9.6 Percent of People of All Ages Uninsured in First Half of 2021
Among adults aged 18 to 64 years, 14.0 percent were uninsured, 21.6 percent had public coverage, 66.3 percent had private health coverage
ACAAI: Many Parents Unaware of Guidelines to Prevent Peanut Allergy
Less than half of parents and caregivers report being told by a physician to introduce child to peanut-containing foods by 11 months of age
Biden to Nominate Former FDA Head Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again
If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco
Longitudinal Analysis of PRISm Conducted in Large Adult Population
Preserved ratio impaired spirometry associated with increased risks for breathlessness and cardiovascular disease
Itepekimab Bests Placebo for Moderate-to-Severe Asthma
Incidence of events indicating loss of asthma control lower with itepekimab monotherapy in phase 2, proof-of-concept trial
USPSTF Presents New Approach to Sex, Gender in Recommendations
Task force will use inclusive approach to identify issues related to sex, gender in guideline development; will use gender-neutral language
Pharmacies Often Not Notified of Discontinued Rx
Interventions, including phoning pharmacies and enabling CancelRX in electronic medical records, may reduce risk for medication safety events
Vaccines Effective in Preventing Symptomatic COVID-19 in Health Care Workers
Findings seen even for those at risk for severe disease and racial and ethnic groups disproportionately affected by the pandemic
Asthma, Smoking, Chronic Sinusitis Tied to Early COPD Risk
Large study of Hispanic adults shows association with risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before age 50
EPA to Sharply Limit Refrigerant Production in New Climate Rule
Alternatives to HFCs and energy-efficient cooling technologies will save $270 billion and benefit public health during the next 30 years