Sex Disparities in COVID-19 Deaths Not Seen Across Race
However, Black women have COVID-19 mortality rates nearly four times higher than White men, three times higher than Asian men
Vaccinating Lactating Mothers May Protect Infants From COVID-19
Anti-spike protein IgG and IgA levels in breast milk significantly elevated from baseline at 80 days after maternal COVID-19 vaccination
Cognitive Deficits in Childhood Tied to Later Mental Health Disorders
Authors say early cognitive interventions in childhood may lessen risk for subsequent symptoms
ACP Offers Guidance on Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections
Best practices recommend limiting antibiotics to five days for COPD exacerbations, acute uncomplicated bronchitis
Longitudinal Study Tracks High Blood Pressure, Stroke Risk
Stroke incidence higher for Black than White individuals; stage 2 hypertension tied to substantially higher stroke risk compared with normal BP
Globally, No Increase Seen in Suicides in Early COVID-19 Pandemic
Findings seen in 21 countries through July 2020, including the United States
FDA: Multiple Violations Found at Baltimore Plant Making COVID-19 Vaccines
Violations included not properly disinfecting equipment, not following procedures meant to prevent contamination, improperly trained employees
Supply May Soon Outstrip Demand in U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
When supply exceeds demand, finding willing arms to receive vaccines gets a lot harder
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Used, but Carry Blood Clot Warning
European Medicines Agency also said the vaccine's benefits still far outweigh its risks
CDC: Risk Low for COVID-19 Surface Transmission
Airborne transmission of the virus continues to be the major threat
