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. 30 to Sept. 3, 2021. […]
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. 30 to Sept. 3, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
New ‘Mu’ Coronavirus Variant Being Watched Closely: Fauci
FRIDAY, Sept. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new coronavirus variant called Mu that may be able to evade existing antibodies, including those from vaccines, is under close watch by U.S. health officials.
Americans’ COVID-19 Medical Bills Are Set to Rise
FRIDAY, Sept. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 care is likely to get more expensive for Americans with the expiration of insurers’ temporary waivers on costs associated with treating the illness.
Pfizer to Ship Smaller Packages of COVID-19 Vaccine to Cut Waste, Boost Uptake
FRIDAY, Sept. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Smaller packages of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that could be available this fall might improve vaccine access and reduce the number of wasted doses, government documents show.
COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply Among Children as School Year Starts
FRIDAY, Sept. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As the school year gets underway across the United States, new data show that COVID-19 cases among children are climbing.
Organ Transplant Activity Declined During 2020
FRIDAY, Sept. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decrease in organ transplant activity, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in The Lancet Public Health to coincide with the biennial congress of the European Society for Organ Transplantation, held from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Milan.
Current Guidelines May Lead to Antibiotic Overuse for SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia
FRIDAY, Sept. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Current guidelines for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pneumonia would result in overuse of antibiotics at the time of intubation, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Myocarditis After COVID-19 Vaccination May Resolve Quickly for Youth
FRIDAY, Sept. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Myocarditis has been reported in children following receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a case series published online Aug. 10 in JAMA Cardiology.
FDA Advisory Panel Set to Meet on COVID-19 Booster Shots
THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will hold a key advisory panel meeting on COVID-19 booster shots on Sept. 17, a mere three days before the Biden administration plans to begin offering third shots for Americans.
Stop Use of Ivermectin for COVID-19: AMA, Pharmacist Groups
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 
