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Baloxavir demonstrates postexposure prophylactic efficacy for preventing influenza in household contacts of index patients

Baloxavir Protects Household Contacts From Influenza

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Percentage of patients in whom clinical influenza developed significantly lower in baloxavir group
Women taking β-blockers for hypertension have an increased risk for developing heart failure when they present to the hospital with acute coronary syndrome

Risk for Heart Failure Increased for Women Taking β-Blockers

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Difference of 4.6 percent found between women and men in rate of heart failure at presentation for ACS
Development of institutional policy and clinical support services is beneficial for pediatric hospitals interested in use of medical marijuana

Policy Guides Medical Marijuana Use at Pediatric Hospital

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Eighty percent of pediatric patients seen by MMJ consultative service had an oncologic diagnosis
In early life

Maternal Allergy, Asthma Traits Up Child Risk in Early Years

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By the time the child is 6 years old, mother's and father's history present similar risk
Skin colonization by Staphylococcus aureus is associated with the risk for developing atopic dermatitis (AD)

S. aureus Agr Virulence Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Infants

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Expression of functional Agr system in S. aureus needed for epidermal colonization in mice
Increasing adherence to evidence-based prophylaxis protocols for epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-associated rash can reduce interventions and toxicity-associated chemotherapy interruptions

Adherence to Prophylaxis for EGFRi-Linked Rash Beneficial

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Adherence to prophylaxis protocols tied to drop in interventions, toxicity-linked chemo interruptions
Factors during gestation and infancy may impact bone health in young adulthood

Fetal, Early-Life Exposures May Impact Young Adult Bone Health

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Specifically, maternal smoking and breastfeeding tied to fracture risk in young adulthood
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of July 6 to 10

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

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Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Adults taking proton pump inhibitors have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test

Risk for COVID-19 Increased for Adults Taking PPIs

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Dose-response relationship observed; risk up 3.67-fold for those using PPIs up to twice daily
For adolescents

Emphasizing Severity of COVID-19 Important for Teen Behaviors

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Greater social responsibility correlated with more disinfecting, news monitoring, less hoarding