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Omicron may require fourth vaccine dose, Pfizer says
A third dose should provide protection throughout the winter. That may buy time until the early spring to develop new shots that target Omicron....
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Medical board stops warning docs against giving false COVID information
“Physicians have a responsibility to uphold their oath and put forward consensus-driven medical principles.”
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Vaccine protection drops against Omicron, making boosters crucial
“The strains so far vary by their degree of being neutralized by the antibodies from these vaccines, but they are being neutralized nonetheless...
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AHA challenges diet doctor’s study alleging COVID vax risks
The association attached an ‘expression of concern’ to an abstract with controversial claims about the safety of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines that...
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Is mindfulness key to helping physicians with mental health?
“When we go into our state of deep rest in the meditation practice, which is two to five times more restful than sleep, it heals those stress...
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Proper Use and Compliance of Facial Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study of Hospitals in New York City
The impact of mask compliance is particularly important in New York City (NYC) because of the burden of COVID-19 and at-risk demographics. We...
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Pityriasis Rosea Associated With COVID-19 Vaccination: A Common Rash Following Administration of a Novel Vaccine
We report a clinically typical case of pityriasis rosea that developed following COVID-19 vaccination.
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Is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’?
“As that science evolves, we will look at whether we need to update our definition of ‘fully vaccinated.’”
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Seven legal risks of promoting unproven COVID-19 treatments
Depending on the facts, a physician or other health care professional could be charged with reckless endangerment, criminal negligence, or...
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Cardiologist positive for Omicron after London conference
“Came back from a conference in London. With a mask and 3 Pfizer vaccines I managed to get Omicron.”