FDA Warns of Amoxicillin Shortage
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists said it started hearing about shortages about three weeks ago
Florida Medical Board May Bar Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
In April, Florida's governor and surgeon general issued nonbinding guidance to prevent gender-affirming medical care for under 18s
Air Pollution Adversely Linked to Body Composition in Women
Weaker associations seen for PM2.5 and NO2 with body composition in participants who engaged in more physical activity
Cancer Death Rates Continuing to Decline for Adults, Children
Incidence remained stable among men and increased among women during 2014 to 2018
Viral Shedding Common After First-Episode Genital HSV-1 Infection
Genital HSV-1 shedding often asymptomatic; genital lesions, oral lesions, and oral viral shedding less common
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
Many Women Lack Information on Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Survey shows women may not be fully knowledgeable of reconstruction options, as well as financial, emotional impact
1999 to 2018 Saw Increase in Barriers to Timely Medical Care
Increases seen for all race and ethnic groups, with slight increase in disparities between groups
Long COVID Prevalent in U.S. Adults With Prior COVID-19 Infection
Prevalence estimated to be almost 15 percent; risk higher for older adults and women and lower with completion of primary vaccination series before infection
Joint Statement Issued for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
MBS recommended for individuals with BMI ≥35 kg/m2, irrespective of presence, absence, or severity of comorbidities
