Deaths Up in 2020, Even When Accounting for COVID-19
Even accounting for COVID-19 deaths, there were more deaths in 2020 for individuals younger than 65 years old than in previous years.
Practice Management
Federal, State Agencies Begin to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines for Workers
In a sign that the United States has reached a “tipping point” in its campaign to vaccinate Americans, California and New York City announced vaccine or testing mandates for their employees.
Medical Groups Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers
All health care workers should be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices
Racial- and ethnic-minority patients are underrepresented in the outpatient practices of many medical and surgical specialties.
US to Stick With International Travel Restrictions
The rapid spread of the highly contagious delta variant around the world means that the United States will continue with COVID-19 international travel restrictions for now.
AAP Advises All School Children, Staff Should Continue to Wear Masks
All US students, teachers, and staff should wear masks when in school, regardless of their vaccination status.
Approaches to Reduce Therapeutic Inertia in Diabetes Management
A team of researchers investigated the effect of interventions to overcome therapeutic inertia regarding glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Canada to Welcome Fully Vaccinated Americans in August
Fully vaccinated US travelers will be allowed into Canada as of August 9.
Citizenship Impacts Children’s Access to Health Care
Noncitizen children face higher health harms compared with their siblings who have US citizen status.
US Issues Toughest Travel Alert for Britain as COVID-19 Cases There Climb
The US government issued its most dire warnings against travel to Britain as COVID-19 cases surged in that country while nearly all restrictions were lifted in an effort to restart the economy.
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