Alaska HCW First in U.S. to Have Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine
Worker felt flushed within 10 minutes of receiving vaccine, followed by shortness of breath and elevated heart rate
Interest High in Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
Interest in the annual insurance sign-ups has increased as the country struggles with the pandemic
Many Young Asthma Patients Noncompliant With COVID-19 Measures
Many do not believe COVID-19 is more severe for people suffering from asthma
Maintenance Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Preschoolers
Majority of children reach tolerance great enough to protect them from accidental exposure to peanuts
Maternal Asthma Rx Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Discontinuing asthma medications in pregnancy associated with increased odds of birth at <37 and <32 weeks of gestation
FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Pigs for Food, Possible Medical Use
GalSafe pigs were created to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs' cells
Depression Linked to Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians
After adjustment for depression, no increased odds of suicidal ideation in association with burnout
ED Visits for Peds Asthma Plunged Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Rate of emergency department visits decreased 80 and 82 percent in 2020 versus previous two years for week starting March 22
Lack of Sleep Tied to Physician Burnout, Medical Errors
Risk for self-reported clinically significant medical error increases with severity of sleep impairment
Fear of Surprise Medical Bills Keeps U.S. Adults From Getting Care
Half of adults say a surprise medical bill would cause financial hardship
