SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Effectiveness 66 Percent During Delta Predominance
Vaccine effectiveness for all three vaccines decreased from 91 percent in months preceding delta predominance
Rates of Obesity, Weight Gain Up for Transmasculine Individuals
Prevalence of obesity and weight gain higher after hormone therapy for transmasculine versus transfeminine individuals
J&J Says Booster Shot Ups Immune Response to COVID-19
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was not part of the government's initial booster plan, announced last week
Psoriatic Arthritis Worsens QoL in Patients With Psoriasis
Individuals with psoriasis/PsA have decreased ability to participate in social roles and activities, more depression symptoms
Risk for Bell Palsy Up 42 Days After First Dose of CoronaVac
Hong Kong study shows small increased risk after Sinovac Biotech vaccine, but no significantly increased risk after BNT162b2 vaccine
SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies ID’d in Breast Milk of Vaccinated Lactating Women
After the second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, breast milk levels of IgG(S1) increased and correlated with corresponding serum levels
USPSTF Says Start Diabetes Screen at Age 35 for Those With Overweight, Obesity
Overweight or obese adults should be screened for prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and offered or referred for preventive interventions
Maternal Obesity May Up CRC Risk in Adult Offspring
Authors say this association may be contributing to increasing incidence rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults
No Benefit Found for COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma in High-Risk Outpatients
Disease progression was not reduced with convalescent plasma for outpatients aged 50 years or older with one or more risk factors
Poverty Tied to Worse Functional Status in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patients with lower socioeconomic status also have increased probability of functional decline in longitudinal analyses
