Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for July 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
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Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of July 27 to 31, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
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U.S. Puts Up Another $2.1 Billion for Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The United States is buying up another potential COVID-19 vaccine, the Associated Press reported Friday.
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Telemedicine Use Explodes During COVID-19 Pandemic
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The emergence of telemedicine has accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic. HD Live! sat down with Rujuta Saksena, M.D., an oncologist at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey, and Ateev Mehrotra, M.D., associate professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School in Boston, to discuss the future of telemedicine and its impact on health care.
Plenty of COVID-19 Vaccine Coming, Fauci Says
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — When a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, there should be plenty of it available, Anthony Fauci, M.D., infectious diseases chief at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, told a House panel Friday, the Associated Press reported.
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Pandemic Causing Increased Anxiety Among MS Patients
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the psychological health of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to a study published online July 21 in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.
COVID-19 Testing Needed Every Two Days to Reopen Colleges
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Symptom-based screening alone is not sufficient to contain a COVID-19 outbreak on college campuses, according to a study published online July 31 in JAMA Network Open.
Bacterial, Fungal Coinfection Uncommon in COVID-19 Patients
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Bacterial and fungal infections are uncommon in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but coinfection is associated with high mortality and antibiotic use is widespread, according to a study published in the July issue of Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
Global Epidemiology of COVID-19 Reported for Prepandemic Era
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many of the first COVID-19 cases reported from affected countries outside of mainland China involved recent travel to affected countries, according to a study published online July 29 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Sex Differences in Income Vary With Proportion of Male Doctors
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For surgical and nonsurgical specialists, sex differences in income vary with the proportion of male physicians in a practice, according to a study published online July 30 in The BMJ.
Young Children Have Higher Amounts of SARS-CoV-2 RNA
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Young children with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 have higher amounts of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral RNA in their nasopharynx than older children and adults, according to a research letter published online July 30 in JAMA Pediatrics.
School Closures Linked to Decreased COVID-19 Incidence, Death
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — School closures in the United States were temporally associated with decreased COVID-19 incidence and mortality, according to a study published online July 29 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Remdesivir Shortages Plague Some Hospitals, Pharmacists Say
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — One-third of pharmacists say they do not have enough remdesivir to treat all COVID-19 patients who are eligible for it, according to the results of a survey released by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
ACS Issues Updated Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a guideline update from the American Cancer Society, published online July 30 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, recommendations are presented for cervical cancer screening of individuals at average risk.
Nirsevimab Injection Cuts RSV-Linked Infections in Preemies
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Nirsevimab prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infections in healthy preterm infants, while maternal RSV fusion (F) protein nanoparticle vaccination did not meet the prespecified criterion for efficacy, according to two studies published in the July 30 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Most Gynecologic Cancer Therapy Not Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risk
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For gynecologic oncology patients with COVID-19, the case fatality rate is 14.0 percent, and chemotherapy and recent major surgery do not predict COVID-19 severity or mortality, according to a study published online July 30 in Cancer.
Teen HPV Vaccination Rates Suboptimal
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Lack of parental intent to initiate and complete the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series for adolescents is a major public health concern, according to a study published online July 21 in The Lancet Public Health.
Delayed Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Tied to Hospitalization Risk
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Delayed treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) with antibiotics is associated with an increased risk for hospital admissions, according to a study published online June 29 in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Posthospital Follow-Up Visits for Bronchiolitis May Not Be Needed
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As-needed follow-up is an equally effective posthospitalization follow-up strategy when compared with a scheduled follow-up visit for young children hospitalized for bronchiolitis, according to a study published online July 6 in JAMA Pediatrics.
More Diabetic Foot Amputations Seen During COVID-19 Lockdown
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Patients with diabetes admitted to a tertiary care center for diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy had a more than threefold risk for amputation versus patients seen in 2019, according to a study published online July 23 in Diabetes Care.
Latino Communities at Higher Risk for COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Factors linked to structural racism and social determinants of health are associated with an increased risk for COVID-19 in Latino communities, according to a study published online July 23 in the Annals of Epidemiology.
Cancer-Related Encounters Down Since Start of COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There has been a decrease in cancer-related encounters and in cancer screening since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online July 27 in JCO: Clinical Cancer Informatics.
Depression, Anxiety May Be Signs That COVID-19 Is Attacking Brain
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Depression and anxiety exhibited in COVID-19 patients may be a sign that the virus impacts the central nervous system, as these symptoms are closely associated with a loss of smell and taste rather than more severe manifestations of the virus, according to a study published online July 2 in The Laryngoscope.
Nearly Half of Hispanics, Blacks Scared to Go to Hospital During COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Hispanics and blacks are most likely to stay home if experiencing medical emergencies, like a heart attack or stroke, to avoid the risk of contracting COVID-19 at the hospital, according to a poll released by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Postmarketing Surveillance Helps Identify Vaccine Safety Issues
TUESDAY, July 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A review of all safety-related labeling changes for FDA-approved vaccines during a 20-year period shows vaccines are largely safe, and many of the safety issues are identified through postmarketing surveillance, according to a study published online July 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
FDA Warns Again About Dangers of Methanol-Based Hand Sanitizers
TUESDAY, July 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing methanol, or wood alcohol, which is used in fuel and antifreeze and is toxic if absorbed through the skin or life-threatening if ingested.
HIV+ Donor to HIV+ Recipient Feasible for Kidney Transplant
TUESDAY, July 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — HIV-positive donor to HIV-positive recipient (HIV D+/R+) kidney transplantation (KT) is feasible, according to a study published online July 23 in the American Journal of Transplantation.
Myocardial Injury Seen in Many Early in Recovery From COVID-19
TUESDAY, July 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many patients recently recovered from COVID-19 infection have cardiac involvement, according to a study published online July 27 in JAMA Cardiology.
COVID-19 Can Result in Prolonged Illness Even in Milder Cases
MONDAY, July 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Even among persons with milder outpatient illness, COVID-19 can result in prolonged illness, according to research published in the July 24 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Now in Final Phase Testing
MONDAY, July 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A vaccine developed by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and Moderna has entered the final phase of testing, the Associated Press reported Monday.
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CDC to Address Inequalities in COVID-19 Reporting
MONDAY, July 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to take steps to improve how it collects COVID-19 data for blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans, the Associated Press reports.
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Perinatal Transmission of COVID-19 Unlikely With Correct Hygiene
MONDAY, July 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
Large Proportion of COVID-19 Studies Have Low-Level Evidence
MONDAY, July 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A large proportion of studies on COVID-19 have a low level of evidence, according to a research letter published online July 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Impact on Glucocorticoids in COVID-19 Varies With CRP Levels
MONDAY, July 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The impact of glucocorticoid treatment on patients with COVID-19 varies according to C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, according to a study published online July 22 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
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CDC Issues Call to Reopen America’s Schools This Fall
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a document supporting a reopening of the nation’s schools this fall.
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Had Impact on Parent, Child Well-Being
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a considerable impact on the physical and emotional well-being of parents and children, according to a study published online July 24 in Pediatrics.
Midnasal Swab Done by Patient at Home Detects SARS-CoV-2
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in symptomatic patients, unsupervised home midnasal swab collection is comparable to clinician-collected nasopharyngeal swab collection, according to a research letter published online July 22 in JAMA Network Open.
Isolation, Quarantine Impossible in >20 Percent of U.S. Homes
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More than 20 percent of U.S. homes lack sufficient space or plumbing facilities to comply with recommendations to isolate or quarantine to prevent COVID-19 transmission, according to a research letter published online July 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Heart Transplant Volumes Decreased in COVID-19 Era
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In the COVID-19 era, there has been a decrease in heart transplant (HT) volumes, according to a study published online July 22 in JAMA Cardiology.
For-Profit LTC Home Status Tied to Extent of COVID-19 Outbreaks
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For-profit status is associated with the extent of COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care (LTC) homes, according to a study published online July 22 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
CDC Guidance Issued for Testing, Management of HCP Exposed to Hep C
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance report, published in the July 24 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, recommendations are presented for testing and clinical management of health care personnel (HCP) exposed to the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Mental Health Deteriorated During COVID-19 Lockdown
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Mental health deteriorated in the United Kingdom by the end of April 2020 compared with pre-COVID-19 pandemic trends, according to a study published online July 21 in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Chimpanzee Adenovirus-Vectored Vaccine Promising for COVID-19
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A chimpanzee adenovirus-vectored vaccine (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) expressing the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein has acceptable safety and induces antibody and T-cell immune responses, according to a study published online July 20 in The Lancet.
Financial Health of Hospitals ‘Dire’ Due to COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 continues to cause financial peril for U.S. hospitals, according to a report released by the American Hospital Association (AHA).
New Guidelines Released for Recovering COVID-19 Patients to Leave Isolation
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many recovering COVID-19 patients in the United States will now be able to leave isolation without further testing to show they are virus-free, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
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High Prevalence of Americans Have Conditions Linked to Severe COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The median prevalence of any underlying medical condition that increases the risk for severe COVID-19-associated illness is 47.2 percent among residents in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to research published in the July 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
U.S. Nursing Homes Get Another $5 Billion to Fight COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — U.S. nursing homes will receive another $5 billion to help them fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration announced Wednesday.
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Three in Four Americans Favor Face Coverings: Survey
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Face coverings should be worn by people when they leave home, three-quarters of Americans say in a new poll.
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Most Individuals in U.S. Have Not Been Infected With SARS-CoV-2
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — During March to early May 2020, most individuals in the United States had not been infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), although the estimated number of infections seems to have been much higher than the number of reported cases, according to a study published online July 21 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Ad5-Vectored COVID-19 Vaccine Immunogenic in Healthy Adults
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The nonreplicating adenovirus type-5 (Ad5)-vectored COVID-19 vaccine appears safe and induces immune responses at a dose of 5×1010 viral particles, according to a study published online July 20 in The Lancet.
COVID-19 Creating Stress, Anxiety Among Emergency Physicians
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 pandemic has created substantial workplace and home anxiety among academic emergency medicine physicians, according to a study published online July 21 in Academic Emergency Medicine.
Role of COVID-19 Treatments Explored in Patients With Cancer
THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For adults with invasive cancer and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, treatment with hydroxychloroquine in combination with any other drug is associated with increased mortality, according to a study published online July 22 in Cancer Discovery.
No Spike Seen in Cases of Polio-Like Condition in Children
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — It is not clear if acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) will follow its usual pattern and if we will see a spike of cases in 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
U.S. Reaches Deal for Nearly 600 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A nearly $2 billion contract with pharmaceutical company Pfizer and a German biotechnology firm will provide the United States with up to 600 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the companies, the U.S. government says.
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Salmonella Outbreak in 15 States Being Investigated by CDC
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 125 people in 15 states is being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Routine Hepatitis C Testing at FQHCs Would Be Cost-Effective
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Routine hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) would be cost-effective and could improve outcomes for people with HCV infections, according to a study published online June 27 in The American Journal of Medicine.
Inpatient Imaging Volumes Down During COVID-19 Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a decrease in inpatient imaging volumes, according to a study published online June 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
Epidemiology of Herpes Simplex Virus in Europe Transitioning
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The epidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 is transitioning away from oral acquisition in childhood with an increasing proportion of HSV-1 detection in genital herpes, according to a study published online July 16 in BMJ Global Health.
Glaucoma Patients Worry About Managing Disease During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Glaucoma patients are concerned about managing their condition during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to the results of a survey released by the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF).
Elective Services in Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine to Resume During COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a guidance document issued by an American Thoracic Society-led international task force, published online July 14 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, recommendations are presented for the resumption of elective in-person clinical services in pulmonary and sleep medicine.
Rise in Avoidable Cancer Deaths Expected Due to COVID-19
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — An increase in the number of avoidable cancer deaths is expected in England as a result of diagnostic delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online July 20 in The Lancet Oncology.
11.8 Percent of Household Contacts of Index Patients Have COVID-19
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 11.8 percent of household contacts of index COVID-19 patients in South Korea have COVID-19 compared with 1.9 percent of nonhousehold contacts, according to a study published online July 16 in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Even Mild Obesity Tied to Significantly Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is a strong, independent risk factor for poor outcomes among COVID-19 patients, according to a study published July 1 in the European Journal of Endocrinology.
More Online Advance Directives Completed During COVID-19
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There has been an increase in completion of advance directives (ADs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online July 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Periodontal Disease, Tooth Loss Linked to Esophageal, Gastric Cancer
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Periodontal disease and tooth loss, indicative of oral microbial dysbiosis, are associated with esophageal and gastric adenocarcinoma, according to a research letter published online July 20 in Gut.
Blood Type Not Linked to Progression to Severe COVID-19
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For COVID-19 patients, blood type is not associated with the risk for progression to severe disease, according to a study published online July 12 in the Annals of Hematology.
Review: In-ICU Mortality for COVID-19 Down to 41.6 Percent
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The in-intensive care unit (ICU) mortality from COVID-19 is lower than initially thought, with a combined mortality of 41.6 percent based on 24 studies, according to a review published online June 30 in Anaesthesia.
Demographic, Clinical, Hospital Factors Tied to COVID-19 Death
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), demographic, clinical, and hospital-level risk factors are associated with death, according to a study published online July 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Surgical Delay Worsens Survival for Some Gastrointestinal Cancers
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Surgical delay is associated with an increased risk in some gastrointestinal malignancies, and understanding the impact on outcomes may assist surgeons in triaging patients whose surgeries were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published online June 30 in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Pooled Sampling Approved for COVID-19 Test
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — An emergency use authorization (EUA) has been issued for the Quest Diagnostics Quest SARS-CoV-2 real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test for use with pooled samples containing up to four individual swab specimens collected under observation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Saturday.
Reducing Testing Delay Crucial for Slowing COVID-19 Transmission
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Minimizing testing delay has the largest impact on reducing onward transmission of COVID-19, according to a study published online July 16 in The Lancet Public Health.
28-Day Mortality in COVID-19 Lower With Dexamethasone
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Dexamethasone lowers 28-day mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who are receiving invasive mechanical ventilation or oxygenation alone, according to a study published online July 17 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Guidance Issued for Elective Orthopedic Surgery During COVID-19
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In new guidelines from the International Consensus Group, published in the July 15 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, recommendations are presented for the reintroduction of elective orthopedic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Psychiatric Disorders, Loneliness Common During the Pandemic
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There are high prevalence rates of general psychiatric disorders and loneliness in the general U.K. population during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online June 30 in Psychiatry Research.
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CDC Will Again Post COVID-19 Hospitalization Data
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a quick policy reversal, the Trump administration on Thursday told the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to once again post data about COVID-19 hospitalizations on its website.
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3M Sues Over Fake N95 Masks, Price Gouging
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — 3M says it has filed 18 lawsuits in relation to price gouging, counterfeiting, and fraud related to its N95 masks.
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Call for ‘Challenge Trials’ to Hasten COVID-19 Vaccine Development
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. government should make immediate preparations for clinical trials in which volunteers are exposed to the new coronavirus to speed development of a vaccine, more than 100 top scientists say in a letter to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
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Lack of Public Education for Using Face Masks Leads to Noncompliance, Experts Warn
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A nationwide, coordinated effort is needed to successfully implement widespread wearing of face masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, according to Robert Brook, M.D., professor of medicine at UCLA and distinguished chair in the health care services program at the RAND Corporation, and May Chu, Ph.D., clinical professor of epidemiology with the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. They recently spoke with HD Live! about the impending consequences of nonmasking and possible strategies to improve compliance.
Masking of Health Care Workers Cuts SARS-CoV-2 Positivity
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Universal masking of health care workers (HCWs) is associated with a reduction in the rate of SARS-CoV-2 positivity, according to a study published online July 14 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Variety of Symptoms Reported for COVID-19 Patients
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all symptomatic COVID-19 patients experience fever, cough, or shortness of breath, and a wide variety of other symptoms are reported, according to research published July 17 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Flu Vaccine Cuts Cardiovascular Mortality in Adults With Diabetes
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Influenza vaccination may improve outcomes in patients with diabetes, according to a study published online July 9 in Diabetes Care.
Lopinavir/Ritonavir COVID-19 Treatment Linked to Bradycardia
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/RTV) treatment of COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk for bradycardia, according to a study published online July 9 in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.
LGBT-Friendly Primary Care Improves STD Screening Rates
FRIDAY, July 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A quality improvement initiative that enhances lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) affirming care also improves screening rates for sexually transmitted diseases, according to a study published in the July/August issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
U.S. Must Spend $75 Billion to Improve COVID-19 Testing, Report Says
THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The United States faces “an impending disaster” from the coronavirus pandemic and should spend $75 billion to improve its diagnostic testing system for COVID-19, a Rockefeller Foundation report says.
Higher SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load Tied to Shorter Symptom Duration
THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Viral load (VL) of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is lower in hospitalized patients, and higher VL is associated with a shorter duration of symptoms and hospital stay, according to a study published online July 2 in The American Journal of Pathology.
Younger Children Should Attend School When Possible: Expert Committee
THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Younger children and those with special needs should attend school in person whenever possible, because online learning is mostly ineffective for these children, according to a committee that advises the United States on science-related issues.
Physical Distancing Interventions Cut Incidence of COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Physical distancing interventions are associated with a reduced incidence of COVID-19 globally, according to a study published online July 15 in The BMJ.
SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-1273 Induces Immune Response
THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The candidate vaccine mRNA-1273, which encodes the stabilized prefusion severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 spike protein, induces immune responses in healthy participants, according to a phase 1 study published online July 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Impact of COVID-19 Estimated on HIV, TB, Malaria Services
THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Disruption to services for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria due to COVID-19 could lead to considerable loss of life in low- and middle-income countries, according to a study published online July 13 in The Lancet Global Health.
Nonsmoking Young Adults Less Vulnerable to Severe COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Nonsmoking young adults have lower medical vulnerability to severe COVID-19 illness, according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
CDC Will No Longer Receive Hospitals’ COVID-19 Data
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — U.S. hospitals have been told by the Trump administration to send all COVID-19 information to a central database in Washington, D.C., instead of to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Childhood Vaccinations Decline During COVID-19 Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There has been a decrease in childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations says.
COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative May Favor Rich Countries
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A global COVID-19 vaccine initiative has been formed with the objective of ensuring fair distribution of vaccines worldwide, but it may benefit rich countries more than poor nations.
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Global Population Anticipated to Peak in 2064
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The global population is anticipated to peak in 2064 and then decline to year 2100, according to a study published online July 14 in The Lancet.
Most U.S. COVID-19-Related Deaths Occur in Medical Facility
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most COVID-19-related deaths in the United States occur in a medical facility, according to a study published online July 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Survival Up With Tocilizumab in Ventilated COVID-19 Patients
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation, tocilizumab is associated with improved survival, according to a study published online July 11 in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Lymphocytopenia May Predict Greater Severity in COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Lymphocytopenia may be predictive of disease severity in patients with COVID-19, according to a study published online July 10 in the International Journal of Laboratory Hematology.
Squirrel With Bubonic Plague Found in Colorado Town
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — After a squirrel tested positive for the bubonic plague in the town of Morrison in Colorado, health officials are warning that the disease can be contracted by household pets and people.
No COVID-19 Deaths Reported in NYC for First Time in Months
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — New York City — once the COVID-19 epicenter in the United States — has marked a major achievement.
AP News Article
Layoffs Cost 5.4 Million Americans Their Health Insurance
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About 5.4 million Americans lost their health insurance after being laid off between February and May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows.
The New York Times Article
Symptom-Based Testing Not Adequate for Detecting COVID-19
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Using symptom-based testing alone is not adequate for identifying COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities, according to a research letter published online July 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Pap/HPV Cotesting Better for Cervical Cancer Screening in Over 30s
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Liquid-based cytology (LBC) and human papillomavirus (HPV) cotesting enhances screening for cervical cancer (CxCa) and precancer among women aged 30 years and older, according to a study published online July 8 in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology.
Outcomes Worse for COVID-19-Linked Ischemic Strokes
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19-associated ischemic strokes are more severe than non-COVID-19 ischemic strokes, with worse functional outcome and increased mortality, according to a study published online July 9 in Stroke.
Hyperglycemia Linked to Higher Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For COVID-19 patients without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, fasting blood glucose (FBG) ≥7.0 mmol/L is an independent predictor of 28-day mortality, according to a study published online July 10 in Diabetologia.
Shelter-in-Place Orders Cut Growth Rates of COVID-19 Deaths
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Shelter-in-place orders (SIPOs) reduced the daily growth rates of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations, according to a report published online July 9 in Health Affairs.
Slow Test Results Hampering U.S. Fight Against COVID-19
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Test results for the new coronavirus are taking so long that they are doing little to help stop the spread of the virus in the United States, experts say.
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Some Hospitals in COVID-19 Hotspots Running Short of Remdesivir
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Some U.S. hospitals in COVID-19 hotspots are running short of the antiviral drug remdesivir — the only drug authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat the disease — while hospitals in other regions have stocks of the drug that are going unused.
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Rise Seen in U.S. COVID-19 Deaths
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Led by states in the South and West, COVID-19 deaths in the United States have started a long-anticipated increase, data show.
AP News Article
Black Individuals at Increased Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Infection
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Black individuals are at increased risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and hospitalization, according to a letter to the editor published online July 9 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
COVID-19 Case Rates, Deaths Considerably Higher in Prisons
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 case rates are substantially higher in prisons than in the U.S. population and are escalating rapidly, according to a research letter published online July 8 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
COVID-19-Related Symptoms Persist After Recovery
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most patients who have recovered from COVID-19 report persistence of at least one symptom, according to a research letter published online July 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Baloxavir Protects Household Contacts From Influenza
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Baloxavir demonstrates postexposure prophylactic efficacy for preventing influenza in household contacts of index patients, according to a study published online July 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
S. aureus Agr Virulence Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Skin colonization by Staphylococcus aureus is associated with the risk for developing atopic dermatitis (AD), and infants who do not develop AD primarily exhibit acquisition of dysfunctional mutations in the S. aureus quorum-sensing system, according to a study published in the July 8 issue of Science Translational Medicine.
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of July 6 to 10, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
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Gilead Presents Additional Data on Efficacy of Remdesivir for COVID-19
FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is more good news on the effectiveness of the antiviral drug remdesivir against COVID-19, according to new clinical trial results from the drug’s maker.
Risk for COVID-19 Increased for Adults Taking PPIs
FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online July 7 in preprint format in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
WHO to Lead Investigation of COVID-19 Pandemic Origins
FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The World Health Organization will lead an international investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.
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Emphasizing Severity of COVID-19 Important for Teen Behaviors
FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents, understanding the severity of COVID-19 and valuing social responsibility are associated with acting in socially responsible ways, including more social distancing and disinfecting, according to a study published online June 29 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Viral Exposure Signature Predicts Hepatocellular Carcinoma
FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A viral exposure signature can predict hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk before clinical diagnosis among at-risk patients, according to a study published online June 10 in Cell.
Children Seem Not to Be Driving SARS-COV-2 Transmission
FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Children are mainly infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in familial clusters, suggesting that transmission in schools is likely to be less than expected and that school closures are not necessary, according to a study and accompanying editorial published online July 10 in Pediatrics.
Incidence of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Up During COVID-19
FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Network Open.
COVID-19 Explored in Kidney Recipients, Hemodialysis Patients
FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many outpatient kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19 have symptomatic resolution without requiring hospitalization, and hospitalized COVID-19 patients on hemodialysis have worse outcomes than those without kidney failure, according to two studies recently published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Sick Days Up for Some Essential Workers During COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Increases in health-related workplace absenteeism were seen in April 2020 in personal care and service, health care support, and production occupations, according to research published in the July 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates Mental Health Issues
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Just as the physical symptoms of COVID-19 vary among the population, mental health is enduring a variety of effects from the virus as well, according to Don Mordecai, M.D., national mental health and wellness lead at Kaiser Permanente, who recently spoke with HD Live! about the effects of the pandemic on mental health.
Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is wide variation in the safety performance of electronic health record (EHR) systems used in U.S. hospitals, according to a study recently published in JAMA Network Open.
2008 to 2018 Saw Increase in Shingles Vaccination in Over 60s
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2008 to 2018, there was an increase in shingles vaccination among adults aged 60 years and older, with demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic variations in vaccination rates, according to a July data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
Spectrum of Neurological Disorders Linked to SARS-CoV-2
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with a spectrum of neurological disorders, according to a study published online July 8 in Brain.
CDC Updates Info on COVID-19 Cases at Meat, Poultry Processing Facilities
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 was confirmed in 16,233 workers in 239 meat and poultry processing facilities in 23 states through May 31, 2020, according to research published in the July 7 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
11 Dengue Fever Cases Confirmed in Florida Keys
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Confirmation of an 11th case of dengue fever in the Florida Keys was announced Tuesday by state health officials.
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February to March 2020 Saw Surge in Hydroxychloroquine Rx
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From February to March 2020, there was a considerable increase in the number of patients receiving outpatient prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, and azithromycin, according to a research letter published online July 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
American Cancer Society Updates HPV Vaccination Guidelines
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The American Cancer Society has updated guidelines on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, emphasizing that vaccination should be routinely offered at age 9 to 12 years; the updated recommendations were published online July 8 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Rising Number of People Report Anxiety, Depression During COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — New evidence shows that depression and anxiety are increasing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a survey released by Mental Health America (MHA).
Long-Acting Drug Targeting Capsid Protein Promising for HIV
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A small molecule that disrupts the functions of the HIV capsid protein, GS-6207, demonstrates a reduction in plasma viral load and shows sustained plasma exposure, according to a study published online July 1 in Nature.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Profiled
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), which coincided with COVID-19, is described in children and adolescents in the United States and New York state in two reports published online June 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Company Gets $1.6 Billion From U.S. Government for COVID-19 Vaccine
TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Vaccine maker Novavax will receive $1.6 billion from the U.S. government to provide 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021, the Maryland-based company said Monday.
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Suspected Plague Case Reported in China
TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A suspected bubonic plague case in the Bayannur district of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China has been reported by local officials.
CBS News Article
COVID-19 Antibody Cocktail Begins Late-Stage Human Trials
TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Late-stage human trials to assess whether a double antibody cocktail can prevent and treat COVID-19 infection have started, biotechnology company Regeneron said Monday.
CNN Article
Efforts to Reduce New HIV Infections in Children Faltering
TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Efforts to reduce new HIV infections in children worldwide are faltering, according to a new report on progress toward Start Free, Stay Free, AIDS Free targets.
Acute Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher With COVID-19 Than Influenza
TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Patients with COVID-19 appear to have a heightened risk for acute ischemic stroke compared with patients with influenza, according to a study published online July 2 in JAMA Neurology.
Social Distancing Effective for Mitigating COVID-19 Spread
TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Social distancing is one of the main measures to combat COVID-19 spread, according to a study published online July 1 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Chilblains in Recent Case Series Not Tied to COVID-19 Infection
TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a case series of 31 patients, published online June 25 in JAMA Dermatology, chilblains did not appear to be directly associated with COVID-19.
FDA Warns About Hand Sanitizers With Methanol
MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A warning about hand sanitizer products that contain methanol (wood alcohol), a substance often used to create fuel and antifreeze, has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Scientists Say New Coronavirus Can Linger in Indoor Air
MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The new coronavirus can linger in indoor air and infect people, 239 scientists in 32 countries say in an open letter to the World Health Organization that challenges the WHO’s position on how the virus is spread.
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Fight Against COVID-19 Threatens Progress Against Other Diseases
MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Decades of progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other diseases worldwide are threatened by the diversion of resources on the COVID-19 pandemic, the International AIDS Society says in a report to be published this week.
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Major Medical Groups Urge Americans to Wear Face Masks
MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Three major medical groups are urging Americans to wear face masks, wash their hands, and practice social distancing as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the United States.
Endotheliopathy ID’d in COVID-19, Tied to Higher Mortality Risk
MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Endotheliopathy is present in COVID-19 and is associated with critical illness and death, according to a study published online June 30 in The Lancet Haematology.
Outcomes Similar for COVID-19 in Patients With, Without HIV
MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Persons with HIV (PWH) hospitalized with COVID-19 have similar outcomes to demographically matched patients without HIV, according to a study published online June 28 in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Most Using Online COVID-19 Tool Report Mild, Moderate Symptoms
MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The majority of individuals using an online COVID-19 self-assessment tool report mild or moderate symptoms possibly associated with COVID-19, according to research published online June 15 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of June 29 to July 3, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.
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Some Say Allow Family Access to Dying Patients With COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Allowing adult family member presence at the bedside of dying patients during COVID-19 is feasible, and could have multiple benefits, according to an editorial published online June 8 in Intensive Care Medicine.
Point-Prevalence Surveys in SNFs Help Cut COVID-19 Transmission
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Conducting point-prevalence surveys in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) can inform cohorting and infection prevention and control (IPC) activities to reduce transmission, according to research published in the July 1 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Neurological Symptoms Described in Children With COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Children with COVID-19 may present with new neurological symptoms involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, and splenial changes on imaging, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Neurology.
EMS Calls Down Early in COVID-19 Outbreak
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Early in the COVID-19 outbreak there was a significant decrease in the number of emergency medical services (EMS) responses across the United States, according to a study published online June 17 in Academic Emergency Medicine.
Evidence Poor for Accuracy of Serological Tests for COVID-19
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Existing evidence on the diagnostic accuracy of serological tests for COVID-19 is characterized by high risks of bias and heterogeneity, according to a review and meta-analysis published online July 1 in The BMJ.
Homeless More Likely to Need Ventilators for Respiratory Illness
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Homeless people in New York state are more likely to be hospitalized and treated with mechanical ventilators for respiratory infections than people who are not homeless, according to a study published online June 4 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Post-Vaxx Febrile Seizures Not Linked to Child Development Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Young children experiencing an initial vaccine-proximate (VP) febrile seizure (FS) do not have increased risk of developmental or behavioral problems, according to a study published online July 1 in Neurology.
U.S. Grab of Only COVID-19 Treatment Outrages Health Experts
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The United States’ deal with Gilead Sciences to scoop up nearly all of the world’s supply of the only drug licensed to treat COVID-19 has outraged health experts.
AP News Article
Promising Results for Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine in Early Testing
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — An experimental COVID-19 vaccine yielded promising results in early testing, according to Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech.
AP News Article
COVID-19-Related Death Count Likely Higher Than Official Tallies
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Official COVID-19 death tallies underestimate the full increase in deaths associated with the pandemic in many states, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Spectrum of Imaging Findings Described in COVID-19 MIS-C
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The spectrum of imaging findings in children with post-COVID-19 inflammatory condition (multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children [MIS-C]) is described in a case series published online June 25 in Radiology.
Model Estimates Herd Immunity Threshold for COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A mathematical model shows that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease-induced herd immunity level may be lower than the classical model assuming homogenous immunization, according to a report published online June 23 in Science.
Elastomeric Mask Program Saves Money
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Establishing an elastomeric mask program is feasible and less expensive than programs focused on reusing and disinfecting disposable N95 masks, according to a report published online June 11 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Artificial Intelligence Provides Benefit for Cervical Cancer Screening
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For women undergoing human papillomavirus (HPV)-based cervical cancer screening, automated evaluation of p16/Ki-67 dual-stained (DS) slides reduces the number of colposcopies compared with current standards, according to a study published online June 25 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Social Vulnerability Linked to COVID-19 Diagnosis, Death
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Social vulnerability is associated with increased risk of COVID-19 diagnosis and death, according to research published online June 23 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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