Biden to Address Nation Tuesday on Omicron Response, Outlook
President expected to detail how the government will respond to rising case levels, and to urge Americans to get vaccinated
‘Freedom From Disease’ in Psoriasis Is Multicomponent Concept
Definition includes five domains of management of clinical symptoms, psychosocial elements, QoL, treatment, health care team support
Moderna Says Its Booster Protects Well Against Omicron
Experts agree that booster shots are the best defense against the omicron variant
Test-to-Stay Strategy Seems Effective for Saving In-Person Learning
Studies show secondary attack rate of 1.5 percent in Lake County, Illinois; no tertiary transmission in 20 identified outbreaks in Los Angeles
Black Patients Not Represented in Breast Reconstruction Images Online
Lack of representation in social media photo postings may contribute to fewer Black patients seeking reconstructive surgery after mastectomy
Opioid Rx Up, Non-Rx Therapy Down During the Pandemic
Nonpharmacologic therapy decreased, opioid prescribing increased for patients seeking treatment for pain management in 2020 versus 2019
Pandemic Worsened Mental Health, Social Risk in Minority Children
Depression/anxiety problems increased for urban, racial- and ethnic-minority children during versus six months before the pandemic
Symptom Relief Cited for Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Reasons reported for cannabis use similar for prepregnancy and lactation periods with emphasis on symptom management during pregnancy
Many Believe Dietary Supplements Cut Risk for Cancer Recurrence
Among adults diagnosed with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer, 40 percent report using dietary supplements
Pediatricians Can Play Key Role in HIV Testing, Prophylaxis
All youth ages 15 years or older should be offered routine screening at least once; those at increased risk should be rescreened
