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As new cases fall, U.S. passes 4 million children with COVID-19
June 15, 2021
CDC data suggest that vaccination has already slowed among children aged 12-15 years.
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Judge tosses hospital staff suit over vaccine mandate
June 14, 2021
“Methodist is trying to do their business of saving lives without giving them the COVID-19 virus.”
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OSHA issues new rules on COVID-19 safety for health care workers
June 14, 2021
“The science tells us that health care workers, particularly those who come into regular contact with the virus, are most at risk at this point in the pandemic.”
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Mavrilimumab may aid severe COVID-19 recovery
June 10, 2021
The granulocyte/macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) blocker reduced the need for mechanical ventilation and death by day 29 versus placebo.
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CDC director cites rise in hospitalizations in urging teen vaccinations
June 8, 2021
“Among hospitalized adolescents, nearly one-third required intensive care unit admission.”
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Collaborative effort reduces COPD readmissions, costs
June 6, 2021
A joint performance-improvement initiative helped reduce COPD-related ED visits and readmissions within 30 days of a COPD discharge.
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Subclinical myocarditis found in some athletes post COVID
June 2, 2021
A study that evaluated college athletes recently infected with COVID-19 with comprehensive cardiac testing, including MRI, found a small percentage had myocarditis despite being asymptomatic.
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AHA reassures myocarditis rare after COVID vaccination, benefits overwhelm risks
May 24, 2021
As CDC investigates rare, mostly mild cases of myocarditis in adolescents and young adults given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, AHA emphasizes their effectiveness and strong safety record.
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ID experts dole out practical advice to help with mask confusion
May 21, 2021
The CDC did not ‘’lift” the mask mandate, but rather supplied guidance for those who are fully vaccinated.
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Worse outcomes for patients with COPD and COVID-19
May 19, 2021
Worse outcomes include 14-day hospitalization, length of stay, ICU admission, 30-day mortality, and use of mechanical ventilation.
