mRNA-1273, BNT162b2 Vaccines Comparable for Lowering COVID-19 Risk
mRNA-1273 marginally more effective than BNT162b2 among U.S. veterans, but risk for outcomes at 24 weeks low with both vaccines
Simulation Can Improve Time to First Shock in IHCA
Online education and code simulation improves performance of intensive care unit nurses when responding to in-hospital cardiac arrests
Most Immunosuppressive Meds Not Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Except for rituximab, no increased risk seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy
First U.S. Omicron Case Reported in California
Patient was a traveler, apparently from the San Francisco area, who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22
Colchicine No Benefit Over Supportive Care for COVID-19
No significant reduction reported in mortality, ventilatory support, ICU admission, length of stay, serious adverse events; increase seen in adverse events, diarrhea
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
Regeneron Says Its Antibody Cocktail Likely Weakened by Omicron Variant
No direct data yet available testing the new variant's resistance to immunity from monoclonal antibodies and vaccines
Biden Pushes Vaccines, Masks as Best Defense Against Omicron Variant
News reports out of South Africa noted that COVID-19 cases from omicron have resulted in mostly mild symptoms
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Pandemic Had Greater Effect on Work-Life Balance for Female Physicians
A sizable gender gap evident for risk of depression and anxiety
