COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Mild COVID-19 infection linked to later type 2 diabetes
Results point to the need to monitor blood glucose following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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U.S. health officials tracking COVID-19 increase in U.K.
“Over the last year or so, what happens in the U.K. usually happens here a few weeks later.”
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COVID surge in Western Europe puts U.S. health experts on alert
“It’s like a weather alert. Right now, the skies are sunny and bright, and we hope they stay that way.”
Guidelines
New ACC guidance on cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19
A new consensus document makes recommendations on how to evaluate and manage COVID-associated myocarditis and long COVID; it also gives advice on...
From the Journals
Air trapping common in patients with long COVID
The reported findings “indicate a long-term impact on bronchiolar obstruction,” states Brett M. Elicker, MD.
Clinical Review
COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy: What’s the latest?
Although COVID-19 infection has clearly documented risks for maternal and fetal health, the number of vaccinated pregnant...
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Biden administration’s new test-to-treat program pits pharmacists against physicians
The widespread distribution of pharmacies and their extended hours are other big pluses, especially for people who can’t easily leave work or...
From the Journals
Side effects of COVID mRNA vaccines are mild and short, large study confirms
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COVID-19 vaccine does not affect in vitro fertilization outcomes
New study adds proof that COVID-19 vaccines are safe with IVF and essential as pregnant women are at high risk of severe illness if they are...
Conference Coverage
Self-care tips for clinicians as COVID-19 lingers
“We want to promote psychological flexibility: the ability to stay in contact with the present moment,” Dr. Jon A. Levenson said.
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Elective surgery should be delayed 7 weeks after COVID-19 infection for unvaccinated patients, statement recommends
“The real power of the of the joint statement is to get people to ensure that they make an assessment of every patient that comes in front of them...