Greater Disability Tied to Worse COVID-19 Severity in MS Patients
Risk for hospitalization, ICU admission/ventilator support, death increased in multiple sclerosis patients with ambulatory disability, older age
Flu Vaccine Rate Expected to Reach All-Time High for 2020-2021 Season
Two-thirds saying they have or will get vaccine was driven by interest from adults 60 years and older
ACAAI Updates Guidance for Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines
Guidance relates to risks for allergic reactions for mRNA (Moderna and Pfizer) and adenovirus vector (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines
Mothers’ Diet in Pregnancy Tied to Children’s Later Weight Gain
Pregnancy diet with higher inflammatory potential tied to accelerated body mass index trajectories in childhood
Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies Do Not Prevent Overall HIV-1 Acquisition
Analysis of pooled data from proof-of-concept trials shows bnAb VRC01 does reduce incidence of infection with VRC01-sensitive isolates
Parent, Child Well-Being Affected by Schooling Mode During COVID-19
Mental, emotional, physical health outcomes worse for children not receiving in-person school instruction and their parents
AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe and Effective, European Medicines Agency Says
Officials hope announcement will ease concerns about possible rare side effects involving blood clots
Fitness Trackers Can Help Obese Lose Weight
Accelerometer/pedometer-only and commercial health wearable-only intervention strategies were most effective
Life Expectancy Down for Those Without a College Degree
However, racial differences in life expectancy are narrowing
Drug Overdose Deaths Generally Higher in Urban Counties
Increases seen in urban and rural counties from 1999 to 2019; rates higher in rural versus urban counties for five states in 2019
