Family Practice
Biden Invokes Defense Act to Boost Supply of Infant Formula
Federal government can now use commercial aircraft or air cargo planes owned by the DoD to transport infant formula from countries abroad
Massachusetts Man Has Monkeypox, Following Clusters in Europe
Currently, patient is in the hospital and reported to be in good condition
Pollution Accounts for One in Six Deaths Worldwide
Urgent attention needed to control pollution, including air pollution and pollution from hazardous chemicals, and prevent related disease
Burden of Medical Costs for Sickle Cell Disease Quantified
Over nonelderly lifetime, SCD-attributable costs were estimated at $1.7 million for males; with out-of-pocket costs of $45,091
Prevalence of Past-Month Adolescent Vaping 8.6 Percent Overall
Also, this study of adolescent vaping in 47 countries shows prevalence of past-month frequent vaping relatively low at 1.7 percent
E-Cigarettes May Be Better Than Nicotine Patches for Pregnant Women
Safety of e-cigarettes in pregnancy is similar to that of nicotine patches while possibly more effective
Rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Saved Lives, Health Care Dollars
Model shows vaccine tied to prevention of 110,000 deaths and a resulting $30.4 billion direct health care cost savings
Preexisting Cardiovascular Conditions Tied to Severe COVID-19 in Children
Risk varies considerably across 26 examined cardiovascular conditions
CDC: U.S. Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Children Keep Rising
However, there have been no reported deaths since February, agency says
Smokers Who Shift to Vaping May Improve Other Health Measures
Findings seen for adults' health and social functioning measured at ages 30 and 39 years