CDC: U.S. STD Rate at Record High Again
In 2019, nearly 2.5 million Americans had an infection of chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine 90 Percent Effective Six Months After Second Dose
Company also says vaccine is 95 percent effective against severe cases of the disease
Biden Administration Has Met 100 Million Vaccinations Goal Early
An average of about 2.2 million doses each day are going into the arms of Americans
Many Older Adults Unaware of Potential Side Effects for New Rx
Physicians should spend more time discussing possible side effects of a newly prescribed medication during the office visit, authors say
New Symptoms Common Four Months After COVID-19
Half of patients declared at least one symptom that did not exist before COVID-19, most commonly fatigue, cognitive symptoms, dyspnea
Protection Against Repeat SARS-CoV-2 Infection About 80 Percent
However, protection against repeat infection 47.1 percent among those aged 65 years and older
COVID-19 Vaccination Cover Varies With Social Vulnerability
Coverage higher in low versus high social vulnerability counties for overall measure of social vulnerability index
ENDO: Common Meds Interfere With TFTs in Older Adults on Thyroid Hormone
Almost one-third of older adults on thyroid replacement therapy take at least one medication that interferes with thyroid function tests
ENDO: Rates of Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Low in the US
Patterns of drug prescribing for the treatment of osteoporosis often do not follow clinical practice guidelines
