COVID-19 Vaccines Well Tolerated Among Reproductive-Aged Women
Findings seen in large study of women who were pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy
Antibiotic Dispensing Decreased After COVID-19 Restrictions
36 percent reduction seen in antibiotic dispensing after COVID-19 restrictions; large reduction found in antibiotics for RTIs
COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Americans, Starting Sept. 20
Plan calls for Americans to get a booster shot eight months after their second dose
Dexamethasone Studied for Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Results of dose-finding study suggest dexamethasone is safe for use at a dosage of 1.8 mg daily for five days per menstrual cycle
Cannabis Use Lower in Cancer Survivors Than General Population
Factors associated with use or nonuse found to be similar between the groups
Management Strategies Compared for Pregnancy of Unknown Location
Active management may be more effective than expectant management in resolving early nonviable pregnancy of unknown location
Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Adverse Events After SARS-CoV-2
Individuals with flu vaccination have lower risks for sepsis, stroke, and DVT, emergency department and ICU admissions
Rule Change Led to Short-Term Drop in Nonmedical Exemptions
32 percent decrease in NMEs in Michigan seen immediately after rule change, but rebound seen in subsequent years
U.S. to Recommend Booster Shots for Most Americans
Officials could announce the decision as early as this week, with third shots becoming available to those most vulnerable as early as mid-September
Minorities, Women Underrepresented in Pancreatic Cancer Trials
84.7 percent of patients in clinical trials were White and 54.8 percent were men; underrepresentation seen in trials of nearly all phases
