Small increased risk for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura seen after first dose with estimated incidence of 1.13 cases per 100,000 doses
Obesity Tied to Long-Term COVID-19 Complications
Increases seen for hospital admission, mortality, need for diagnostic medical tests occurring 30+ days after positive COVID-19 test
Pandemic Tied to Worsening of Teens’ Mental Health
However, pandemic also tied to decrease in substance use among both boys and girls
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 June 14 to 18, 2021. This …
U.S. to Spend $3.2 Billion to Help Develop Antiviral Pills for COVID-19
Oral medications patients take when symptoms first appear are being tested, but initial results are not expected for several months
European Union Opens Doors to American Travelers
Decision is nonbinding and each EU nation can decide how to regulate visitors
16.3 Percent of Pregnant Women Have Had COVID-19 Vaccine
Receipt of vaccine highest for women aged 35 to 49 years and for Asian and White versus Hispanic and Black women