COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
One in four feel fully recovered following COVID-19 hospitalization
The total number and range of ongoing symptoms at one year was “striking” and emphasizes the “multisystem nature of long COVID.”
From the Journals
2020 presidential election tied to spike in cardiac events
“These findings suggest that awareness of the heightened risk of CVD and strategies to mitigate risk during notable political events are needed...
Conference Coverage
More antibodies with longer intervals between COVID vaccine doses
Conference Coverage
Substance use disorders increase risk for death from COVID-19
“We’ve been worried about seeing what consequences SARS-CoV-2 was going to have on users of these substances, especially in light of the great...
From the Journals
COVID-19 again the third-leading cause of U.S. deaths
The overall number of COVID deaths in 2021 increased around 20% over 2020, when around 384,000 people died from the virus.
From the Journals
Myocarditis higher with Moderna COVID vax in young men
Increased risk for myocarditis was seen with both mRNA vaccines in young men, and for the first time suggested a higher risk from vaccination than...
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 accelerated psychological problems for critical care clinicians
From the Journals
Mental illness tied to COVID-19 breakthrough infection
“Individuals with psychiatric disorders “should be prioritized for booster vaccinations and other critical preventive efforts.”
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC panel lists reasons to get second COVID booster
One panelist said she was concerned about the potential for “booster fatigue.”
From the Journals
30% of COVID patients in study developed long COVID
Older age and socioeconomic status were not associated with long COVID – a surprise because those characteristics are often linked with severe...
Conference Coverage
Peripheral muscle fatigue limits post-COVID exercise
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing suggests need for aerobic and muscle strengthening after COVID-19.