First Known U.S. Case of New Variant of COVID-19 Seen in Colorado
Variant is thought to be more contagious -- but not more lethal -- than variants previously circulating this year
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled
Hand sanitizer recall due to presence of methanol; oral rinse recall due to possible contamination with bacteria
U.K. Is First Country to Approve Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine could become the dominant form of inoculation because at $3 to $4 a dose, it is a fraction of the cost of other vaccines
Another COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Begins Final Clinical Trials
Novavax vaccine needs only standard refrigeration, not freezing or ultracold temperature storage
Factors Identified Tied to Resultant Oophorectomy With Ovarian Torsion
Awareness of these factors may promote ovarian-conserving surgery, the authors say
Altered Mentation, Stroke Up COVID-19 In-Hospital Mortality
Findings revealed by comparison to matched hospitalized COVID-19 patients without neurological involvement
One in Four Older Adults Have Used Emergency Dept in Past Few Years
Cost of emergency care is major concern among most older adults
Male Sex Is Risk Factor for Increased Mortality in COVID-19
Diabetes with chronic complications, hypertension with chronic complications, obesity show age-dependent effects
Early Tracheostomy May Be Considered in Severe COVID-19
Findings challenge recommendations to delay or avoid tracheostomy in this patient population
