Factors ID’d for Pediatric Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization
Involuntary hospitalization associated with being aged 12 years or older and being from Black versus White ethnic group
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Time, Costs of Participation in MIPS Are Considerable
Mean cost to practices per physician $12,811; 201.7 hours annually spent per physician on MIPS-related activities
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Can Shed Masks in Most Outdoor, Indoor Settings
New guidance does not apply to public transportation or health care settings
CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine Can Be Given Along With Other Shots
Guideline will help children who have fallen behind on their vaccination schedule during the pandemic get back on track
U.S. Gives $7.4 Billion for More School Nurses, Better Public Health
Funding is part of the U.S. pandemic response and will provide a steady stream of money rather than the cycle of 'boom and bust'
Tympanostomy-Tube Placement No Better for Recurrent Otitis Media
Rate of episodes of acute otitis media not significantly lower with tympanostomy-tube placement versus medical management
Pfizer Vaccine Given Final Approval for Use in Adolescents
News comes as COVID-19 deaths are now averaging around 600 per day, the lowest tally since early July
Tezepelumab Cuts Exacerbations in Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma
Adult or adolescent patients receiving tezepelumab also have better lung function, asthma control, health-related quality of life
High BMI in Adolescence Linked to Ischemic Stroke in Adulthood
Hazard ratios for first ischemic stroke event increased for BMI in 50th to 84th percentile, overweight, obesity
