COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Large study amplifies evidence of COVID vaccine safety in pregnancy
Researchers mined a comprehensive registry of births in Ontario to assess uncommon adverse outcomes such as stillbirth.
From the Journals
Sexual dysfunction, hair loss linked with long COVID
The symptoms, among others, join a list of better-known symptoms linked to long COVID.
From the Journals
One in eight COVID patients likely to develop long COVID: Large study
“This finding shows that post–COVID-19 condition is an urgent problem with a mounting human toll.”
News
New Omicron COVID boosters coming soon: What to know now
Federal health officials are still hammering out details of guidelines and recommendations of who should get the boosters.
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Haven’t had COVID yet? Wanna bet?
These silent COVID-19 cases reflect a hidden side of the pandemic that may be helping to drive new surges and viral variants.
From the Journals
Immune response may explain brain damage after COVID-19
Antibodies appear involved in an attack on the cells lining the brain’s blood vessels.
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19: White House
President Biden plans to isolate at the White House and “will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.”
From the Journals
COVID-19 infection late in pregnancy linked to sevenfold risk of preterm birth
The later in pregnancy COVID-19 infection occurs, the more likely preterm birth appears to be.
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Some have heavier periods after COVID vaccine
Many women are reporting that they have had heavier bleeding during their periods in the months after they received their COVID shots. But...
Livin' on the MDedge
Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA grants emergency authorization for Novavax COVID vaccine
Clinical trials found the vaccine to be 90.4% effective in preventing mild, moderate or severe COVID-19.