Infectious Diseases
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Oxford coronavirus vaccine ‘triggers immune response’
The candidate vaccine provoked an antibody response within 28 days.
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COVID vaccine tested in people shows early promise
The vaccine is among hundreds being tested worldwide to try to halt the pandemic.
Conference Coverage
Schools can reopen safely with precautions, experts say
For many children, the benefits of in-person school likely outweigh the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission if safety precautions are followed.
Feature
Why doctors keep monitoring kids who recover from mysterious COVID-linked illness
When Israel Shippy had MIS-C, his mother said there was nothing she could do to make him comfortable.
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Proton pump inhibitors tied to COVID-19 risk
These drugs increase the risk for enteric infections, including infection by SARS-CoV-1.
Conference Coverage
Easy access to PrEP reduces rates of HIV acquisition
“We haven’t really seen PrEP being scaled up and offered at such a broad level in communities,” Koss said during AIDS 2020.
From the Journals
HSCT or systemic treatment should be offered to HIV+ patients with lymphoma
Commentary
COVID-19: A primary care perspective
Continued education, cooperation, and adaptation will be needed in the months ahead.
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COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months
“Persistent symptoms are much worse for COVID patients than flu patients,” said Dr. Zijian Chen.
Feature
Six snags docs hit when seeing patients again
Avoiding some of these may help ease the transition to seeing more patients.
Opinion
Wave, surge, or tsunami
Predictive models for COVID-19 have strengths and weaknesses and none are perfect.