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New details surfaced on Thursday on an unexplained neurological condition that struck a volunteer who was participating in AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trial.

Details Emerge on Unexplained Illness in AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

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Healthy 37-year-old woman 'experienced confirmed transverse myelitis' after receiving second dose of vaccine
Some Michigan residents are being told to stay indoors after dark and protect themselves from mosquito bites as the state tries to contain the spread of the rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease Eastern equine encephalitis.

Warning Issued on Potentially Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus in Michigan

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Suspected case of EEE in a resident of Barry County was announced earlier this week by state officials
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 Sept. 14 to 18

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

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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...
Jaw bone density and volume are similar between women who had botulinum toxin injections to treat temporomandibular muscle and joint disorders and those who did not

Botox for TMJ Disorder Does Not Affect Jaw Bone Density

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Low-dose botulinum toxin injections for jaw, facial pain not linked to short-term bone changes
Low-to-moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with better global cognition scores among middle-aged and older adults

Low-to-Moderate Drinking May Protect Cognition During Aging

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However, results show significant racial difference, with stronger association for Whites
The need for pacemakers is higher among patients with type 2 diabetes than the general population

Pacemaker Need Higher in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

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Older age, longer diabetes duration, higher HbA1c tied to increased risk for pacemaker transplantation
History of obstructive sleep apnea is independently associated with a higher risk for confirmed vertebral fracture

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health

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Findings strongest for development of vertebral fracture
Most doctors hold misperceptions about the risks of nicotine

Many Doctors Misinformed About Nicotine’s Risks

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Less than one-third of doctors correctly agree that nicotine directly contributed to birth defects
For adults without hypertension

Better Cardiovascular Health Linked to Lower Incident HTN

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Each 1-point increase on the Life's Simple 7 score linked to 6 percent lower risk for incident HTN
For patients with multiple sclerosis

Financial Toxicity Common in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

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Many MS patients report lifestyle-altering behaviors or care nonadherence due to financial burden