Infectious Diseases
News
Decline in children’s COVID-19 cases slows
New deaths during the week of Feb. 19-25 were up from the week before.
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COVID-19 vaccination linked to less mechanical ventilation
A new paper offers a “real-world” look at vaccination effectiveness, according to the authors.
Clinical
Seeking the next generation of antibiotics
Researchers are exploring gene-editing technology to address the resistance crisis.
News
New cases of child COVID-19 drop for fifth straight week
Weekly cases fall to a level not seen since late October and new deaths drop below double digits.
News
New child COVID-19 cases decline as total passes 3 million
Weekly cases dropped below 100,000 for the first time since early November.
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One-third of health care workers leery of getting COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows
Self-reported willingness to be vaccinated differs by age, gender, race, and hospital role, suggests research.
Perspectives
Is COVID-19 accelerating progress toward high-value care?
COVID-19 has forced hospitalists to reconsider almost every aspect of care.
News
COVID-19 in children: New cases down for third straight week
Children’s share of all new cases has risen for five consecutive weeks.
News
U.K. COVID-19 variant doubling every 10 days in the U.S.: Study
News
Are diagnosticians chasing COVID-linked zebras and missing horses?
In their desire to not miss MIS-C, doctors triggered a cascade of specialty consultations, follow-up testing, and an unwarranted diagnostic...