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News from the FDA/CDC
Even those who just test positive at more risk for long COVID: CDC
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Sweeping new vaccine mandates will impact most U.S. workers
“A distinct minority of Americans, supported by a distinct minority of elected officials, are keeping us from turning the corner,” President Biden...
From the Journals
Long COVID could spell kidney troubles down the line
Feature
Changing minds: What moves the needle for the unvaccinated?
“For someone in your position, my personal recommendation is to get vaccinated. There is new information about the vaccine, and more and more...
Feature
Politics or protection? What’s behind the push for boosters?
Two high-level FDA officials have abruptly resigned amid reports that they were angry that the Biden administration was making decisions that...
From the Journals
COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
Latest News
COVID-clogged ICUs ‘terrify’ those with chronic or emergency illness
"We are playing musical chairs with 100 people and 10 chairs. When the music stops, what happens?"
Conference Coverage
Two swings, two misses with colchicine, Vascepa in COVID-19
The study cohorts varied from healthcare and public workers at high risk for infection to individuals already hospitalized with COVID-19.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC panel unanimously backs Pfizer vax, fortifying FDA approval
The risk of myocarditis after a COVID infection was 6 to 34 times higher than the risk after receiving an mRNA vaccine.
Opinion
Stop blaming the unvaccinated
Livin' on the MDedge
A hot dog a day takes 36 minutes away
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