Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
HIV Incidence Remains Low With PrEP in Real-World Setting
Study of mainly gay or bisexual men shows low incidence of HIV, even when PrEP was mostly purchased rather than provided free
Response to COVID-19 Vaccine Variable in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Considerable variation seen in magnitude of antibody response, from 5 to 7,882 AU/mL, following two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
MIS-C Diagnosed More Often in Black, Hispanic Children
No differences seen in phylogenetic analysis of viral genome sequences when comparing MIS-C, primary COVID-19 patients
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Exercising With a Mask Safe, Does Not Impact Exercise Capacity
However, masks may impact how well individuals perceive tolerance to vigorous-to-peak intensity exercise
COVID-19 Falls From America’s No. 1 Killer to No. 7 by June
COVID-19 deaths have fallen sharply as vaccination rates have surged in recent months
Masks Still Not Needed for Vaccinated Americans, CDC Director Says
However, there are instances where local authorities might set mask mandates to protect unvaccinated against the Delta variant
mRNA Vaccines Effectively Prevent SARS-CoV-2 in Adults in Real-World Setting
For those with SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccinated participants had lower mean viral load, risk of febrile symptoms, illness duration
Strategies ID’d Than Can Interrupt Spread of Infectious Disease
Key elements of effective system include border controls, restricted entry, quarantine for inbound travelers
