Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
However, likelihood varies by geography, race, and other demographic factors
Serine 91 Genotype of gyrA Gonorrhea Successfully Treated With Ciprofloxacin
Efficacy of single-dose oral ciprofloxacin treatment in the per-protocol population was 100 percent
Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million
Given the increase in uninsured due to COVID-19-related unemployment, this estimate is likely low
Flu Vaccination in High-Risk Groups May Reduce CV Events
Hospitalized patients at high risk who are vaccinated have lower rates of MI, TIA, cardiac arrest, death
Moderna Charging Much More for COVID-19 Vaccine Than Others
Vaccine currently in phase 3 trials; company confident it will be available by the end of the year
Longer Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday May Up Fracture Risk
For those with previous vertebral fracture, major osteoporotic fractures increased with holidays >12 months
Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011
Highest life expectancy at birth for Hispanic women, non-Hispanic white women, Hispanic men
Short-Term Risk for Below-Knee Amputation Not Increased With SGLT2i
Risk for below-knee amputation not increased versus DPP-4 inhibitor use in patients with type 2 diabetes
Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011
Highest life expectancy at birth for Hispanic women, non-Hispanic white women, Hispanic men
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...
