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Socioeconomic Characteristics of Increased COVID-19 Mortality ID’d

Largest mortality increases seen for adults in correctional facilities, health care-related group quarters, those without health insurance

Hyperimmune Globulin Does Not Prevent Congenital CMV Infection

Cytomegalovirus hyperimmune globulin does not lower incidence of composite of congenital CMV infection, perinatal death in offspring

One in Four Survivors of COVID-19 Have Symptoms at Six Months

Fatigue, shortness of breath, and depression are the most common long COVID-19 symptoms

More Than Half of Personnel at LTCFs Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19

56.8 percent of HCP are fully vaccinated, with coverage higher for physicians and advanced practice providers than for nurses, aides

Report Questions Benefit of FDA Accelerated Approval Pathway

112 of the 253 authorized drugs have not been confirmed as clinically effective; 24 of these have been on market more than five years

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...

U.S. Medical Debt High, but Varies Geographically

Debt higher in the South, in lowest income ZIP codes, and in states without Medicaid expansion

Israel Offers COVID-19 Booster Shots to Anyone Over 60

Announcement comes amid increasing infections and indications that the vaccine's efficacy fades over time

McCormick Recalls Seasonings Over ​Salmonella​ Risk

No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported

Racial/Ethnic Disparities Persist in Adult Vaccination Coverage

Socioeconomic differences in flu vaccine uptake narrowed for those aged 18 to 64 years, but racial/ethnic, SES differences persisted for ≥65s