Age, Higher Ferritin Levels Linked to More Severe MIS-C
Children aged 13 to 17 years, 6 to 12 years, with initial ferritin levels >500 µg/L had increased risk for ICU admission
Health Care Employee Turnover Recovering
However, recovery is uneven, particularly among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups
COVID-19-Associated Acute Myocarditis Reported in 2.4 Per 1,000 Patients
AM occurrence is rare, and outcomes differ based on the presence of COVID-19-associated pneumonia
COVID-19 Vaccine Largely Protects Cancer Patients
However, higher risk seen for breakthrough infections and severe outcomes, especially for hematologic malignancies
Incidence of Herpes Zoster Up for ≥50s With COVID-19 Diagnosis
Increased herpes zoster risk found for those with versus without COVID-19, with more pronounced risk following COVID-19 hospitalization
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Fourth Dose of BNT162b2 Offers Protection Against Severe COVID-19
Protection against COVID-19 did not wane in six weeks after receipt of fourth dose; protection against infection waned
Vaccination Mandate for Federal Workers Reinstated by Appeals Court
Mandate was introduced in September but enforcement was halted in January by a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk for DVT, PE, Bleeding
Rate ratios were highest for critical COVID-19, and during first versus second and third pandemic waves in Sweden
Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide Noninferior to Ertapenem for UTI
Findings observed in patients with complicated urinary tract infection or acute pyelonephritis
