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 1 to 5, 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 March 1 to 5, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
Two Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Variant P.1 Identified in Minnesota
FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Two cases of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 variant P.1 identified in Minnesota are described in a report published in the March 3 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Shortage of Syringes Reported for COVID-19 Shots
FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Countries worldwide are struggling to find enough syringes to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Ivermectin Does Not Speed Symptom Resolution in Mild COVID-19
FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A five-day course of ivermectin does not improve the time to resolution of symptoms compared with placebo for adults with mild COVID-19, according to a study published online March 4 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Delayed Local Reactions to mRNA-1273 Vaccination Reported
FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Twelve cases of delayed large local reactions to the mRNA-1273 vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 are described in a letter to the editor published online March 3 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Frequency of Urgent Vitreoretinal Surgery Down During Pandemic
FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The frequency of urgent or emergent vitreoretinal surgical procedures decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online March 4 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
California Targets Vulnerable Neighborhoods for COVID-19 Vaccination
THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — About 40 percent of California’s COVID-19 vaccine doses will be set aside for the most vulnerable neighborhoods in the state, officials said Wednesday.
COVID-19 Death Rates 10 Times Higher in Countries Where Most Are Overweight
THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests overweight people should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines, a new report released Thursday shows the risk for death from COVID-19 infection is about 10 times higher in countries where most of the population is overweight.
Pediatric Oncology Services Disrupted During Pandemic
THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disruptive effect on pediatric oncology services, according to a study published online March 3 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
Behavioral Health Issues Remain High as Pandemic Continues
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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 
