Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
SARS-CoV-2 infection rate 16% in asymptomatic pregnant women at delivery
Infection rates in the women’s support persons were 10%.
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Whether to test laboring women for SARS-CoV-2 may hinge on regional prevalence
In Los Angeles, researchers stopped universal testing after none of the first asymptomatic women had positive results. In Chicago, they detected...
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Half of Americans would get COVID-19 vaccine, poll shows
Black Americans were more likely than were Hispanic or white responders to say that they don’t plan to get a vaccine.
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Can you catch COVID-19 through your eyes?
The conjunctiva can be infected by other viruses, an expert says.
From the Journals
Severe disease not uncommon in children hospitalized with COVID-19
Of the 46 hospitalized patients, 13 were admitted to the pediatric ICU.
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Remdesivir shortens COVID-19 time to recovery in published study
The NIAID reported initial promising results from the study earlier this month, which prompted the FDA to issue an emergency use authorization for...
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COVID-19 vaccine won’t be a slam dunk
A key safety concern to watch for in the coming months is whether a vaccine candidate is able to sidestep the issue of antibody-dependent...
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Today’s top news highlights: Risks & benefits of universal masking, prostate cancer rising
When it comes to COVID-19 in children, infants and teens are at highest risk for hospitalization.
From the Journals
Inflammation, thrombosis biomarkers tied to COVID-19 deaths
“Of particular interest is the finding that over three quarters of critically ill patients required a ventilator and almost one third required...
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Maskomania: Masks and COVID-19
Masks alone are not enough to control COVID-19 and must be coupled with other nonpharmacologic interventions.
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Today’s top news highlights: COVID-19 in kids, addiction-related suicide
When it comes to COVID-19 in children, infants and teens are at highest risk for hospitalization.