Semaglutide Superior to Liraglutide for Weight Loss
Findings reported for subcutaneous treatment in overweight, obese adults also using diet, physical activity
Vaccine Effectiveness Against Symptomatic COVID-19 Wanes
But protection against COVID-19 hospitalization, death after two doses of BNT162b2 or CHAdOx1-S is more durable
Biosimilars Could Cut Spending for Biologic Therapy in the U.S.
Increased market growth of biosimilars that are similar to brand-name biologic agents has the potential to reduce spending on prescription drugs
Closed-Loop System Improves Glycemic Control in Young Children With T1DM
Percentage of time with glucose level in target range higher during closed-loop period versus sensor-augmented pump therapy period
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
U.S. Insurers Could Spend Millions for Ivermectin Rx for COVID-19
Claims data for private insurance and Medicare Advantage plans show spike in inappropriate ivermectin prescriptions for COVID-19
Fourth Vaccine Dose May Up COVID-19 Immunity in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Fourth dose of mRNA vaccine increased antispike IgG titers in some kidney transplant recipients with weak serologic response after three doses
Recommendations Updated for Recombinant Zoster Vaccine
Two doses of RZV recommended for adults 19 years and older who are immunocompromised due to disease or therapy
Prophylactic Antibiotics Not Needed Before Invasive Dental Procedures
No evidence of temporal association seen between invasive dental procedure and late prosthetic joint infection
Suicide Attempts Increased Among U.S. Adults From 2008 to 2019
But authors say use of mental health services is not increasing among those who attempt suicide
