Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Long-Haul COVID-19 May Affect Two of Three With Mild, Moderate Disease
Authors say these estimates are similar to estimates in hospitalized patients
COVID-19 Immune Response Appears Strong in Cancer Patients
Vast majority show seropositivity four months after the second COVID-19 vaccine dose
Risk for Myocarditis in Young Who Get Moderna Shots May Be Greater Than Thought
However, health officials emphasize that COVID-19 puts someone at much greater risk for heart inflammation than getting the vaccine does
Decision on J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Could Take Weeks
Federal health officials are waiting on results from a government-backed clinical trial and from studies by Johnson & Johnson
Half of Youth E-Cigarette Users Intend to Quit
Vaping cessation behaviors tied to tobacco co-use, vaping device, harm perceptions, and reasons for vaping
Maternal Diabetes Ups Offspring Risk for High Refractive Error
Offspring of mothers with diabetic complications have more pronounced increased risks than those of mothers with diabetes without complications
AHA Statement Addresses Impact of Childhood OSA on Heart Health
Main risk factor for OSA in childhood is obesity; families and health care professionals should be counseled regarding this link
Higher Maternal Prenatal BMI May Harm Child Cognition
5-unit increase in maternal late-pregnancy BMI linked to lower WASI performance IQ, NeuroTrax scores at age 6.5 years
Sedentary Time Ups Stroke Risk for Younger Adults With Low Activity
Stroke risk increased with sedentary time of at least eight hours a day for those younger than 60 years with low physical activity
