In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Common in Critically Ill With COVID-19
About half received cardiopulmonary resuscitation; only 12 percent receiving CPR survived to discharge
September 2020 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for September 2020. This roundup includes the...
Bronchitis in Early Childhood Linked to Later Lung Disease
Lung diseases occurring later in life more likely to be asthma, pneumonia rather than chronic bronchitis
No Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Expected Until Next Spring
Company will not be ready to seek U.S. approval for the vaccine until at least late January
Review: Children, Teens Have Lower Susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2
Most studies consistent with lower seroprevalence for children versus adults; similar for teens, adults
~60 Percent of Pregnant Women Got Flu Shot in 2019 to 2020
56.6 percent received Tdap in pregnancy; highest cover seen with provider offer, referral for vaccination
Recent Increase Seen in COVID-19 Incidence Among 18- to 22-Year-Olds
During Aug. 2 to Sept. 5, weekly incidence increased 55.1 percent nationally, with regional variation
Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020
From February to April 2020, drop >20 percent observed for all primary admission diagnoses
Current Trends in COVID-19 Reported for U.S. Youth
Incidence of COVID-19 higher in teenagers than children during May to September 2020
No Race Difference Found in COVID-19 Mortality Rates at Same Medical Center
Risk-adjusted survival outcomes similar between Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White COVID-19 patients
