Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
J&J Vaccine Guards Against Delta Variant, Company Says
Although there was a slight drop in potency against the Delta variant, vaccine was more effective against the Delta variant than the Beta variant
Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
House Committees to Investigate New Alzheimer Disease Drug Approval
FDA approved Aduhelm earlier this month, despite advisory committee's conclusion that there was not enough evidence to support its effectiveness
Drug May Curb ‘Sluggish’ Thinking in Some Adults With ADHD
Lisdexamfetamine found to reduce symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in small group of adults with ADHD
Physician Knowledge Linked to Less Opioid Prescribing in 2015 to 2017
During 2015 to 2017, opioids prescribed less often for back pain at visits with physicians in highest versus lowest knowledge quartile
Oral Transglutaminase 2 Inhibitor Beneficial in Celiac Disease
ZED1227 attenuates gluten-induced duodenal mucosal damage among patients undergoing daily gluten challenge
mRNA Vaccines Effectively Prevent SARS-CoV-2 in Adults in Real-World Setting
For those with SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccinated participants had lower mean viral load, risk of febrile symptoms, illness duration
Ovarian Stimulation Drugs Not Tied to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Use of clomiphene citrate or gonadotropins, alone or in combination, not associated with increased risk for breast cancer
Zuranolone Bests Placebo in Postpartum Depression
At day 15, significantly greater reduction seen in depressive symptoms as measured by change in HAMD-17 score from baseline
