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COVID-19 Roundup
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COVID-19 Roundup
FDA Amends Booster Recommendations for Young Children, Rise in Myocardial Infarction Deaths During Omicron, Vaccination Lowers Risk of Major CV Events, and More
04/19/2023
Jessica Ganga
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s amendment to its emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech booster for pediatric patients, acute myocardial infection deaths rose during omicron...
04/19/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
USPSTF Recommends Against Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection Citing Lack of New Evidence
04/12/2023
Jessica Ganga
The USPSTF has released a reaffirmation of their recommendations for screening for genital herpes infection in adolescents, adults, and pregnant persons.
04/12/2023
FDA Alerts
FDA Alerts
FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Naloxone Spray for Opioid Overdoses
04/03/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA approves the overdose medication for over-the-counter use after data supports its safe use.
04/03/2023
Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccine Recommendations
ACIP Releases 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule
02/13/2023
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its updates to the annual immunization schedules for 2023 that includes new sections on COVID-19 and polio vaccine recommendations.
02/13/2023
Symptom Management
Symptom Management
The AHA Releases Statement on the Use of Alternative Treatments for Heart Failure
01/31/2023
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a statement regarding the use of complementary and alternative treatments that are used in the United States for the treatment of heart failure symptoms.
01/31/2023
Global Health
Global Health
Type 2 Diabetes Increased in Young Adult Population Globally Over 30 Years
12/29/2022
The researchers aimed to determine the global burden and rise of type 2 diabetes across the globe in adolescents and young adults.
12/29/2022
Obesity
Obesity
High Prevalence of NAFLD, NASH in Overweight, Obese Populations
12/05/2022
Researchers identified the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL), and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in individuals who are overweight or obese. ...
12/05/2022
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain
For Patients With Chronic Back Pain, Individualized Exercise a Successful Option
11/11/2022
When compared to a standard form of treatment for chronic low back pain, researchers found that an individualized approach produced better results.
11/11/2022
Depression
Depression
Trends in Depression Increase Among Young Adults, Adolescents
10/05/2022
The researchers examined the possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on depression trends using data from pre-pandemic years.
10/05/2022
treatment
treatment
COVID-19 Roundup: Quarantine Requirements for Schools, Post-discharge Outcomes, and New Treatment and Vaccination Options Available
09/16/2022
Coverage includes updates for safe in-person learning, health outcomes after COVID-19 or MIS-C in pediatric populations, new recommendations on treatment, and newly available COVID-19 vaccines.
09/16/2022