Mechanism ID’d for Thrombosis After ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Vaccine
Testing for antibodies to platelet factor 4 positive in 22 of 23 patients; treatment with platelet transfusion should be avoided
Sex Disparities in COVID-19 Deaths Not Seen Across Race
However, Black women have COVID-19 mortality rates nearly four times higher than White men, three times higher than Asian men
Surgical Technique May Cut Positive Margin Rates in DCIS
Cavity shave margin resections for pure ductal carcinoma in situ may lower risk for positive margins
Vaccinating Lactating Mothers May Protect Infants From COVID-19
Anti-spike protein IgG and IgA levels in breast milk significantly elevated from baseline at 80 days after maternal COVID-19 vaccination
ACP Offers Guidance on Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections
Best practices recommend limiting antibiotics to five days for COPD exacerbations, acute uncomplicated bronchitis
Migraine Linked to Hypertension Among Menopausal Women
Slightly stronger association seen for ever users of menopausal hormone therapy than never users
Globally, No Increase Seen in Suicides in Early COVID-19 Pandemic
Findings seen in 21 countries through July 2020, including the United States
FDA: Multiple Violations Found at Baltimore Plant Making COVID-19 Vaccines
Violations included not properly disinfecting equipment, not following procedures meant to prevent contamination, improperly trained employees
Supply May Soon Outstrip Demand in U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
When supply exceeds demand, finding willing arms to receive vaccines gets a lot harder
Prevalence of Chronic Pain 20.5 Percent in United States
Most common pain locations were back and hip, knee, or foot; physical therapy and massage most often used for management