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 14 to 18, 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 14 to 18, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
U.S. to Spend $3.2 Billion to Help Develop Antiviral Pills for COVID-19
FRIDAY, June 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — After spending billions to speed the creation of COVID-19 vaccines, the United States said Thursday that it will now devote $3.2 billion to the development of antiviral pills that could stop the new coronavirus before it does its worst damage.
European Union Opens Doors to American Travelers
FRIDAY, June 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The European Union announced Friday that it will no longer ban U.S. tourists from traveling to Europe.
16.3 Percent of Pregnant Women Have Had COVID-19 Vaccine
FRIDAY, June 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccination coverage is low among pregnant women in the United States, according to research published in the June 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Rare Events of ITP Associated With ChAdOx1 Vaccine
FRIDAY, June 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The ChAdOx1 COVID-19 vaccine is associated with a small increased risk for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, according to a study published online June 9 in Nature Medicine.
Obesity Tied to Long-Term COVID-19 Complications
FRIDAY, June 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Moderate and severe obesity is associated with a greater risk for postacute sequelae of COVID-19, according to a study published online June 1 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.
Pandemic Tied to Worsening of Teens’ Mental Health
FRIDAY, June 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to worse mental health among adolescents, although there have been decreases in substance use, according to a study published online June 3 in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Japan Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other areas will be downgraded when it expires on Sunday as new daily cases continue to decline, the Japanese government said Thursday.
CureVac’s COVID-19 Vaccine Only 47 Percent Effective
THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — CureVac’s COVID-19 vaccine was only 47 percent effective in a clinical trial, according to preliminary results released Wednesday that suggest the vaccine may not help fill the worldwide need for vaccines.
U.S. Buys 200 Million Extra Moderna Vaccine Doses, as Possible Booster Shots
THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An additional 200 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be obtained by the U.S. government in case there is a need for booster shots.
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 
