MIS-C Incidence 316 Persons Per 1 Million SARS-CoV-2 Infections
Incidence was higher in Black, Hispanic or Latino, and Asian or Pacific Islander persons versus Whites
Heart Attack, Stroke Care Rebound During Pandemic
Biggest, latest COVID-19 surge did not show declines in stroke, heart attack presentation as seen early in the pandemic
Links Explored for ADHD Meds, Externalizing Symptoms, Child Suicidality
ADHD medications may moderate the association between externalizing symptoms and risk for suicidality in children
ED Visits for Leiomyomas Increased From 2006 to 2017
However, admission rate decreased during same period; admission was least likely for uninsured patients
AHA Says Up Physical Activity for Mildly Elevated BP, Cholesterol
Assess and prescribe physical activity for all patients, including those with elevated BP, cholesterol who are at mild-moderate risk
Prenatal Exposure to Ultrafine Particles Tied to Child Asthma
Sex differences seen in sensitive windows, with highest risk for asthma seen for females exposed to higher levels of UFPs in late pregnancy
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
CDC Issues Alert About Respiratory Syncytial Virus Spread in Southern U.S.
Agency is encouraging broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for COVID-19
CDC Calls Emergency Meeting on Heart Inflammation Link to COVID-19 Vaccines
Agency has identified 226 reports so far that may meet its 'working case definition' of myocarditis and pericarditis
Houston Methodist Suspends Nearly 200 Workers Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccines
Nearly 25,000 workers met Monday's deadline to be fully immunized, but 178 failed to do so and were suspended
