Anti-VEGF Therapy May Aid Visual Acuity in Some nAMD Patients
Useful visual acuity preserved for about 20 percent of patients over their average remaining lifetime
COVID-19-Linked Deaths Mainly in Seniors in May to August 2020
Percentage of decedents who were Hispanic increased from 16.3 to 26.4 percent in May to August
No Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Expected Before Election
Company has reversed its previous claims that it would apply for the approval in October
Electronic Cigarettes Improve Long-Term Smoking Cessation
Quit rates higher in people randomly assigned to nicotine e-cigarettes versus nicotine replacement therapy
FDA Requiring Labeling Changes to NSAIDs Warning of Risks in Pregnancy
Labeling must indicate risks to unborn baby with NSAID use at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later
Use of Common Meds Tied to Lower Lung Cancer Mortality
Combined use of aspirin, statins, metformin tied to lower lung cancer risk and mortality
Young Adult Never Smokers Show Growth in E-Cigarette Use
Results show nicotine initiation with e-cigarettes among young, switch to e-cigarettes in smokers
Employment Disruption-Linked Financial Hardship Found for Female CA Survivors
Considerable burden of financial hardship reported for female adolescent, young-adult cancer survivors
Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults
Most indicate using after age 60 years for medical purposes
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
