Omicron Might Help Shield Against Delta, New Research Suggests
As omicron appears to produce less severe illness than delta, its overall effect might end up having a positive side
No Effect on Ovarian Reserve Seen After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
Mean levels of anti-Müllerian hormone unchanged from baseline to three months after vaccination among reproductive-aged women
Vaccinated Kidney Transplant Recipients Vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 Variants
After two-dose vaccination, only 64 and 67 percent of kidney transplant recipients showed neutralization against B.1.351 (β) and B.1.617.2 (δ)
WMS Issues Guidelines on Tickborne Illness in the U.S.
Strong recommendations include the use of tick repellents for the skin (DEET, picaridin) and clothing (permethrin)
Weight Loss Via Surgery Linked to Improved COVID-19 Outcomes
Adults who underwent weight loss surgery between 2004 and 2017 had a reduced risk for severe outcomes
CDC Reduces Recommended Isolation Time for People With COVID-19
Agency also released updated emergency guidance for health care facilities, decreasing isolation time after infection with COVID-19
Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection Risk Higher With Immune Dysfunction
Risk for breakthrough infection higher for those with immunocompromising conditions, such as HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, solid organ transplant
Characteristics of Hospitalized Pregnant Women With Flu ID’d
Likelihood of severe outcomes increased for pregnant women with influenza A H1N1 versus influenza A H3N2
As Omicron Spreads, Child Hospitalizations Climb 30 Percent in Past Week
By Dec. 28, country had an average of 260 pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations each day
Cancer Patients With Breakthrough COVID-19 Remain at Risk for Severe Outcomes
No significant difference observed in 30-day mortality for fully vaccinated versus unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID-19
