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Psoriasis associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 in real-world study
Those treated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, methotrexate, and apremilast had statistically lower risks of COVID-19 vs. those on topical therapy.
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CDC: Vaccinated people can mostly drop masks outdoors
It is a minor – but still significant – step toward the end of pandemic restrictions.
News from the FDA/CDC
Feds lift pause of J&J COVID vaccine, add new warning
The warning is directed at women under the age of 50.
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Study: COVID-19 can kill months after infection
The risk of death is increased up to 6 months after they catch the virus.
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Can we get to ‘COVID zero’? Experts predict the next 8 months
From the Journals
COVID-19 infection conveys imperfect immunity in young adults
One in 10 Marine recruits with prior SARS-CoV-2 infections were reinfected during basic training.
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Vaccinating homebound patients is an uphill battle
Learn about the many challenges doctors face to getting this vulnerable population inoculated.
From the Journals
Most patients with chronic inflammatory diseases have sufficient response to COVID-19 vaccination
A preprint publication of a study of 133 people with chronic inflammatory disease and 53 controls shows that those with CID mount immune responses...
From the Journals
Ten reasons airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 appears airtight
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC panel: Pause of J&J COVID-19 vaccine to remain for now
“Putting this vaccine on pause for those of us that are frontline health care workers has really been devastating.”
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How to counsel worried patients about the J&J vaccine news