Three-fourths of children losing a parent to COVID-19 are teens; Black children disproportionately affected
Navajo Nation Curbs COVID-19 Cases
Tribe currently averaging about 11 new cases a day, compared with a peak of 250 in late November
‘Vaccine Passports’ to Be Part of Britain’s Reopening Plan
Other proposals in the plan expected to be unveiled Monday include frequent mass testing with at-home test kits
More Advanced Cancer at Presentation Possible Effect of Pandemic
May be the result of treatment postponements and deferrals that were common at the beginning of the pandemic
Mortality, Readmission Low With COVID-19 Discharge on Home Oxygen
All-cause mortality rate 1.3 percent; 30-day readmission rate 8.5 percent among 621 patients discharged on home oxygen
Diabetes Mortality Rates Higher Among Blacks Than Whites
Rate ratios significantly higher in 11 cities; Black-White rate ratio about three times higher in Washington, D.C., than national rate ratio
Mobile Robotic System Perceived as Acceptable for Health Tasks
Survey suggests robotic system perceived as useful; patients report satisfaction with triage interview using mobile robotic system
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
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 March 29 to April 2, 2021. …
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Now Travel Safely
However, social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand-washing precautions should still be taken
Moderna Gets OK to Increase Doses in COVID-19 Vaccine Vials
Company expects to begin shipping the 15-dose vials within weeks