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 Aug. 9 to 13, 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 Aug. 9 to 13, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
Wildfires May Amplify Effect of PMâ‚‚.â‚… Exposure on COVID-19 Dynamics
FRIDAY, Aug. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Wildfires seem to amplify the effect of short-term exposure to fine particulate matter on COVID-19 cases and deaths, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in Science Advances.
COVID-19 Outbreak Reported on Carnival Cruise Ship
FRIDAY, Aug. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A COVID-19 outbreak on a Carnival Cruise Line ship that sailed from Galveston, Texas, to Belize is one of the largest reported on a vessel sailing from the United States since cruises relaunched this summer.
Largest U.S. Teachers’ Union Supports Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
FRIDAY, Aug. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for teachers now has the support of the largest teachers’ union in the United States.
Third Dose of mRNA-1273 Boosts Immunity in Transplant Recipients
FRIDAY, Aug. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For transplant recipients, a third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine mRNA-1273 yields substantially higher immunogenicity than placebo, according to a letter to the editor published online Aug. 11 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
FDA OKs Third COVID-19 Shot for Vulnerable Americans
FRIDAY, Aug. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized a third “booster” shot of coronavirus vaccines for people with weakened immune systems, as the highly contagious delta variant continues to surge across the country.
Cannabidiol Relieves Burnout for Health Care Workers During Pandemic
FRIDAY, Aug. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — During the pandemic, cannabidiol (CBD) therapy reduced symptoms of burnout and emotional exhaustion among health care professionals working with COVID-19 patients, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in JAMA Network Open.
Uninsurance Rates Up for Low-Income Adults During Pandemic
FRIDAY, Aug. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — During the COVID-19 pandemic, uninsurance rates increased among low-income adults in four Southern states, with Medicaid expansion protecting against the increase among Black and Latinx individuals, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in JAMA Health Forum.
All HHS Health Care Workers Must Now Get COVID-19 Vaccines
THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees who deal with patients, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Thursday.
Moderna Vaccine May Shield More Against Breakthrough Infections Than Pfizer: Study
Trends Reported in Vaccination Coverage for Adolescents for 2025 
AAP Issues Recommendations for Pediatric RSV Vaccination in 2026-2027 Season 
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 
