Molnupiravir Does Not Reduce COVID-19-Related Hospitalization, Death
No reduction in COVID-19-associated hospitalizations or deaths seen among high-risk, vaccinated adults
Fewer Symptoms for Mpox Infection Seen After Vaccination
Mpox cases that occurred in vaccinated individuals associated with lower percentage of hospitalization
FDA Approves Sunlenca for Treatment-Resistant HIV
Sunlenca is the first capsid inhibitor approved for HIV
U.S. to Require Negative COVID-19 Test For Chinese Visitor Entry
The new rule, set to go into effect on Jan. 5, was created in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases in China
Ransomware Attacks on Health Care Organizations on the Rise
Nearly twofold increase in annual number of attacks seen from 2016 to 2021, exposing information of nearly 42 million patients
1990 to 2019 Saw Improvement in Women’s Representation in Academic Medicine
However, representation of underrepresented minorities only increased modestly overall
China Eases Travel Rules as COVID-19 Restrictions Lift
During the pandemic, the country has limited passports, allowing them only for family emergencies or some work travel
COVID-19 Vaccination Bests Natural Immunity for Cutting Death, Hospitalizations
However, natural immunity tied to lower incidence of new infection
Peritonitis Tied to Cardiovascular Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Population
Higher risk seen with increasing peritonitis episodes; risk for cardiovascular mortality lower for those commencing peritoneal dialysis in 2012-2019 versus 2003-2011
Life Expectancy Down to 76.4 Years in 2021
Age-specific deaths rates increased for all age groups 1 year and over; no significant change seen in infant mortality rates
