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 May 10 to 14, 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 May 10 to 14, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
Many Hispanic Americans Want to Get COVID-19 Vaccine, but Have Not
FRIDAY, May 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Some of the lowest U.S. COVID-19 vaccination rates are among Hispanics, but not because they do not want the vaccine, according to a new survey. Rather, the low vaccination rates are the result of misinformation about cost and access, worries about employment, and immigration issues, the latest edition of the Kaiser Family Foundation COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor finds.
New Heart Failure Diagnosed in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
FRIDAY, May 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 may be at risk for developing new heart failure, according to a research letter published in the May 4 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Can Shed Masks in Most Outdoor, Indoor Settings
THURSDAY, May 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Fully vaccinated Americans can now skip face masks and social distancing in most indoor or outdoor settings, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine Can Be Given Along With Other Shots
THURSDAY, May 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccines can be given along with other childhood shots, CNN reported Wednesday.
AI System Can Predict Deterioration in COVID-19 Patients in ED
THURSDAY, May 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An artificial intelligence system can predict deterioration of COVID-19 patients in the emergency department, according to a study published online May 12 in npj Digital Medicine.
Pfizer Vaccine Given Final Approval for Use in Adolescents
THURSDAY, May 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a decision that clears the way for schools to reopen safely next fall, U.S. health officials on Wednesday gave their final stamp of approval for the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to be offered to children aged 12 to 15 years.
Neurological Manifestations Prevalent for Inpatients With COVID-19
THURSDAY, May 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Neurological manifestations are common among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and are associated with an increased risk for in-hospital mortality, according to a study published online May 11 in JAMA Network Open.
Mental Health Poor for 11 Percent of U.K. Adults During COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — About 11 percent of U.K. adults experienced deteriorating or consistently poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online May 6 in The Lancet Psychiatry.
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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 
