Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
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 April 4 to 8, 2022. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sour…
Learn MoreCereal Fiber Tied to Lower Inflammation, CVD in Older Adults
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cereal fiber intake is associated with lower levels of various inflammatory markers and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online March 31 in JAMA Network Open.Rupak S…
Learn MoreSignificant Shortages of Baby Formula Reported in the United States
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Supply chain problems are causing significant shortages of baby formula in the United States, and some retailers are now limiting how much people can buy at one time.About three-quarters of U.S. babies receive…
Learn MoreTwo-Thirds of U.S. Water Systems Contain Uranium
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Two-thirds of U.S. community water systems have detectable levels of uranium, and the highest levels are in Hispanic communities, according to a study published in the April issue of The Lancet Planetary Healt…
Learn MoreVaccination Mandate for Federal Workers Reinstated by Appeals Court
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A rule requiring U.S. federal government employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has been reinstated by a federal appeals court.The mandate was introduced in September, but enforcement was halted in Januar…
Learn MoreMedicare Will Only Cover Aduhelm for Patients in Clinical Trials
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medicare announced Thursday that it will limit its coverage of the pricey new drug Aduhelm to patients with Alzheimer disease enrolled in clinical trials of the drug.Approved amid controversy last year by the …
Learn MoreIncidence of Herpes Zoster Up for ≥50s With COVID-19 Diagnosis
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For adults aged 50 years or older, those with a COVID-19 diagnosis have an increased risk for developing herpes zoster, according to a study published online March 9 in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.Amit Bhav…
Learn MorePosttraumatic Epilepsy More Likely to Be Drug Resistant
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) are more likely to have drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), and they report lower quality of life, according to a study published online April 6 in Neurology.James J. G…
Learn MoreFourth Dose of BNT162b2 Offers Protection Against Severe COVID-19
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The rates of confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and severe COVID-19 were lower after receipt of a fourth dose of BNT162b2 vaccine, according to a study published online April 5…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk for DVT, PE, Bleeding
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and bleeding, according to a study published online April 6 in The BMJ.Ioannis Katsoularis, M.D., from Umeå Universit…
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