Guidance Updated for Assessing Allergy Risk of COVID-19 Vaccines
Janssen adenovirus type 26 vectored vaccine may be considered for individuals who self-report PEG allergy
Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec Promising for Type 2 Diabetes
Icodec results in greater increase in time-in-range versus once-daily insulin glargine U100 in two phase 2 randomized, open-label trials
Dietary Patterns ID’d That Raise CVD, Mortality Risk
Linear association with total CVD, all-cause mortality seen for pattern including high intakes of chocolate, confectionary, butter, low-fiber bread
Recovered but RT-PCR-Positive Individuals Unlikely to Transmit SARS-CoV-2
Those who have clinically recovered but continue to test positive on RT-PCR after the requisite isolation seem not to be infectious to others
Decrease Seen in Abusive Head Trauma for Young Children During Pandemic
Mean monthly admissions for AHT in children younger than 5 were lower in 2020 than in 2019, 2018, and 2017
Supply May Soon Outstrip Demand in U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
When supply exceeds demand, finding willing arms to receive vaccines gets a lot harder
FDA: Multiple Violations Found at Baltimore Plant Making COVID-19 Vaccines
Violations included not properly disinfecting equipment, not following procedures meant to prevent contamination, improperly trained employees
Globally, No Increase Seen in Suicides in Early COVID-19 Pandemic
Findings seen in 21 countries through July 2020, including the United States
Migraine Linked to Hypertension Among Menopausal Women
Slightly stronger association seen for ever users of menopausal hormone therapy than never users
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for A-Fib Screening in Asymptomatic Seniors
Current evidence is lacking and balance of benefits and harms of screening cannot be determined
