Increased risk not fully explained by higher rates of mental disorders
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Struggling
Scientists are considering ways to speed distribution and uptake of the vaccine
Britain to Try Mix-and-Match COVID-19 Vaccinations
In the United States, the CDC has said that COVID-19 vaccines ‘are not interchangeable’
Donor Kidney Biopsies Do Not Aid Transplant Outcome Prediction
Adding donor histology did not significantly improve prediction of long-term allograft failure in recipients at French, Belgian centers
Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Improved During Lockdown
Decrease in alcohol consumption, easier diabetes control perception were factors associated with better glycemic control
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 Dec. 28 to 30, 2020. This …
USDA, HHS Update Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2020 to 2025 guidelines recommend customizing nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preference, cultural traditions
E-Cigarettes as Consumer Devices May Not Improve Smoking Cessation
In randomized clinical trials, e-cigarette use linked to more quitting for smokers provided e-cigarettes versus conventional therapy
Ongoing Exposure to Stressors Harms Health
So-called allostatic load increases with age but increases more sharply among Black, Latino populations
More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled
Hand sanitizer recall due to presence of methanol; oral rinse recall due to possible contamination with bacteria