Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
‘Fascinating’ link between Alzheimer’s and COVID-19
Study findings could lead to new treatment targets to slow progression and severity of both diseases.
From the Journals
Even one vaccinated member can cut family’s COVID risk
Study findings may be particularly welcome in regions of the world where vaccination rates are very low, according to investigators.
News
CDC: Children just as vulnerable to COVID as adults
There were 113 COVID-19 outbreaks in schools without mask requirements, in a study of 1,000 schools in Arizona.
Conference Coverage
No short-term death risk in elderly after COVID-19 vaccines
Early reports of deaths shortly after mRNA-based vaccination of very frail elderly patients in Norway prompted a nationwide safety study.
From the Journals
Uncomplicated pediatric chest infection: Antibiotics don’t help
Conference Coverage
Omega-3s tame inflammation in elderly COVID-19 patients
Those who received an intravenous infusion had significant decreases from baseline to end of treatment in the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio.
Feature
Children and COVID-19: U.S. adds latest million cases in record time
Six million children make for a dubious milestone as new cases, ED visits, and vaccinations continue to drop.
Feature
Women with recurrent UTIs express fear, frustration
“There is a need for physicians to modify management strategies ... and to devote more research efforts to improving nonantibiotic options for the...
Opinion
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on respiratory infectious diseases in primary care practice
Public health measures to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 included a concurrent reduction in risk for children to acquire and spread respiratory...
From the Journals
HEPA filters may clean SARS-CoV-2 from the air: Study
"Airborne SARS-CoV-2 was detected in the ward on all five days before activation of air/UV filtration, but on none of the five days when the air/...
Conference Coverage
Cold viruses thrived in kids as other viruses faded in 2020
"Reasoning for rhinovirus and enterovirus circulation is unknown but may be attributed to a number of factors, such as different transmission...