COVID-19 Updates
News from the FDA/CDC
COVID led to rise in pregnancy-related deaths: New research
The rise in deaths was most pronounced among Black mothers.
Commentary
COVID can mimic prostate cancer symptoms
“I had none of those previously reported experiences that could suddenly trigger a spike in PSA.”
Opinion
COVID-19 vaccinations lag in youngest children
As of March 1, 2023, only 8% of children under 2 years and 10.5% of children ages 2-4 years have initiated a COVID vaccine series.
Feature
NOVIDs: Do some have the genes to dodge COVID?
Some in the U.S. have apparently managed to avoid the virus, data suggest.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: A look back as the fourth year begins
Incidence measures continue to decline after the winter without a tripledemic.
From the Journals
Factors linked with increased VTE risk in COVID outpatients
While the overall risk for VTE was low, age of at least 55 years, being male, and having a BMI of at least 30 and history of VTE increased the...
Conference Coverage
FREEDOM COVID: Full-dose anticoagulation cut mortality but missed primary endpoint
In an in-hospital anticoagulation trial, the primary COVID endpoint was missed but a survival benefit is observed.
Feature
‘Breakthrough’ study: Diabetes drug helps prevent long COVID
Metformin led to a 42% drop in long COVID among people who had a mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.
Latest News
One in four parents lied about kids’ COVID status: Survey
Many parents said they considered it their right as parents to make their own decision about their children’s health status.
News
Even mild COVID is hard on the brain
New study results suggest a severe pattern of changes in how the brain communicates as well as its structure in people with anxiety and depression...
Conference Coverage
Prone positioning curbs need for intubation in nonintubated COVID-19 patients
The use of so-called “awake prone positioning” has been common since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.