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WHO tracking new Omicron subvariant in India
BA.2.75 has eight mutations beyond those seen in BA.5, which “could make immune escape worse than what we’re seeing now.”
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Experimental cancer drug promising for hospitalized COVID patients
The manufacturer is seeking emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.
Conference Coverage
What are the benefits of a fourth vaccination against COVID?
“For the over-60s, protection is almost quadrupled through the fourth vaccination. However, this is still plagued with a lot of uncertainty.”
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Pfizer plans a vaccine to target all coronaviruses
Trials are expected to begin this fall.
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ACC/AHA issue clinical lexicon for complications of COVID-19
The document standardizes definitions for cardiovascular and noncardiovascular complications and sets out a framework to capture and better...
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 tied to increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
But the risk was no greater than that following any other respiratory infections such as influenza or community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
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Children and COVID: Vaccination off to slow start for the newly eligible
New cases continue to fall, but they are still “far higher than 1 year ago.”
From the Journals
Paxlovid ‘rebound’ patients may need longer treatment
It is possible that the drug may be metabolized, or processed, at different rates in different people.
From the Journals
Statins for primary prevention tied to lower risk of COVID-19 hospitalization
Patients taking statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease may have a lower risk of hospitalization for COVID-19 than matched...
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Children and COVID: Vaccines now available to all ages
Among parents, eagerness to vaccinate their young children is not universal.