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 22 to 26, 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 22 to 26, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
China Briefs Foreign Diplomats on COVID-19 Origins Research
FRIDAY, March 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A briefing for foreign diplomats Friday by Chinese officials about ongoing research into the origins of COVID-19 comes ahead of the anticipated release of a report from the World Health Organization.
Neurologic Symptoms Persistent for Many COVID-19 ‘Long-Haulers’
FRIDAY, March 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For COVID-19 long-haulers, neurologic symptoms are common, with 81 percent experiencing brain fog and 85 percent with fatigue, according to a study published online March 23 in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.
Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy Worsens COVID-19 Outcomes
FRIDAY, March 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Toxic metabolic encephalopathy occurs in 12 percent of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and is associated with an increased risk for in-hospital mortality, according to a study published online March 16 in Neurocritical Care.
AstraZeneca Reports Slightly Lower Estimate of COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness
THURSDAY, March 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Following a sharp rebuke from an independent oversight board over potentially misleading information on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca released new data late Wednesday that showed the vaccine is slightly less effective than the company claimed on Monday.
White House Announces $10 Billion More to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
THURSDAY, March 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Another $10 billion in funding to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in low-income, minority, and rural areas across the United States was announced Thursday by the Biden administration.
State AGs Urge Facebook, Twitter to Tackle Vaccine Misinformation
THURSDAY, March 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Facebook and Twitter should “take immediate steps” against vaccine misinformation as efforts are underway to vaccinate Americans against COVID-19, 12 state attorneys general said in a letter to the two companies.
Remdesivir Linked to Faster Clinical Improvement of COVID-19
THURSDAY, March 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For patients hospitalized with COVID-19, remdesivir is associated with a significant decrease in time to clinical improvement, but is not associated with a significant reduction in 28-day mortality, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Race May Affect Link Between Vitamin D Level, COVID-19 Risk
AAP Issues Recommendations for Pediatric RSV Vaccination in 2026-2027 Season 
Trends Reported in Vaccination Coverage for Adolescents for 2025 
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 
