Gene Therapy Promising for SCID Due to ADA Deficiency
High overall, event-free survival seen at 24 and 36 months for severe combined immunodeficiency due to ADA deficiency
FDA Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer Vaccine for Those Aged 12 to 15
Vaccination side effects comparable to those seen in trial participants ages 16 to 25 years
USPSTF Advises Applying Fluoride Dental Varnish for Young Children
Fluoride supplementation recommended for children 6 months and older if water supply does not contain enough fluoride
CDC Revises Website Info on How COVID-19 Spreads
Virus most commonly caught by standing near someone who is infected and when virus particles land on the face or are inhaled
Comprehensive Med Reviews Do Not Cut Unplanned Hospitalizations
Among older adults with and without postdischarge follow-up, incidence of unplanned hospital visits within 12 months did not differ with CMRs versus usual care
Risk for Overdose Up With Opioid Prescriptions After Dental Procedure
Study finds increased risk for overdose among patients who fill an opioid prescription and their family members
In-Hospital Mortality Low for Pregnant Women With COVID-19
In-hospital mortality also lower for pregnant versus nonpregnant women admitted to ICU, receiving mechanical ventilation
Rehab + Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Restore Arm Function After Stroke
Arm function improved for patients who had moderate-to-severe arm weakness at least nine months after ischemic stroke
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Described for Children Born Preterm
Children born at 24 to 26, 27 to 31, and 32 to 34 weeks have considerable rates of moderate/severe disabilities at age 5
