Opt-Out Increases Hepatitis C Screening Uptake
Eligible patients more likely to complete screening if order is included with reminder
Hospitalization Rates Overestimate COVID-19 Burden in Children
Almost 40 percent of the SARS-CoV-2-positive pediatric patients with hospitalization were asymptomatic
Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease or who had established cardiovascular disease had higher risk for a-fib with fish oil supplements
Venous Thromboembolic Event Rates Up With ChAdOx1-S Vaccine
However, absolute risks are small, with 11 excess venous thromboembolic events per 100,000 vaccinations
Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Botulism
Signs and symptoms of some neurologic conditions overlap with botulism; thorough, serial neurologic exams should be conducted
CRC Risk Up in First-Degree Relatives of Patients With Polyps
Link between family history of polyps and CRC risk strengthened with increasing number of relatives and lower age at polyp diagnosis
Less Than 1 Percent of COVID-19 Patients Experience Recurrence
90 percent of repeat positive tests ≥60 days from initial diagnosis are not consistent with true recurrence
College Athletes’ Concussion Knowledge Varies by Race
Awareness low despite NCAA concussion education requirements for athletes
Fully Vaccinated Travelers Can Soon Visit EU Countries
New measures for tourists and other travelers could take effect as early as next week
Cerebral Palsy Interventions Should Be Started Early
Parents should be involved in programs with task- and context-specific interventions to improve motor and cognitive outcomes
