First OTC Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Approved by the FDA
Approval establishes a new device classification, meaning other similar home tests could potentially have an easier approval process in the future
Olfactory, Gustatory Dysfunction Decline in Years Following COVID-19
Three years after COVID-19, no significant excess of olfactory or gustatory dysfunction seen in cases versus controls
Preexisting Allergic Disease May Increase Risk for Long COVID
Systematic literature review identifies increased risk but with very low certainty
For Teens, Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Highest for Hybrid Immunity
Protection highest for students with immunity from previous infection and three doses of vaccination
Virologic Rebound Occurs in ~20 Percent Receiving Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir
Virologic rebound more common among those who started therapy within two days of symptom onset
Gender Life Expectancy Gap Increased From 2010 to 2021
Leading contributors to widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19, unintentional injuries
Variability Seen in Use of Influenza Antiviral Agents in Children
Guideline-concordant antiviral use low for young children at high risk for influenza complications
Coadministration of COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines Seems Effective
Generally similar effectiveness against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza-related outcomes seen with coadministration
Maintenance Immunosuppressive Drugs Tied to Severe COVID-19
Findings seen for recipients across solid organ transplant types
CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type
Health care workers frustrated that the draft recommendation does not specify what kind of mask should be worn
