J&J Vaccine Guards Against Delta Variant, Company Says
Although there was a slight drop in potency against the Delta variant, vaccine was more effective against the Delta variant than the Beta variant
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
Multiple Physical Morbidities Tied to Later Mental Health Disorders
People with two or more physical health conditions are at higher risk for developing depression, anxiety
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
Women’s Cancer Screenings Plummeted During Pandemic
Decline especially noticeable among women of racial and ethnic minority groups with low incomes
Diet Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids Cuts Migraines in Adults
Diets with increased EPA, DHA with or without decrease in linoleic acid reduced headaches but did not significantly improve QOL
Physician Knowledge Linked to Less Opioid Prescribing in 2015 to 2017
During 2015 to 2017, opioids prescribed less often for back pain at visits with physicians in highest versus lowest knowledge quartile
