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 April 4 to 8, 2022. 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 April 4 to 8, 2022. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
Vaccination Mandate for Federal Workers Reinstated by Appeals Court
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A rule requiring U.S. federal government employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has been reinstated by a federal appeals court.
Incidence of Herpes Zoster Up for ≥50s With COVID-19 Diagnosis
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For adults aged 50 years or older, those with a COVID-19 diagnosis have an increased risk for developing herpes zoster, according to a study published online March 9 in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.
Fourth Dose of BNT162b2 Offers Protection Against Severe COVID-19
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The rates of confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and severe COVID-19 were lower after receipt of a fourth dose of BNT162b2 vaccine, according to a study published online April 5 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk for DVT, PE, Bleeding
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and bleeding, according to a study published online April 6 in The BMJ.
FDA Advisers Weigh COVID-19 Booster Shots for Fall
THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Outlining a daunting timeline for development of any updated COVID-19 vaccine for next fall, federal health officials told an expert advisory panel on Wednesday that clinical trials of potential candidates would have to begin by next month, and a final formula chosen by June, to meet that tight deadline.
Hundreds of Overseas Flights Canceled After Mask Rules Dropped
THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Just weeks after dropping masking rules, some overseas airlines have canceled hundreds of flights as they struggle with staffing shortages related to COVID-19. This comes as the leading U.S. airlines have urged the Biden administration to scrap a mask mandate for passengers.
Cardiac Complications Up After SARS-CoV-2 Infection Versus Vaccines
WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For males and females in all age groups, the risks for cardiac complications are higher after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection than after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, according to research published in the April 1 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Most COVID-19 Patients Benefit at Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
2005 to 2023 Saw More U.S. Women Never Screened for Cervical Cancer 
4CMenB Vaccine Confers Modest Protection Against Gonorrhea in Teens 
AAP Releases Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for All Children 6 Months and Older 
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Pregnancy Complications Rare for Women Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy 
Higher Parental Vitamin B12 Tied to Lower Prevalence of Birth Defects 
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children 
Paternal Exposure to Valproate Not Linked to Offspring Neurodevelopmental Disorders 
