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Complete blood cell count parameters at commonly used or optimal thresholds do not offer high accuracy in identifying invasive bacterial infections in febrile infants (≤60 days of age)

‘Modest at Best’ Discriminatory Ability for CBC Test in Infants

Findings among febrile infants (≤60 days) with invasive bacterial infections

New Sanofi-GSK COVID-19 Vaccine Highly Effective, Companies Say

In laboratory studies, two doses of the vaccine stimulated the production of more neutralizing antibodies than an approved mRNA vaccine

A measure to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic cigarettes to 21 has been approved by the U.S. Congress and is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Congress Approves Raising Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21

Measure was supported by many tobacco and electronic cigarette companies
For outpatients with chronic heart failure

Diabetes Ups Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Chronic Heart Failure

Increased cumulative rates of one-year all-cause death, CVD death, heart failure hospitalization
Antimicrobial resistance remains a major public health threat

NIH: More Must Be Done to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

New government report says multipronged approach is needed

Biden to Expand Access to Health Care for Immigrants Brought Illegally to U.S. as...

DACA participants have not had the opportunity to obtain health insurance as they do not meet the definition of having 'lawful presence' in the United States

Medical residents can take steps to maintain their energy and alertness during long shifts

Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness

Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
Physician-group accountable care organizations (ACOs) participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program generated significantly more savings for Medicare that grew from 2012 to 2015 compared with hospital-integrated ACOs

Physician-Group ACOs Generate Medicare Savings

Savings grow with longer participation and are significantly higher than hospital-integrated ACOs
COVID-19 Infection Higher Among Support Staff Than Doctors

Factors ID’d for Mortality in Nursing Home Residents With COVID-19

Increased age, male sex, impaired cognitive and physical function associated with increased odds of 30-day mortality

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...