2019 to 2020 Saw Drop in Children Having Dental Exams, Cleaning
Annual dental examinations and cleaning decreased for children overall and for those aged 1 to 4 years and 12 to 17 years
Biden to Announce Plan to Battle Omicron, Delta Variants This Winter
The strategy will include free tests, extending rules on mask wearing, launching public awareness campaigns
WHO Approves First Long-Acting Device to Shield Women From HIV
Vaginal ring made of silicone elastomer releases antiretroviral drug dapivirine into the vagina slowly over 28 days
Seafood Consumption, Mercury Exposure Not Tied to Mortality
Seafood consumption, low-to-moderate environmental mercury exposure not linked to all-cause, cardiovascular-related mortality in U.S. adults
Women Underrepresented in U.S. Health System Leadership
Findings seen among the largest U.S. health systems, insurance groups, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Cervical Cancer Incidence Varies by Neighborhood Wealth
Poorest neighborhoods in New York City have cervical cancer rates 73 percent higher than wealthiest neighborhoods
Obstetric Morbidities More Common in Women With COVID-19
Pregnant women diagnosed during the first wave of COVID-19 had higher frequency of maternal morbidities
States Claim Sackler Family Members Are Abusing Bankruptcy Process
Settlement was reached in thousands of lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma for its role in opioid epidemic
Giving Nivolumab/Ipilimumab First Ups Overall Survival in Melanoma
Two-year overall survival 72 percent for those starting with N/I, 52 percent for those starting with dabrafenib/trametinib
CDC to Toughen COVID-19 Testing for International Travelers
Not clear whether the new, tougher rule will require an antigen or rapid PCR test
