HPV Vaccination Tied to Decrease in Invasive Cervical Cancer Risk
Incidence rate ratio 0.12 among women vaccinated before age 17; 0.47 for those vaccinated at ages 17 to 30
Rates of Alcohol-Induced Deaths Increased From 2006 to 2018
Rate of increase for men and women greater in rural versus urban areas from 2000 to 2018
Number, Proportion of Pediatric COVID-19 Cases Rising in the U.S.
Less than 3 percent of reported cases were pediatric in April versus 12 to 15.9 percent in last eight weeks
Irregular, Long Menstrual Cycles Linked to Premature Mortality
Risk for premature death increased for those reporting irregular cycles at ages 14 to 17, 18 to 22, 29 to 46
September 2020 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for September 2020. This roundup includes the...
Bronchitis in Early Childhood Linked to Later Lung Disease
Lung diseases occurring later in life more likely to be asthma, pneumonia rather than chronic bronchitis
No Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Expected Until Next Spring
Company will not be ready to seek U.S. approval for the vaccine until at least late January
Review: Children, Teens Have Lower Susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2
Most studies consistent with lower seroprevalence for children versus adults; similar for teens, adults
Female Doctors Generate Less Revenue Per Office Visit Than Males
However, female physicians spend more observed time in visits per year than their male counterparts
~60 Percent of Pregnant Women Got Flu Shot in 2019 to 2020
56.6 percent received Tdap in pregnancy; highest cover seen with provider offer, referral for vaccination
