Women Underrepresented in U.S. Health System Leadership
Findings seen among the largest U.S. health systems, insurance groups, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WHO Approves First Long-Acting Device to Shield Women From HIV
Vaginal ring made of silicone elastomer releases antiretroviral drug dapivirine into the vagina slowly over 28 days
Biden to Announce Plan to Battle Omicron, Delta Variants This Winter
The strategy will include free tests, extending rules on mask wearing, launching public awareness campaigns
mRNA-1273, BNT162b2 Vaccines Comparable for Lowering COVID-19 Risk
mRNA-1273 marginally more effective than BNT162b2 among U.S. veterans, but risk for outcomes at 24 weeks low with both vaccines
Second Omicron Case Reported in Man Who Traveled to NYC Anime Convention
Man developed mild symptoms on Nov. 22, sought testing on Nov. 24, and has since recovered
Biden’s New HIV/AIDS Strategy Calls Racism a Roadblock to Victory
Strategy outlines the direction of the White House's policies, research, programs, and planning for the next three years
Concurrent Zoster, Flu Vaccines Tied to Lower Subsequent Flu Vaccine Uptake
Patients may misattribute adverse effects commonly caused by the zoster vaccine to the influenza vaccine
First U.S. Omicron Case Reported in California
Patient was a traveler, apparently from the San Francisco area, who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22
CDC to Toughen COVID-19 Testing for International Travelers
Not clear whether the new, tougher rule will require an antigen or rapid PCR test
Almost One-Third of Mumps Cases in U.S. Occur in Children, Teens
Median of 87 percent of the pediatric patients each year had previously received one or more MMR vaccine dose
