Screen Time Tied to Cognition, Behavior in Children Born Preterm
More than two hours of daily screen time may contribute to adverse outcomes in children aged 6 to 7 years who were extremely preterm at birth
Black, Hispanic Communities Devastated by Loss Are Taking COVID-19 Safety Precautions
But authors say transparent information from public officials is needed to overcome persistent vaccine skepticism
Primary Care Plays Key Role in Vaccinating Older Individuals
Primary care physicians may also play important role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Vaccinations Start to Climb in States Hit Hard by Delta Variant
Variant, which first emerged in India, now accounts for an estimated 83 percent of coronavirus samples genetically identified in the United States
Circulation of Respiratory Viruses Low During COVID-19 Pandemic
Influenza activity decreased in March 2020, remained low through May 2021; decrease seen in other viruses, with no increase until Spring 2021
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices
Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery
Regulators Pressure AirBnB, Vrbo After Another Child Dies in Elevator Accident
7-year-old boy died recently after becoming entrapped between a moving elevator's inner accordion door and outer door at a rental home
Recommended TVUS Screening Thresholds May Miss Endometrial Cancer in Black Women
Current criteria for noninvasive transvaginal ultrasound used to determine the need for endometrial biopsy not as accurate in Black women
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness for Delta Variant Differs by Dose Number
Absolute differences in vaccine effectiveness for delta versus alpha variant were more marked after one dose
