Early Use of IL-6 Inhibitors May Improve COVID-19 Outcomes
Mortality, risk for intubation lower with IL6ri use in severe COVID-19 stage IIB versus stage III
Johnson & Johnson Makes $1 Billion Vaccine Deal
Company has said it will offer doses at a not-for-profit cost to provide global access to the vaccine
Scientists Call for Broader Use of Faster COVID-19 Tests
Currently, most tests rely on complex laboratory procedures, such as polymerase chain reaction
AHA: Cannabis May Have Adverse Cardiovascular Effects
No indication of cardiovascular benefits found; more research needed to further understand adverse effects
Health Plans Not Implementing Prior Authorization Reforms
Findings based on American Medical Association survey of practicing physicians' experiences
Bisphenol A Linked to More Asthma Symptoms in Young Boys
Study shows exposure to bisphenol A is associated with more asthma symptoms in low-income boys
COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate 29 Percent in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Increased odds of adverse outcomes seen for Hispanic/Latinos, African-American Blacks versus white patients
Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Encouraging Results
One study revealed that 56 people made high levels of antibodies with no adverse side effects
Seven States Join Pact to Speed COVID-19 Testing
Bipartisan plan illustrates just how bad testing delays are across the country
CDC Describes 238 Confirmed Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Median patient age was 5.3 years; 86 percent of patients had onset during August to November
