Ischemic Heart, Hypertensive Disease Deaths Up During COVID-19
Second study shows reduction in cardiovascular diagnostic testing across the world during pandemic
More Infectious COVID-19 Variant Now Seen in Nine States
A South African variant that is also more contagious has not been detected in the United States yet
Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
However, lower education, income, and perceived threat of COVID-19 tied to lower likelihood
Symptoms Persist in Many Discharged COVID-19 Patients
Most common symptoms at six months were fatigue or muscle weakness, sleep difficulties, anxiety or depression
Timing, Intensity of Oral Sex Are Risk Factors for HPV-OPC
Increased odds of human papillomavirus oropharyngeal cancer seen for younger age at first oral sex, oral sex intensity
Pediatric Hospitalization for COVID-19 Increasing Across States
Rates at beginning and end of study and extent of change in rates significantly vary across states
WHO Experts Arrive in China Thursday to Probe COVID-19 Origins
China has stalled on admitting the independent group of WHO experts into the country
Two Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses From BioNTech Expected This Year
Company also looking to widen eligibility for the vaccine to include pregnant women, children, and others
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Biden Says He Will Release All Vaccine Doses After Taking Office
The potentially risky move is meant to boost a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program that has gotten off to a slow start
