Surges in Hospital Caseload Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality
Patients receiving care in hospitals during surges have up to twice the COVID-19 mortality risk versus those seen in nonsurging hospital-months
Orthopedic Surgery May Not Be More Effective Than Nonsurgical Alternatives
For six of the 10 most common elective orthopedic procedures, evidence showed no benefit over nonoperative care
Digital Self-Monitoring Effective for Weight Loss, Healthy Lifestyle
Finding significantly associated with tailored advice among adults with obesity, overweight
Reading Problems in Childhood Tied to Poorer Memory Scores in Adulthood
Reading problems also linked to poorer Addenbrooke's Cognition Examination scores at age 69 years, which were partially mediated by education
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Hepatitis B Virus Monitoring Needed After Liver Transplantation
While the risk is small, there have been 20 cases of unexpected donor-derived hepatitis B virus infection
Pfizer to Seek Approval for COVID-19 Booster Shot
However, just hours after the announcement, the FDA and CDC issued joint statement saying Americans do not need booster shots yet
No Spectators to Be Allowed at Tokyo Olympic Games
Decision came after a new state of emergency was declared in the city due to a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Los Angeles County as Delta Variant Spreads
Across California, the rate of COVID-19 tests that are positive has tripled since the state fully reopened last month
Benefit, Safety of Muscle Relaxants for Low Back Pain Uncertain
Findings based on large literature review and meta-analysis
