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 July 26 to 30, 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 July 26 to 30, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
Israel Offers COVID-19 Booster Shots to Anyone Over 60
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Israelis who are over the age of 60 and fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be offered booster shots, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday.
Pandemic-Related School Closures Tied to Poor Mental Health of Students
FRIDAY, July 30 2021 (HealthDay News) — School closures in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the mental health of students, according to a U.S. study published online July 20 in JCPP Advances.
One in Four Survivors of COVID-19 Have Symptoms at Six Months
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One in four COVID-19 patients still report symptoms six months after diagnosis, according to a study published online July 12 in PLOS ONE.
More Than Half of Personnel at LTCFs Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 56.8 percent of health care personnel working at long-term care facilities had completed COVID-19 vaccination through April 4, 2021, according to research published in the July 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Some Seniors Report Worsening Mental Health in Pandemic
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — About 20 percent of older adults reported worsening in their mental health since the start of the pandemic, according to research published online July 27 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Cognitive Impairment Reported After COVID-19 Infection
THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Cognitive impairment has been reported following recovery from COVID-19, according to two studies presented at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held from July 26 to 30 in Denver.
CDC Now Says Vaccinated Should Be Tested After COVID-19 Exposure, Even Without Symptoms
THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should be tested for the virus if they come into contact with infected people, whether or not they have symptoms, say updated testing guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mississippi Health System Buckles Under ‘Astounding’ Rise in COVID-19 Cases
THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An “astounding” rise in COVID-19 cases in Mississippi is putting intense strain on the state’s health care system.
Most With Reaction to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Tolerate Second Dose
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 
