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The studies described in Acta Neurologica Belgica assess eight patients who developed a new-onset neuromuscular disorder following COVID-19 vaccination. “These various presentations strengthen the association between COVID-19 vaccination and particular GBS phenotypes,” the researchers noted.

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is associated with increased risk for fractures, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and cancer, along with increased mortality. In mild PHPT with modest hypercalcemia and without known morbidities, parathyroidectomy is debated because no long-term randomized trials have been performed related to it.

Given the high burden of shoulder conditions, clinicians should pay attention to any factors that may further increase risks. This study found a low incidence of shoulder issues following vaccination in the deltoid muscle but does delineate population at higher risk for developing these issues.

The CDC has released updated guidelines for prescribing opioids. The newest guidelines focus on patient-centered decisions and reduce some limitations on prescribing that were put in place back in 2016. The updated guidance recognizes the ongoing increase in opioid-related deaths, but seeks to give physicians and patients more direction in managing individual therapy.