COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Antibody mix may prevent COVID symptoms in some asymptomatic people
The results suggest new potential for monoclonal antibodies currently used for postexposure prophylaxis and treatment of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2....
Commentary
Case report: Male with acute new-onset suicidal ideation tied to SARS-CoV-2
We believe our case represents a direct neurocognitive/neuropsychiatric insult due to the COVID-19 infection.
From the Journals
Childhood trauma may influence vaccine hesitancy
Hesitancy was three times higher among people who had experienced four or more types of childhood trauma.
From the Journals
Omicron subvariant 1.5 times more contagious than Omicron
The WHO hasn’t labeled BA.2 a “variant of concern” so far but will continue to monitor it.
From the Journals
Pandemic pushed death rates to historic highs
Historical data may help support preparation for future pandemics.
News
FDA grants full approval to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The Moderna vaccine also now has a new trade name: Spikevax.
Latest News
Long COVID is real, and many real questions remain
It remains unclear if a hyperinflammatory response is driving persistent post-COVID-19 symptoms.
News from the FDA/CDC
Immunocompromised patients should receive fourth COVID shot: CDC
The CDC contacted pharmacies on Jan. 26 to reinforce the message that people with moderate to severe immune suppression should receive a fourth...
From the Journals
Hong Kong, U.S., Israeli data illuminate COVID vaccine myocarditis
Prevalences, nuances of presentation, and likely clinical course of myocarditis after use of some vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are in sharper view...
Latest News
Get free masks at grocery stores and pharmacies starting Jan. 28
The Biden administration is sending out 400 million N95 masks from the Strategic National Stockpile.
Opinion
Another winter for our discontent
I have figured out that I am not good at predicting what will happen next, and the experts don’t seem to be much better.