COVID-19 Updates
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Last call? Moderate alcohol’s health benefits look increasingly doubtful
These new findings mean physicians will find themselves imparting a more nuanced message about the health impacts of moderate alcohol consumption...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA authorizes Pfizer antiviral pill for COVID-19
From the Journals
BMJ slams ‘incompetent’ Facebook fact-checking of vaccine article
The article in question investigated data integrity concerns at Pfizer vaccine clinical trial sites.
Commentary
COVID-19 and coping with superimposed traumas
Empathy burnout is also a real and important facet in the equation, said Dr. Cassondra Feldman.
Latest News
COVID cases spike as questions remain about Omicron’s threat
The Omicron variant has been detected in at least 39 states and 75 countries, according to CDC director Rochelle Walensky, MD.
From the Journals
Small myocarditis risk now seen for adenovirus-based COVID-19 vaccine
The large-scale analysis suggests the risk is low with the adenovirus vaccine and pales in comparison with that following a positive SARS-CoV-2...
Feature
Advisory on youth mental health crisis gets mixed reviews
One in five U.S. children and adolescents aged 3-17 suffer from a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC panel backs mRNA COVID vaccines over J&J because of clot risk
The risk of dying from TTS after a Johnson & Johnson shot is extremely rare.
Feature
A pandemic silver lining? Dramatic drop in teen drug use
The latest findings, from the Monitoring the Future survey, represent the largest 1-year decrease in overall illicit drug use reported since the...
News
Even COVID-19 can’t stop a true optimist
Plus: Cheese and sleep may not mix, but golf and Parkinson’s do.
From the Journals
COVID-19 asymptomatic infection rate remains high
“It is important to know the asymptomatic carrier rate among the general population for the future control of [the] pandemic,” said Dr. Setu...