Vitamin D Supplements, Cod Liver Oil Do Not Reduce COVID-19 Risk
Two studies show no significant difference in risk for COVID-19 or in four coprimary end points, including SARS-CoV-2, serious COVID-19
COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk Higher for Men With Hypogonadism
Odds of hospitalization higher for men receiving inadequate TTh versus those with normal testosterone concentration while receiving TTh
Risk for COVID-19, COVID-19-Related Death Up With Folic Acid Rx
No association found for prescription of methotrexate with increased risk for COVID-19 or COVID-19-related death
Prevalence of Concurrent HIV, STIs High in Persons With Monkeypox
Higher proportion of monkeypox patients with versus without HIV infection hospitalized
Flu Vaccine Offers Moderate Protection From Stroke
After full adjustment, association between influenza vaccination and ischemic stroke yielded adjusted odds ratio of 0.88
COVID-19 Vaccines Likely to Become Annual Shots: White House
Future booster updates would likely target whatever omicron subvariant is spreading
First Needle-Free COVID-19 Vaccines Receive Approval in India, China
Nasal and inhaled vaccines place doses directly where the virus enters the body, such as in the nose or mouth
First-Born Children More Likely to Be Up-to-Date on Vaccination
Results were partially attenuated when number of children in the household was introduced as a control
Plasma Viral Antigen Linked to Baseline Severity of COVID-19
High levels of plasma viral antigen linked to outcomes such as worse pulmonary status and longer time to hospital discharge
Risk for Myocarditis Low After BNT162b2 Booster in Israel
Risk estimates (cases per 100,000) 6.44 and 5.21 for males aged 16 to 19 and 20 to 24 years, respectively, compared with 1.42 overall