Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for June 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
ID, Isolation of SARS-CoV-2 Vital in Correctional Facilities
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Prompt identification and isolation of individuals infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is important for reducing transmission in correctional and detention facilities, according to research published in the June 29 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
FBI Warns of Scammers Selling Fake COVID-19 Antibody Tests
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Fake or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests are being sold by scammers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warns.
U.S. Could See 100,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Each Day, Fauci Says
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, M.D., warned Congress on Tuesday that COVID-19 infections could climb to 100,000 new cases daily unless ongoing outbreaks are contained.
Heart Rhythm Disorders Seen in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Critically ill patients with COVID-19 are more likely to develop heart rhythm disorders than other hospitalized patients, according to a study published online June 22 in Heart Rhythm.
Global Burden of Thyroid Cancer Is Increasing
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is an increasing global burden of thyroid cancer, according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Network Open.
Latinos Have High Rate of Positivity for SARS-CoV-2
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The rate of positivity for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is over 40 percent for Latinos in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. region, according to a research letter published online June 18 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Preterm Delivery May Up Maternal Risk for Ischemic Heart Disease
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Preterm delivery is associated with increased maternal risk for ischemic heart disease (IHD), with increased risk seen through more than 40 years of follow-up, according to a study published in the July 7 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments Explored in T2DM
Poor Communication Major Contributor to Patient Safety Incidents 
Dobbs Decision Has Negatively Impacted Access to OB/GYN Practitioners 
Adults Prefer Messages Written by AI in Communication With Doctors 
Incidence of Suicide Higher for Female Physicians Than Nonphysicians 
Heart Failure Tied to Worsening of Neuropsychological Symptoms 
About 40 Percent of U.S. Adults Report Knowing Someone Who Died by Suicide 
Hospital Addiction Consultation Service Aids Opioid Use Disorder 
Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increased Odds of ED Visits for Mental Health 
