Bivalent COVID-19 mRNA Booster Effective
Bivalent booster is effective against COVID-19 hospitalization in immunocompetent adults, seniors
2001 to 2021 Saw Decline in Physician Work Hours
However, trend offset by increase in advanced practice professionals weekly work hours
Review: Probiotics May Relieve Halitosis in Short Term
No significant difference observed in terms of tongue coating scores, plaque index for those receiving probiotics
In Face of Tripledemic, CVS and Walgreens Limit Purchases of Pediatric Pain Meds
Medication limits are meant to 'ensure equitable access,' according to a CVS statement
Late-Onset Meningitis ID’d in 1 Percent of Extreme Preemies
Performance of lumbar puncture has decreased in late-onset sepsis evaluations; 16 percent of late-onset meningitis cases occurred without late-onset sepsis
HPV Vaccine Refusal Explored Among Cancer Survivors
Most of the cancer survivors who refused participation in a trial of the vaccine did so for vaccine-related concerns
Bacteria From Oral Cavity ID’d in Brain Abscess Without Clear Cause
Brain abscesses where no primary source of infection identified have higher counts of Streptococcus anginosus
New Surveillance Case Definition Developed for MIS-C
Four changes included in new case definition, including no required duration of subjective or measured fever
HPV Vaccination Rates Increased After ACIP Update for Adults Aged 27 to 45
Immediate increase seen in vaccine administration rate in women; increased slope seen over time postupdate
Prior SARS-CoV-2 Infection Not Linked to Worse Outcomes After Surgery
No association seen with death, major adverse cardiovascular events, rehospitalization following elective major noncardiac surgery
