Positivity Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Low for Children in England
Low rates also seen among children with acute respiratory infection; case-fatality rates also low
Lean Mass Lower in Survivors of Pediatric Abdominal, Pelvic Tumors
Survivors also have increased prevalence of insulin resistance, low HDL, and high triglycerides
COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes Climbing Again
Number of new cases in nursing homes climbed to 8,628 for the week of July 19
Shift Occurring in Deadly Overdoses
Rx opioid prescriptions down; illicit drugs are dominant cause of lethal drug overdoses
Excess Mortality During Peak of 1918 Flu Similar to COVID-19 in NYC
Incidence rate ratio for all-cause mortality 0.70 during peak of 1918 H1N1 flu, early COVID-19
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...
Physicians Do Not See They Are Part of Antibiotic Rx Problem
Providers do not recognize their own inappropriate prescribing, want incentives for stewardship
FDA Warns of Hand Sanitizers Tainted With 1-Propanol
Products say they contain ethanol or isopropyl alcohol but are contaminated with 1-propanol
U.S. COVID-19 Death Tally Hits New High for Summer
Deaths concentrated in Sun Belt states that have witnessed dramatic COVID-19 case spikes in June and July
Adverse Mental, Behavioral Health Issues Common During COVID-19
Consideration of suicide increased for those ages 18 to 24, minority racial/ethnic groups, essential workers
