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Child Proton Pump Inhibitor Use May Increase Asthma Risk

Risk increased across all age groups with highest risk for infants and toddlers; risk seen across individual PPIs

Black Children More Likely to Have Fish, Shellfish Allergies

Shellfish allergy independently associated with having asthma, even after adjusting for race

Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

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...

Global Prevalence of Any Tobacco Use Substantial for Teens

In most countries, the prevalence of cigarette smoking decreased over time, but use of other tobacco products did not

HealthDay Reports: Why Are Blacks

Racial Disparities Seen in Excess Mortality Early in Pandemic

Adjusted excess all-cause mortality was 6.8 per 10,000 for Blacks and 1.5 per 10,000 for Whites, with considerable variation across states

Predictors ID’d for Progression of Mono to Chronic Fatigue

More physical symptoms, immune irregularities seen at baseline in college students who develop postmononucleosis chronic fatigue syndrome

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Blood Lead Level Testing Among Children Decreased During COVID-19

Estimated 9,603 children with elevated BLL were missed due to decreased testing in January to May 2020

Pregnant Black Women More Likely To Suffer Major Heart Events

Moms2B Program Seeks to Improve Pregnancy, Infant Outcomes

Community-based program targets urban neighborhoods with high rates of infant mortality

Perception of Not Returning to Full Health Common After COVID-19

About Four in 10 U.S. Adults Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic

Some cited fear of COVID-19 and financial reasons

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Psychological Distress High Among Students During COVID-19

10.5 percent of students self-reported psychological distress; increased odds seem for those in high school, those who exercise less