Recommendations Developed for Management of Lyme Disease
Prophylactic antibiotic therapy should be given within 72 hours of identified high-risk tick bite
1990 to 2019 Saw Increase in Global Burden of CVD
Steady increases seen in total number of disability-adjusted life years due to ischemic heart disease, stroke
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
BNT162b2 Vaccine 95 Percent Effective for Preventing COVID-19
Published data on Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine show similar efficacy across subgroups based on age, race, BMI, presence of coexisting conditions
70 Percent Efficacy Found for Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine
Acceptable safety profile identified, with three serious adverse events classified as possibly related to the vaccine
U.S. Marshals to Protect COVID-19 Vaccines
Deputies will be posted at stockpiles, manufacturers, transport areas, and receiving facilities
Essential Workers Have Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
Highest risk for testing positive or death due to COVID-19 was seen for non-White essential workers
FDA Advisory Committee OKs Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Committee recommends emergency use authorization of the vaccine; vaccine to be distributed within 24 hours of EUA
Glucosamine Supplement Tied to Lower Mortality
Regular use tied to a 65 percent reduced risk for cardiovascular death
