Wood Ear Mushrooms Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Mushrooms were distributed in six packs of 5-lb bags to restaurants in more than 30 states, Canada
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Chinese Company Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Available in U.S. in Early 2021
If it passes final round of human tests, SinoVac will apply to the FDA to sell CoronaVac vaccine
Acute Kidney Injury Ups Risk for Death in COVID-19 Patients
Findings based on large study of hospitalized patients in New York City early in the pandemic
Stroke ‘Alarm Clock’ Improves Acute Stroke Management Metrics
Time from door to completion of diagnostic work-up improved with feedback-demanding clock
Most People With SARS-CoV-2 Do Not Remain Asymptomatic
Secondary attack rate lower for contacts of people with asymptomatic versus symptomatic infection
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width, Mortality Tied in COVID-19
Elevated RDW and increase in RDW during hospitalization linked to increased mortality risk
SARS-CoV-2 Mortality Mainly Linked to Older Age, Comorbidity
Among U.S. veterans, obesity, Black race, Hispanic ethnicity, COPD, HTN not tied to COVID-19 mortality
Stricter Vaccine Approval Rules Coming From FDA
If approved by the White House, revised guidelines could be released as early as next week
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Begins Final Stage of Clinical Trials
Phase 3 trials will include 60,000 people and be the largest for a COVID-19 vaccine in the United States
