Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Smoking, High Early-Life BMI Projected to Add to MS Burden
Authors estimate the contribution of smoking, high child BMI as risk factors for MS in 2015, 2025, 2035
Parents Have Contradictory Views on Childhood Vaccines
More than one-third of parents believe not all recommended vaccines are necessary
Maine Summer Camps Identified, Isolated COVID-19 Cases
Actions prevented COVID-19 transmission to more than 1,000 other campers and staff
Minority of Teens Receive Health Care Transition Planning
Adolescents with anxiety, depression more likely to receive recommended transition care planning
Escitalopram Reduces Symptoms of Anxiety in Teens With GAD
Increasing CYP2C19 metabolism linked to reductions in escitalopram Cmax, AUC
Changes to CDC COVID-19 Testing Guidelines Trigger Concern
Guidelines changed this week and prompted concern among infectious disease professionals
Electronic Alert May Cut Excessive SABA Prescribing in Asthma
Repeat SABA prescribing for patients with asthma decreased in the 12 months following the alert
Maternal Caffeine Intake May Be Tied to Negative Pregnancy Outcomes
Caffeine-related increased risk reported with moderate-to-high levels of consistency for five outcomes
Type 2 Diabetes May Negatively Impact Bone Density in Youth
Findings seen in adolescents and young adults with T2DM regardless of body weight
