J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Granted Emergency Use Authorization
The single-dose Ad26 vaccine is now the third COVID-19 vaccine to be granted an EUA
Axillary Adenopathy Reported After Recent COVID-19 Vaccination
Management approach to these findings includes axillary ultrasound if clinical concern persists six weeks after final dose of vaccine
Mortality Lowest With Five Servings of Fruit, Vegetables/Day
Lowest mortality seen with two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables; no additional risk reduction seen with higher intake
COVID-19 Outcomes No Worse for People With Asthma
Patients with asthma may have a lower risk for becoming infected
Decline in U.S. Suicide Rates From 2018 to 2019 Not Uniform
Significant declines seen in five states and certain subgroups, but several states experienced significant increases
Model Estimates Harm Attributed to Menthol Cigarettes
From 1980 to 2018, menthol cigarettes were responsible for 10.1 million extra smokers, 3 million life years lost, 378,000 premature deaths
Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Common for Women With UTIs
Many women receive prescriptions for inappropriate agents or durations; rural women more likely to receive Rx with inappropriately long duration
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Many Older Adults Keep and Use Leftover Antibiotics
Authors say further education is needed on appropriate uses of antibiotics
Digital Self-Monitoring Linked to Weight Loss for Adults
Few interventions had digital self-monitoring engagement rates greater than 75 percent of days
