More Than 1 Million U.S. Children Diagnosed With COVID-19 in Single Week
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 10.6 million children have tested positive for COVID-19
Risk for Early-Onset Sepsis Low for Infants With Low-Risk Delivery
Risk for early-onset sepsis low among infants of all gestational ages born with low-risk delivery characteristics
Vaccination, Previous Infection Protect Against COVID-19
During period of delta predominance, protection was lower among vaccinated persons without previous COVID-19 diagnosis
Pandemic Having Major Impact on Pediatric Oncology Providers
51 percent of institutions cite decreased clinical staff availability; HCPs experiencing psychological distress, financial concerns
Risks Discussed for Alternative Peripartum, Neonatal Practices
Vaginal seeding has no known benefits and may expose neonates to vaginal pathogens; umbilical nonseverance has no clear benefit
Black Patients More Likely to Have Negative Descriptors in Notes
Compared with White patients, Black patients have 2.54 times the odds of having at least one negative descriptor in EHR
England to Lift Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Visitors
Mask mandates to be lifted this week, as England relies on vaccinations and testing to keep the virus in check
Opioid Overdose Antidote Urged for Schools After Student’s Fentanyl Death
In response to the incident, Hartford officials pledged to ensure that all city schools are stocked with naloxone
Myopia Progressed Faster in Children Under COVID-19 Lockdowns
Exploratory analysis shows link between optical defocus treatment and slower progression of myopia in school-aged children
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy at Younger Age Ups Desensitization in Children
More children who received immunotherapy met the primary outcome of desensitization and remission criteria
