Two Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Variant P.1 Identified in Minnesota
Patients reported travel to Brazil within 14 days prior to symptom onset; genome sequencing confirmed specimens to be P.1 variant
Shortage of Syringes Reported for COVID-19 Shots
Billions poured into development of vaccines, but little public investment made in expanding manufacturing for syringes
Uptake of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Lower Among Minorities
Uptake lower among Black, Asian, Hispanic adults versus Whites; those vaccinated less likely to receive high-dose vaccine
CDC: 21,869 West Nile Virus Cases Identified in U.S. in 2009 to 2018
59 percent were neuroinvasive disease cases, which occurred more often with increasing age
California Targets Vulnerable Neighborhoods for COVID-19 Vaccination
Neighborhoods considered highly vulnerable based on factors such as income, education, housing, and transportation
COVID-19 Death Rates 10 Times Higher in Countries Where Most Are Overweight
Higher BMI also associated with increased risk for hospitalization, ICU admission, need for mechanical ventilation
Dysnatremia Tied to Poorer Prognosis in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Hypernatremia linked to increased mortality, while hyponatremia at admission linked to increased odds of needing ventilatory support
NIH Halts Trial of Convalescent Plasma for Mild COVID-19
While the treatment seemed safe, no significant differences in outcomes were seen between patients receiving convalescent plasma or placebo
Good Response Seen With HealthCare.gov Reopening
CMS figures show more than 206,000 people signed up for coverage from Feb. 15 to 28
New Algorithm Can Predict Advanced Liver Disease
The CIRRhosis Using Standard tests algorithm could use results of routine blood tests to identify those at high risk for advanced liver disease
