treatments

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Many patients developed irreversible blindness, according to the report.

Patient Mortality Lower for Hospitalists Working More Days

However, no differences seen in readmission based on number of physician days worked.

Black Adults Underrepresented in NIH-Supported Cardiovascular Trials

Majority of trials do not specify Black enrollment target and do not report specific plans to enroll Black adults in their studies.

Sleep Duration Associated With Mortality From All Causes, CVD, and Cancer

By

Brandon May

Researchers assessed the sex-specific association between self-reported sleep duration and mortality in an East Asian population.

Update on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Clinician Perspectives

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Compared with nonpharmacologic approaches, research consistently supports the benefits of medication for opioid use disorder, including fewer deaths, higher rates of sustained recovery, and greater cost-effectiveness.

High Viral Load in Lungs Linked to COVID-19 Mortality

No association seen for acquisition of hospital-acquired respiratory pathogen with fatal outcomes for patients with COVID-19.

Household Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 Is a Risk Factor for Vaccinated Healthcare Workers

By

Bradley van Paridon

Possible links between SARS-CoV-2 exposure characteristics and infection risk among vaccinated vs nonvaccinated healthcare workers were evaluated.

Tailored Text Messages May Help Cut Hookah Smoking

Outcomes show higher cessation and lower smoking frequency among those not quitting.

Appeals Court Backs Florida Ban on School Mask Mandates

Issue has been in flux since July.

US COVID-19 Cases Now Top 40 Million

COVID-19 has roared back during a summer that began with Americans hopeful that the worst was behind them.

Health Care Disproportionately Spent on White Americans

White Americans benefit from greater than average spending on preventive care versus non-White populations.

Hydroxychloroquine, Remdesivir, and Dexamethasone Usage in Patients With COVID-19

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Researchers examining COVID-19 data from a 13-month period found variations in US usage of dexamethasone, remdesivir, and hydroxychloroquine.

Improperly Sealed Face Masks May Worsen Moderate to Severe Dry Eye

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

Researchers found masking can decrease noninvasive tear film breakup time.

FDA Bans Sale of Nearly a Million E-Cigarettes

However, Juul products will remain on the market for now.

Policy to Cut Sugar in Packaged Foods, Drinks Could Improve Health

Achieving NSSRI sugar reduction targets could prevent 2.48 million CV events, 0.49 million CV deaths, 0.75 million cases of diabetes in the U.S.

Baricitinib Does Not Cut COVID-19 Progression in Hospitalized Adults

But placebo-controlled trial shows lower all-cause mortality at 28 days and 60 days in patients receiving baricitinib plus standard of care.

Women, Minority Groups Still Lagging in Clinical Faculty Positions

Racial and ethnic diversity grew more slowly than representation of women in U.S. academic medicine from 1990 through 2019.

Current Guidelines May Lead to Antibiotic Overuse for SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia

Bacterial superinfection at time of intubation occurred in <25 percent of patients; reduced antibiotic use seen with bronchoalveolar lavage-based management versus current guidelines.

COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply Among Children as School Year Starts

While cases declined in early summer, they have ‘increased exponentially’ recently, with more than a fivefold increase in the past month.