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FDA grants emergency use authorization to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
“The advantages of having a third vaccine, especially one that is a single shot and can be stored without special refrigeration requirements, will...
News from the FDA/CDC
J&J COVID-19 vaccine wins unanimous backing of FDA panel
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to offer more convenient dosing and be easier to distribute than the two rival products already...
From the Journals
PTSD prevalent in survivors of severe COVID-19
The results are “in line” with findings reported in other events, such as Hurricane Katrina of 2005, and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
From the Journals
New-onset arrhythmias low in COVID-19 and flu
Overall, incidence of AF/AFL and new onset AF/AFL was similar in COVID-19 vs. influenza. Mortality in those with arrhythmias also increased to a...
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Variant found in NYC, Northeast
“A concern is that it might be beginning to overtake other strains, just like the U.K. and South African variants,” said Dr. David Ho.
Commentary
Heroes: Nurses’ sacrifice in the age of COVID-19
“Imagine spending an entire year laboring through the heavy task of lifting patients to prone them in a position that may save their lives,” said...
From the Journals
Myocardial injury seen on MRI in 54% of recovered COVID-19 patients
Two months after discharge, 54% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients with troponin elevation showed signs of myocardial injury on MRI, some of which...
Latest News
Janssen/J&J COVID-19 vaccine cuts transmission, new data show
"The decrease in asymptomatic transmission is very welcome news too in curbing the spread of the virus."
Guidelines
COVID-19 vaccination recommended for rheumatology patients
The threat posed by COVID-19 for people with rheumatic diseases outweighs concerns about vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, says the American College...
News from the FDA/CDC
Variants spur new FDA guidance on COVID vaccines, tests, drugs
The FDA has already been communicating with individual manufacturers as they assess the variants’ effect on their products.
Conference Coverage
Pandemic puts patients with psoriatic disease off seeking medical help
Both the physical and mental health of people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.