COVID-19 Updates
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The Match and COVID-19: Stolen interviews, swag bags, and stress
“It’s really hard to get a real feel for the program when you’ve not been there in person.”
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Weekly COVID-19 cases in children continue to drop
Children’s share of weekly COVID-19 total increased for the fourth straight week.
From the Journals
Microthrombi, necrosis seen in COVID-19 hearts on autopsy
A new autopsy series shows microthrombi and focal necrosis in hearts of patients who died of COVID-19. The findings support use of anticoagulation...
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New NIH database will track neurologic effects of COVID-19
The NeuroCOVID Project will collect deidentified patient information about new neurological issues that coincide with their COVID disease or...
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J&J vaccine 85% efficacious against severe COVID globally
The efficacy against severe disease provided by the Janssen/J&J vaccine held true regardless of age, race/ethnicity, absence or presence of...
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Rapid shifts in radiotherapy for cancer in response to COVID-19
Some radiotherapy regimens were shortened, but others were intensified, suggesting that they were being used as a replacement for surgery.
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‘Category 5’ COVID hurricane approaches, expert says
Guidelines
COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients: NCCN outlines priorities
Recommended timing of vaccination varies based on cancer and treatment type.
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Tough pain relief choices in the COVID-19 pandemic
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Dr. Fauci sees ‘wake-up call’ in emergence of new virus variants
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The COVID-19 virus may prompt the body to attack itself