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NCCN recommends third COVID-19 dose for patients with cancer
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The trauma and healing of 9/11 echo in COVID-19
“To me, 9/11 placed psychological first aid on the map,” said Dr. Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, who was involved in early interventions for Sept. 11...
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Changing minds: What moves the needle for the unvaccinated?
“For someone in your position, my personal recommendation is to get vaccinated. There is new information about the vaccine, and more and more...
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Politics or protection? What’s behind the push for boosters?
Two high-level FDA officials have abruptly resigned amid reports that they were angry that the Biden administration was making decisions that...
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WHO tracking new COVID-19 variant called Mu
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COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
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Breakthrough infections twice as likely to be asymptomatic
New research found that of 1.2 million adults who received at least one dose of either the Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca vaccine, fewer than 0.5...
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2021 AGA Rapid Review and Guideline Update: Pre-endoscopy SARS-CoV-2 testing post vaccination
The new guideline eases requirements for testing as vaccinations are rolled out in the interest of minimizing delays in care.
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Even highly allergic adults unlikely to react to COVID-19 vaccine
Risk for allergic reaction has been one of several obstacles in global vaccination efforts.
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Another COVID-19 patient to get ivermectin after court order
Dr. Wagshul accused the CDC and FDA of engaging in a “conspiracy” to prevent ivermectin’s use.
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COVID-clogged ICUs ‘terrify’ those with chronic or emergency illness
"We are playing musical chairs with 100 people and 10 chairs. When the music stops, what happens?"