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Shielding the vulnerable did little to reduce COVID-19 among the at-risk, study finds

… Shielding the vulnerable did little to reduce COVID-19 among the at-risk, study finds … Shielding the vulnerable did little to reduce COVID-19 among the at-risk, study finds Body Shielding, a … in this group. "Our study found no evidence of reduced COVID-19 infections one year after shielding was introduced. …
Stephanie Soucheray

COVID shots, previous infection may cut risk of spread in prisons

… COVID shots, previous infection may cut risk of spread in prisons … COVID shots, previous infection may cut risk of spread in prisons Body Recent COVID-19 vaccination and previous infections independently …
Mary Van Beusekom

Convalescent plasma cuts death by 10% in COVID patients on mechanical ventilation, trial finds

… Convalescent plasma cuts death by 10% in COVID patients on mechanical ventilation, trial finds … Convalescent plasma cuts death by 10% in COVID patients on mechanical ventilation, trial finds Teaser … hours of mechanical ventilation. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body A randomized …
Mary Van Beusekom
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X's crowdsourced tool to counter COVID untruths mainly accurate, credible, researchers say

… X's crowdsourced tool to counter COVID untruths mainly accurate, credible, researchers say … X's crowdsourced tool to counter COVID untruths mainly accurate, credible, researchers say … rather than rely on censoring. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Community Notes, a …
Mary Van Beusekom
Confused by social media post

US reports another BA.2.86 COVID-19 sequence

… US reports another BA.2.86 COVID-19 sequence … US reports another BA.2.86 COVID-19 sequence Body NIAID / Flickr cc In closely watched … it has immune-escape properties. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Tue, 08/22/2023 - 15:56 Byline Lisa Schnirring …
Lisa Schnirring

Study: China saw almost 2 million excess deaths just after zero-COVID policy ended

… China saw almost 2 million excess deaths just after zero-COVID policy ended … Study: China saw almost 2 million excess deaths just after zero-COVID policy ended Body In JAMA Network Open, authors … rate in China increased after the nation lifted its "zero COVID" policy, resulting in an estimated 1.87 million excess …
Stephanie Soucheray

Quick takes: XBB COVID vaccines for fall, 4th fungal meningitis death, more H5N1 avian flu in mammals

… Quick takes: XBB COVID vaccines for fall, 4th fungal meningitis death, more H5N1 avian flu in mammals … Quick takes: XBB COVID vaccines for fall, 4th fungal meningitis death, more … suggests that a monovalent (single-strain) XBB lineage COVID vaccine is warranted for a fall vaccine campaign. They …
Lisa Schnirring

Increased antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections seen in England during COVID-19

… for respiratory infections seen in England during COVID-19 … Increased antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections seen in England during COVID-19 Body An analysis of patient-level primary care data … (URTIs) increased in England in the 2 years after COVID-19 lockdown measures were implemented, researchers …
Chris Dall

Original mRNA COVID vaccines protect young kids against Omicron, but efficacy wanes

… Original mRNA COVID vaccines protect young kids against Omicron, but efficacy wanes … Original mRNA COVID vaccines protect young kids against Omicron, but … authors conclude, "Children should stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including completing the primary series; …
Jim Wappes

Sepsis associated with COVID-19 infections more common than thought

… Sepsis associated with COVID-19 infections more common than thought … Sepsis associated with COVID-19 infections more common than thought Body Today in … a nasal cannula, seen in 82.2% of patients. Mortality for COVID-related sepsis dropped Crude in-hospital mortality for …
Stephanie Soucheray

Quick takes: EUA for COVID-flu rapid test, Chicago measles outbreak ends, polio in 5 nations

… Quick takes: EUA for COVID-flu rapid test, Chicago measles outbreak ends, polio in 5 nations … Quick takes: EUA for COVID-flu rapid test, Chicago measles outbreak ends, polio in … (EUA) for its over-the-counter rapid test for COVID-19, influenza A, and influenza B. The test kit is …
Lisa Schnirring

Study shows steep drop in pediatric post-COVID syndrome cases from 2021 to 2023

… Study shows steep drop in pediatric post-COVID syndrome cases from 2021 to 2023 … Study shows steep drop in pediatric post-COVID syndrome cases from 2021 to 2023 Body Drazen Zigic / … a severe pediatric inflammatory syndrome that follows COVID-19 infection.   But the CDC noted only 117 cases of the …
Stephanie Soucheray

BARDA to fund development of COVID preventive drug

… BARDA to fund development of COVID preventive drug … BARDA to fund development of COVID preventive drug Body The Administration for Strategic … Shionogi, Inc, $375 million to develop a drug to prevent COVID-19 infection in people who are immune compromised. The …
Chris Dall

Colorectal cancer surgeries dipped 17% early in COVID pandemic, research finds

… Colorectal cancer surgeries dipped 17% early in COVID pandemic, research finds … Colorectal cancer surgeries dipped 17% early in COVID pandemic, research finds Body Eraxion / iStock A Mayo … surgeries dropped 17.3% in the first 9 months of the COVID-19 pandemic and that more patients were diagnosed as …
Mary Van Beusekom

Youth—especially girls—had more psychiatric diagnoses in first 2 years of COVID

… girls—had more psychiatric diagnoses in first 2 years of COVID … Youth—especially girls—had more psychiatric diagnoses in first 2 years of COVID Teaser image Teaser text The prevalence of eating … girls after the pandemic began. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Among about 1.7 …
Mary Van Beusekom
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More kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during COVID-19

… More kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during COVID-19 … More kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during COVID-19 Teaser image Teaser text Overall, 75% of studies … first 12 months of the pandemic. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body More kids were …
Stephanie Soucheray
insulin

Study: US hospitals transferred fewer patients amid COVID surges, potentially compromising care

… Study: US hospitals transferred fewer patients amid COVID surges, potentially compromising care … Study: US hospitals transferred fewer patients amid COVID surges, potentially compromising care Teaser image … week for most of the pandemic. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body US hospitals …
Mary Van Beusekom
Transferring patient

Studies find low COVID spread in Massachusetts schools, opposite in Italy

… Studies find low COVID spread in Massachusetts schools, opposite in Italy … Studies find low COVID spread in Massachusetts schools, opposite in Italy … attack rate of around 3%. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Two new studies …
Mary Van Beusekom
Schoolgirl wearing mask at whiteboard

GAO to HHS: Learn from COVID mistakes in replacing drug-manufacturing program

… GAO to HHS: Learn from COVID mistakes in replacing drug-manufacturing program … GAO to HHS: Learn from COVID mistakes in replacing drug-manufacturing program Teaser … larger drug product amounts. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body The US Department …
Mary Van Beusekom
COVID vaccine manufacturing

Those getting eviction notices during COVID pandemic at greater risk for death, study finds

… Those getting eviction notices during COVID pandemic at greater risk for death, study finds … Those getting eviction notices during COVID pandemic at greater risk for death, study finds Teaser … was 106% higher than expected. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Today in  JAMA , …
Mary Van Beusekom
Woman served eviction notice

COVID: While the world sanitized surfaces, a group tried to warn early on about airborne spread

… COVID: While the world sanitized surfaces, a group tried to warn early on about airborne spread … COVID: While the world sanitized surfaces, a group tried to … repercussions, experts say. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body A large group of …
Mary Van Beusekom
Woman coughing into hand

Using both nose, throat swabs boosts sensitivity of rapid COVID testing

… Using both nose, throat swabs boosts sensitivity of rapid COVID testing … Using both nose, throat swabs boosts sensitivity of rapid COVID testing Teaser image Teaser text The researchers say … should include throat specimens. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Today in JAMA …
Mary Van Beusekom
Nasal swabbing

CDC study highlights COVID's impact on infection control, multidrug-resistant pathogens in hospitals

… CDC study highlights COVID's impact on infection control, multidrug-resistant … pathogens in hospitals … CDC study highlights COVID's impact on infection control, multidrug-resistant … found. Infectious disease topics Antimicrobial Stewardship COVID-19 Byline Chris Dall, MA Body A new study by …
Chris Dall
Healthcare worker with patient

Study: Physical distancing better at stemming COVID-19 than US/Mexico border closure

… Study: Physical distancing better at stemming COVID-19 than US/Mexico border closure … Study: Physical distancing better at stemming COVID-19 than US/Mexico border closure Body Ben Amstutz / … as mandates eased, people started to travel farther, and COVID-19 spread from distant locations rose. "We found that …
Mary Van Beusekom

Early-stage cancer diagnoses dropped during first months of COVID-19

… Early-stage cancer diagnoses dropped during first months of COVID-19 … Early-stage cancer diagnoses dropped during first months of COVID-19 Teaser image Teaser text Diagnoses for stage 1 … with 50% to 60% reductions. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body A study …
Stephanie Soucheray
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