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Comorbidities larger factor than race in COVID ICU deaths?
October 21, 2021
Racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates may be related more to comorbidities than to demographics, suggest authors of a new study.
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FDA authorizes boosters for Moderna, J&J, allows mix-and-match
October 20, 2021
The move gives the vaccine experts on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices latitude to recommended a mix-and-match strategy, if they feel the science supports it.
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No benefit from lower temps for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
October 20, 2021
The results “do not support the use of moderate therapeutic hypothermia to improve neurologic outcomes in comatose survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.”
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FDA approves combo pill for severe, acute pain
October 19, 2021
Seglentis contains 56 mg of celecoxib and 44 mg of tramadol.
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Children and COVID: Vaccinations lower than ever as cases continue to drop
October 19, 2021
Close to half of all children aged 12-17 years have yet to receive a dose of the vaccine.
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Valneva jumps on positive results for COVID-19 vaccine candidate
October 19, 2021
The vaccine generated similar seroconversion rates and slightly higher neutralizing antibody titers compared with AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria.
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Open ICUs giveth and taketh away
October 19, 2021
Do open ICUs improve or detract from patient care and education?
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Some diabetes drugs may lower risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes
October 19, 2021
Glucose-regulating medications may improve outcomes in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes, a multinational retrospective cohort study suggests.
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Mortality in 2nd wave higher with ECMO for COVID-ARDS
October 19, 2021
“More research is required to develop stricter inclusion/exclusion criteria and to improve pre-ECMO management in order to improve outcomes.”
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COVID toes and seasonal chilblains share similar immune responses
October 18, 2021
"This thoughtfully designed study provides additional support to the notion that there is likely a direct relationship with COVID-19 infection and CLLs."
