COVID-19 Updates
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA to decide by June on future of COVID vaccines
“We’d love to see an annual vaccination similar to influenza but realize that the evolution of the virus will dictate how we respond in terms of...
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Preterm C-sections, induced deliveries dropped during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors say their findings raise the question of whether some birth interventions by physicians may not be necessary.
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White House announces long-COVID action plan
The initiative will gather experts from various federal agencies to expand existing long-COVID clinics and broaden research on symptoms of the...
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New COVID combo-variant XE found in U.K.
A World Health Organization update notes XE’s high transmissibility and says it may have a growth advantage of 10%...
From the Journals
Ivermectin doesn’t help treat COVID-19, large study finds
“Now that people can dive into the details and the data, hopefully that will steer the majority of doctors away from ivermectin toward other...
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Skin reactions to first COVID-19 vaccine don’t justify forgoing second dose
“There are no serious adverse consequences from these cutaneous reactions,” said Dr. Esther Freeman.
Livin' on the MDedge
Fingers take the fight to COVID-19
Plus: The interesting man in his flying machine, giving food as medicine some bite, and one benefit of being rude or stubborn.
News from the FDA/CDC
As FDA OKs another COVID booster, some experts question need
“Is the goal to prevent any symptomatic infection with COVID-19, is the goal to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or is the goal to prevent severe...
From the Journals
Even moderate exercise offers strong shield from COVID-19
“Should we come across further waves of this pandemic, our advice from a medical point of view should be to promote and facilitate exercise.”
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Natural, vaccine-induced, and hybrid immunity to COVID-19
From the Journals
‘Profound implications’: COVID ups diabetes risk 40% a year later
‘All these roads are pointing in one direction, that COVID-19 increases the risk of diabetes up to a year later. If patients have a prior history...