‘Superbug’ Fungus Spreads Among Vulnerable in Two U.S. Cities
There were 101 Candida auris cases at a nursing home and 22 cases at hospitals from January to April
Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices
Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery
Geographic Disparities Found in Cancer Diagnosis Stage, Mortality for AYAs
Living in rural counties and living farther from reporting hospital detrimental for adolescents and young adults with cancer
AAN: Head Impact Rates Higher for Soccer Training Activities
Team interaction activities, game play linked to highest rotational kinematics, but lowest impact rates
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Circulation of Respiratory Viruses Low During COVID-19 Pandemic
Influenza activity decreased in March 2020, remained low through May 2021; decrease seen in other viruses, with no increase until Spring 2021
Risk Factors ID’d for VTE, ASCVD in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease increased twofold after unprovoked VTE in rheumatoid arthritis
Vaccinations Start to Climb in States Hit Hard by Delta Variant
Variant, which first emerged in India, now accounts for an estimated 83 percent of coronavirus samples genetically identified in the United States
Links Between Genetic Risk, Glaucoma Prevalence Examined
Polygenic variants tied to similar risk for developing glaucoma as some monogenic variants and are more prevalent in the general population
Primary Care Plays Key Role in Vaccinating Older Individuals
Primary care physicians may also play important role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
