Infectious Diseases
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FLU/SAL inhalers for COPD carry greater pneumonia risk
Pneumonia risks from different types of inhaled corticosteroids have not been well understood.
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Today’s top news highlights: COVID-19 could worsen gambling problems, food allergies less common than thought
The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to increase problematic gambling behaviors.
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COVID-19: Problematic gambling could worsen
Multiple aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to instigate or exacerbate addictive behaviors such as problematic gambling.
Commentary
COVID-19 ravaging the Navajo Nation
The Navajo are having to rely on the strength and resilience of traditional Navajo culture and philosophy to confront COVID, said Dr. Mary Hasbah...
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SARS-CoV-2 infection rate 16% in asymptomatic pregnant women at delivery
Infection rates in the women’s support persons were 10%.
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Whether to test laboring women for SARS-CoV-2 may hinge on regional prevalence
In Los Angeles, researchers stopped universal testing after none of the first asymptomatic women had positive results. In Chicago, they detected...
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Half of Americans would get COVID-19 vaccine, poll shows
Black Americans were more likely than were Hispanic or white responders to say that they don’t plan to get a vaccine.
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Can you catch COVID-19 through your eyes?
The conjunctiva can be infected by other viruses, an expert says.
From the Journals
Severe disease not uncommon in children hospitalized with COVID-19
Of the 46 hospitalized patients, 13 were admitted to the pediatric ICU.
News
Remdesivir shortens COVID-19 time to recovery in published study
The NIAID reported initial promising results from the study earlier this month, which prompted the FDA to issue an emergency use authorization for...
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 vaccine won’t be a slam dunk
A key safety concern to watch for in the coming months is whether a vaccine candidate is able to sidestep the issue of antibody-dependent...