Guillain-Barré Syndrome May Be Triggered by SARS-CoV-2 Infection
During study period, 22 percent with GBS had confirmed or probable SARS-CoV-2 infection; patients had uniform neurologic features
From 1999 to 2019, Death Rates Higher in Rural Versus Urban Areas
Death rates higher in rural areas for both males and females; difference in rates widened during study period
WHO Issues Guidance for Use of Casirivimab-Imdevimab in COVID-19
Combo conditionally recommended for patients with nonsevere disease at risk for severe disease, seronegative patients with severe infection
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
COVID-19 Has Killed More Americans Than the Spanish Flu Did in 1918
This happened despite vast gains in scientific knowledge during the past century
Precedent Needed for FDA Approval Decisions When Evidence Lacking
In seven of 22 cases, approval used new interpretations of original evidence and did not require new evidence
Delta Variant Now Fueling 99 Percent of U.S. COVID-19 Cases
The delta variant is driving the increase in hospitalizations
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Low-Field Portable MRI Detects Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Authors say low-field portable magnetic resonance imaging may be useful in resource-limited settings
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Up for Racial, Ethnic Minority HCWs
Vaccine hesitancy highest among Black and Hispanic or Latino health care workers; concerns include side effects, newness of vaccine
