COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 4 Million Globally
Rapid spread of the Delta variant has prompted the U.S. government to send a COVID-19 surge team to provide support in Southwest Missouri
Blood Shortages Causing Surgery Delays Across the United States
Some U.S. blood centers have only a one-day supply
Use of Bronchodilators Down for Bronchiolitis Treatment in Infants
High hospital-level bronchodilator use not associated with better outcomes; adjustment follows AAP recommendations to limit routine use for bronchiolitis
MIS-C Diagnosed More Often in Black, Hispanic Children
No differences seen in phylogenetic analysis of viral genome sequences when comparing MIS-C, primary COVID-19 patients
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
Annual Hospital Costs of $109 Million for Pediatric Firearm Injuries
Substantial cost differences seen based on hospital region, patient race, and income quartile
Medication Type for T2DM May Affect Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Premorbid GLP1-RA use, SGLT2i use associated with lower 60-day mortality compared to premorbid DPP4i use
Drop Seen in Physician Work Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
Full-time status significantly declined among female physicians with preschool-aged children
33 Million Persons of All Ages Uninsured in 2019
3.7 million (5.1 percent) children and 28.8 million (14.5 percent) working age adults were uninsured in 2019
