News
AstraZeneca antibody cocktail study shows success treating COVID-19
October 12, 2021
The drug reduced the risk of severe COVID-19 or death by 50% in non-hospitalized patients who have had symptoms for seven days or less.
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Autopsy findings reveal venous thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19
October 12, 2021
What pathologic features contribute to the cause of death in COVID-19?
News
Rivaroxaban’s single daily dose may lead to higher bleeding risk than other DOACs
October 11, 2021
Corroborating previous studies, Iceland researchers report that rivaroxaban poses the highest risk of GI bleeding, compared with other DOACs.
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News
New reports help nail down myocarditis risk with COVID-19 vaccine
October 11, 2021
Myocarditis linked to the two mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines is rare, usually mild and self-limited, and a lot less likely than the usually more severe cases seen in COVID-19.
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Merck seeks FDA authorization for antiviral COVID-19 pill
October 11, 2021
If the FDA grants authorization, the drug would be the first oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19.
News
HEPA filters may clean SARS-CoV-2 from the air: Study
October 11, 2021
"Airborne SARS-CoV-2 was detected in the ward on all five days before activation of air/UV filtration, but on none of the five days when the air/UV filter was operational."
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Finland joins Sweden and Denmark in limiting Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
October 8, 2021
“These are typically mild cases and individuals tend to recover within a short time following standard treatment and rest,” a spokesperson for Morderna said.
News
Case reports underscore risk of cerebral edema, AFCE in children with COVID-19
October 7, 2021
Neurologists urge colleagues to watch for similar cases in children.
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Opinion
Why this round of COVID-19 feels worse
October 7, 2021
The national wave of resistance to vaccination is spurring an exodus from health care.
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Merck’s new COVID-19 pill: ‘Game changer’ or just one more tool?
October 7, 2021
“It’s not exactly a home run, like penicillin for strep throat ... but it is encouraging.”
