Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Text-based COVID monitoring system could reduce deaths, relieve ED in winter surge
The new program could play a role in decreasing disparities in COVID outcomes, says an investigator.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Youngest vaccinees off to a slower start
First 2 weeks produced considerably fewer vaccinations in the under-12 crowd, compared with the 12- to 15-year-olds.
Practice Alert Podcast
ACIP simplifies adult vaccinations for HepB and pneumonia
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently updated its recommendations on adult vaccinations for hepatitis B and...
Latest News
To boost HIV screening, ED nurses need institutional support
This lack of continuing HIV education “often translated into attitudes that did not support the policy” of routine HIV screening in EDs.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases up again after dropping for 8 weeks
Less than a week after vaccine approval, initiation in those aged 5-11 years already outpaced the older children.
Case Reports
72-year-old man • fever • new-onset urinary frequency • altered mental state • Dx?
► Fever
► New-onset urinary frequency
► Altered mental state
Latest News
Expected spike in acute flaccid myelitis did not occur in 2020
COVID-19 interventions may have reduced transmission of the associated enteroviruses.
From the Journals
Does zinc really help treat colds?
A new study published in BMJ Open adds to the evidence that zinc is effective against...
Feature
ACIP recommends HBV vaccination for all adults under 60
“The past decade has illustrated that risk-based screening has got us as far as it can take us.”
Feature
COVID-19 has brought more complex, longer office visits
Patients’ increased mental health needs and worsened chronic conditions have practices playing catch-up and expanding teams to ease demand.
50th Anniversary
‘Residents’ Viewpoint’ revisited
Read about the experiences of a resident practicing family medicine today and a resident practicing family medicine nearly 4½ decades ago.