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Preexposure prophylaxis is well tolerated by men who have sex with men at episodic risk for HIV while on vacation

Short-Term PrEP Feasible for Men at Risk for HIV on Vacation

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High levels of medication adherence observed; many interested in transitioning to long-term PrEP
There are considerable disparities in the prevalence of COVID-19 across racial/ethnic subgroups in the United States

Disparities Seen in COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Racial/Ethnic Subgroups

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Percentage of hospitalizations among Black patients exceeded percent in the state population
Increased adherence to alternate Mediterranean and Alternative Healthy Eating Index dietary patterns is inversely associated with prodromal features of Parkinson disease

Healthy Diet Inversely Linked to Prodromal Parkinson Disease Features

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Adherence to aMED, AHEI dietary patterns inversely tied to constipation, daytime sleepiness, depression
Children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection have the highest nasopharyngeal viral load in the first two days of symptoms

SARS-CoV-2 Nasopharyngeal Load Higher in Children Than Adults

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Highest viral load seen in the first two days of symptoms in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Longer duration of bisphosphonate use is associated with an increased risk for atypical femur fracture

Longer Bisphosphonate Use May Up Atypical Femur Fracture Risk

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Rapid decline in atypical fracture risk seen when bisphosphonate discontinued in women ≥50 years
For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

Evinacumab Cuts LDL-C Level in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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LDL-C down at week 24 with evinacumab versus placebo in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Higher cumulative exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased risk for new-onset inflammatory bowel disease

Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Patients receiving one, two, three or more antibiotic dispensations have increased odds of IBD
A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 68 people in nine states may be linked to Wawona-brand bagged peaches sold at ALDI stores

Wawona Bagged Peaches Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

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Peaches were in 2-pound, clear plastic bags at ALDI stores in a number of states
The overall incidence of COVID-19 is increased among American Indian and Alaska Native persons in the United States

Incidence of COVID-19 Up for American Indians, Alaska Natives

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Cumulative incidence 594 per 100,000 population compared with 169 per 100,000 for Whites
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends behavioral counseling interventions for preventing sexually transmitted infections in adolescents and adults at increased risk. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the Aug. 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

USPSTF Urges Behavioral Counseling to Prevent STIs

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Recommendation applies to sexually active adolescents and adults at increased risk