COVID-19 Updates
Guidelines
Don’t discontinue osteoporosis meds for COVID-19 vaccines, expert guidance says
Recommendations help physicians distinguish between a reaction to the vaccine and a reaction to medication.
From the Journals
Delay surgery by 7 weeks after COVID-19 diagnosis, study shows
Opinion
Myth busting: SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
The mRNA and replication-defective DNA vaccines never interact with your DNA. They cannot alter your DNA.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC data strengthen link between obesity and severe COVID
Progressively intensive management of COVID-19 might be needed for patients with more severe obesity.
News
FDA authorizes first molecular at-home, OTC COVID-19 test
The Cue OTC Test is the first molecular diagnostic test available to consumers without a prescription.
Feature
Missed visits during pandemic cause ‘detrimental ripple effects’
ACP president says doctors are already seeing the consequences of postponing care.
Feature
Potential COVID-19 variant surge looms over U.S.
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Conference Coverage
Five-day course of oral antiviral appears to stop SARS-CoV-2 in its tracks
Clinical Review
Management of a Child vs an Adult Presenting With Acral Lesions During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Practical Review
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been a rise in the diagnosis of acral lesions, including chilblainslike lesions...
News
CDC: Vaccinated people can gather indoors without masks
Feature
How to make resident mental health care stigma free
Opt-out programs offer a counterbalance to many negative tendencies in residency, said Dr. Lisa Meeks.