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 June 21 to 25, 2021. This […]
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 June 21 to 25, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
99 Percent of New U.S. COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths Occurring Among Unvaccinated
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Unvaccinated people now account for nearly all COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, federal government figures show.
Is the ‘Delta Plus’ COVID-19 Variant a New Concern?
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — India, already hit hard by the Delta variant of COVID-19, has labeled a closely related new variant — dubbed “Delta Plus” — as a “variant of concern.” But some epidemiologists in India and abroad say there is not enough data yet to warrant broader cautions about the variant, CBS News reported.
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Missed by More Than 10 Percent of Americans
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than one in 10 Americans have missed their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a troubling trend as the more infectious Delta variant that first crippled India gains a foothold in this country.
Hawaii to Ease COVID-19 Rules for Fully Vaccinated Tourists
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Hawaii will drop COVID-19 testing and quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. mainland in two weeks, Gov. David Ige announced Thursday.
Most COVID-19 Patients Recover Smell at One Year
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Persistent COVID-19-related anosmia has an excellent prognosis with nearly complete recovery at one year, according to a research letter published online June 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Immunomodulation With IVIG, Glucocorticoids Examined in MIS-C
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The effectiveness of immunomodulation with intravenous immune globulin, glucocorticoids, or both varies in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, according to results from two observational studies published online June 16 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Hospital Factors Tied to Greater COVID-19 Mortality in Blacks
THURSDAY, June 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Higher mortality among Black patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is associated with the hospitals at which Black patients receive care, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Adverse Mental Health Symptoms Up During Pandemic for Parents, Caregivers
Trends Reported in Vaccination Coverage for Adolescents for 2025 
AAP Issues Recommendations for Pediatric RSV Vaccination in 2026-2027 Season 
2005 to 2023 Saw More U.S. Women Never Screened for Cervical Cancer 
4CMenB Vaccine Confers Modest Protection Against Gonorrhea in Teens 
Social Media Warnings Could Discourage Use Among Teens, Young Adults 
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Flu Treatment With Oseltamivir Linked to Reduced Risk for Pediatric ICU Admissions, Length of Stay 
Reinitiating Obesity Meds After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Greater One-Year Weight Loss in Youths 
