Geriatrics
Response to One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Strong in Previously Infected
Neutralizing antibody titer is higher after one dose of mRNA vaccine than after two vaccine doses in previously uninfected persons
Booster Shots a Likely Reality for COVID-19-Vaccinated Americans
And, CDC has scheduled a new emergency hearing on the safety of J&J vaccine for April 23
Hemorrhagic Stroke + COVID-19 Doubles Risk for In-Hospital Mortality
In addition to increased risk for death, hospital and ICU lengths of stay are longer
Risk-Based Approach Developed to Triage Mammography Use
Clinical indication and individual risk factors linked to breast cancer detection and could help triage mammography use
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Nearly Half of Older Adults Use Online Physician Ratings
Online ratings perceived to be very important nearly as often as word-of-mouth recommendations from family and friends
Europe Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths
WHO wants to emphasize the need for Europe to maintain social distancing and speed up vaccinations
Thousands of Vaccinated People in U.S. Infected With COVID-19
New data are the first to indicate how effective COVID-19 vaccines are in real life
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine 90 Percent Effective Six Months After Second Dose
Company also says vaccine is 95 percent effective against severe cases of the disease
Many Older Adults Unaware of Potential Side Effects for New Rx
Physicians should spend more time discussing possible side effects of a newly prescribed medication during the office visit, authors say
