Income-Related Inequality in Access to Primary Care Worst in U.S.
Among lower-income adults, those in U.S. fare worse on affordability of care, including skipping doctor visits, tests, treatments
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 Related to Child Abuse, Neglect Dropped During COVID-19
Total number of ED visits decreased versus corresponding 2019 period, but proportion of these visits increased
Hyposmia, Dysgeusia Common for Patients With COVID-19
Total leukocyte and neutrophil counts lower among patients with hyposmia
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
BNT162b2 Vaccine 95 Percent Effective for Preventing COVID-19
Published data on Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine show similar efficacy across subgroups based on age, race, BMI, presence of coexisting conditions
70 Percent Efficacy Found for Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine
Acceptable safety profile identified, with three serious adverse events classified as possibly related to the vaccine
Essential Workers Have Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
Highest risk for testing positive or death due to COVID-19 was seen for non-White essential workers
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
