Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Gained Weight During First Year of Pandemic
Significant predictors of pandemic weight gain were psychological distress, prepandemic weight, and children at home
Long-Term Outcomes Described for Survivors of Childhood ALL
Life challenges more negatively impacted in younger, female, relapsed patients; socializing more positively impacted in older patients
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
Some Menopause Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Severe depressive and sexual symptoms of menopause associated with worse cognitive performance
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Mental Health Improves With Access to Gender-Affirming Hormones
Access to GAH during adolescence, adulthood linked to lower odds of past-year suicidal ideation versus desiring but not accessing GAH
Insurance Coverage for Acupuncture Up From 2010 to 2019
However, most costs are paid out of pocket
Senate Committee Backs Califf Nomination to Head FDA
Among those who voted against Califf's nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
Mandate was a crucial component of the White House plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
