Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of March 29 to April 2, 2021. […]
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of March 29 to April 2, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Now Travel Safely
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Fully vaccinated Americans can travel domestically and internationally at “low risk to themselves,” but they must continue to follow social-distancing rules, wear a mask in public, avoid crowds, and wash their hands frequently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Faster-Spreading COVID-19 Variant Expanding in United States
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The faster-spreading COVID-19 variant first detected in the United Kingdom is on its way to becoming the dominant form of the virus in the United States.
More Cases of Blood Clots Linked to AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — British regulators say they have identified 30 cases of rare blood clots in people who have received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and Australia says it is investigating a possible link between the vaccine and clotting in a man who recently received the shot.
Moderna Gets OK to Increase Doses in COVID-19 Vaccine Vials
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Moderna has been authorized to put 50 percent more COVID-19 vaccine into its vials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
Biden Administration Kicks Off Campaign to Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a push to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, the Biden administration on Thursday launched a public outreach effort that will focus on communities that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
More Advanced Cancer at Presentation Possible Effect of Pandemic
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Physicians report that patients are presenting with more advanced-stage cancers — a possible consequence of deferred care earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a survey conducted by the American Society for Radiation Oncology.
Mortality, Readmission Low With COVID-19 Discharge on Home Oxygen
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, rates of mortality and 30-day readmission are low with discharge on home oxygen, according to a study published online April 1 in JAMA Network Open.
COVID-19 Was Third Leading Cause of Death in US in 2020
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Study Looks at Barriers to Initiation of Rotavirus Vaccine 
~16 Percent of COVID Cases Develop Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Nearly Doubled Risk for Flu, COVID-19 in Childhood 
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children 
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Flu Treatment With Oseltamivir Linked to Reduced Risk for Pediatric ICU Admissions, Length of Stay 
AAP Releases Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for All Children 6 Months and Older 
