FDA Warns of Amoxicillin Shortage
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists said it started hearing about shortages about three weeks ago
Skin-to-Skin Contact Right After Cesarean Has Benefits for Mom, Baby
Benefits include greater uterine contractions, higher maternal plasma hemoglobin levels, less maternal pain and newborn crying
New Bill Would Ensure Free Exams for Sexual Assault Victims
KFF report says two-thirds of women with private insurance are billed for at least one standard service in the exam
Pooled Risk for Thrombocytopenia Increased After ChAdOx1-S Vaccine
Pooled 30 percent increased risk for thrombocytopenia seen after first dose of ChAdOx1-S versus BNT162b2
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Yields Greater Decrease in HbA1c
Reductions in HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, body weight at six months greater with low-carbohydrate diet versus usual diet in individuals with elevated untreated HbA1c
Overall Symptoms After BNT162b2, Other Vaccines Comparable in <5s
Injection-site, musculoskeletal, dermatologic, otolaryngologic symptoms more frequent; general symptoms and fever less frequent with BNT162b2 in children younger than 5 years of age
Many Parents Have Unused Prescription Meds at Home
Authors say proper disposal of unused medications is important to protect children and the environment
COVID-19 Vaccine Inhaled Through the Mouth Launched in China
Advantages to inhaled vaccine include the concept of priming the area of the body where the virus often enters
Highest COVID-19 Death Rate for 2020 Seen in the Most Urban Areas
Highest death rate for males seen in most urban areas, while for females, death rate was highest in most urban and most rural areas
IDSA: Vaccination Program Yielded Large Declines in Varicella Incidence
Greatest declines in incidence, hospitalization, death seen for those aged younger than 20 years, at 99, 97, and >99 percent
