Mortality Decreased for COVID-19 ICU Patients Over Time
Mortality decreased from 43.5 to 19.2 percent between first and last 15-day periods; no change seen in other patient factors
President Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan
On Wednesday, Biden signed three executive orders relating to the coronavirus pandemic shortly after taking office
Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief
A permanent FDA commissioner has not yet been nominated, but Woodcock is under consideration
Mortality, Preeclampsia Up for Women With COVID-19 Giving Birth
Women hospitalized to give birth who had COVID-19 also had higher rates of myocardial infarction, venous thromboembolism, preterm birth
Men More Likely to Test Positive for SARS-CoV-2, Die From COVID-19
During their hospital course, more men than women experience pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications
New York City May Run Out of COVID-19 Vaccines
Mayor asked the federal government to send more vaccine doses as soon as possible
Continuing Blood Pressure Meds Safe for Those With COVID-19
No difference in outcomes seen among hospitalized COVID-19 patients continuing, discontinuing renin-angiotensin system inhibitors
Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media
No gender difference seen in personal attacks; women significantly more likely to report online sexual harassment
Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Levine is secretary of health for Pennsylvania and is currently leading the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
For COVID-19 ICU Patients, Death Linked to COVID-19 ICU Strain
Mortality increased when COVID-19 ICU demand was >75 to 100 percent for patients treated in COVID-19 ICU
