Recommendations Updated for Recombinant Zoster Vaccine
Two doses of RZV recommended for adults 19 years and older who are immunocompromised due to disease or therapy
No Significant Increase Seen in Fetal Mortality Rates From 2019 to 2020
Rates for three largest race and Hispanic-origin groups did not significantly change; increase in rates reported in one state, decline reported in two states
Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Risk for Hypertension, Diabetes
Risk for hypertension even higher for those receiving left-sided radiation therapy, endocrine therapy
Long-Term Outcomes Described for Survivors of Childhood ALL
Life challenges more negatively impacted in younger, female, relapsed patients; socializing more positively impacted in older patients
Some Menopause Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Severe depressive and sexual symptoms of menopause associated with worse cognitive performance
Comprehensive Approach Advised for Managing CV Risk in T2DM
In addition to managing all cardiovascular risk factors, providers must consider social determinants of health
Fosfomycin Not Noninferior to Comparators for Bacteremic UTI
Fosfomycin not noninferior to ceftriaxone or meropenem for bacteremic urinary tract infection due to multidrug-resistant E. coli in adults
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Senate Committee Backs Califf Nomination to Head FDA
Among those who voted against Califf's nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
Mandate was a crucial component of the White House plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
