COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Lower SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responses seen in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
Patients who take methotrexate or rituximab seem to be especially vulnerable.
Commentary
How to help vaccinated patients navigate FOGO (fear of going out)
Those with preexisting anxiety disorders may have an even more difficult time resuming routine activities, says Dr. Eva Ritvo.
News
AHA reassures myocarditis rare after COVID vaccination, benefits overwhelm risks
As CDC investigates rare, mostly mild cases of myocarditis in adolescents and young adults given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, AHA emphasizes...
Feature
ID experts dole out practical advice to help with mask confusion
News
Care of post–acute COVID-19 patients requires multidisciplinary collaboration
Expert addresses pathophysiology, epidemiology, and management of patients with postacute COVID-19 syndrome.
Feature
HHS to inject billions into mental health, substance use disorders
The money will be divided equally between the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Program and the Substance Abuse Prevention and...
Feature
Family physicians’ compensation levels stable in pandemic
They ranked in the middle of specialties in terms of the percentages of physicians who thought they were fairly compensated.
Livin' on the MDedge
A new take on breathing and a performance-enhancing placebo
Plus, a product that puts cleanliness next to snail-iness.
Commentary
Acts of kindness, empathy bolster mental health
For clinicians who have been pushed to respond to various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, self-care has never been more important, says Dr. Lina...
Feature
Pressure on primary care expected to intensify with long-COVID
There has been an increase in patients returning to primary care after avoiding it while the pandemic surged.
Conference Coverage
Worse outcomes for patients with COPD and COVID-19