Wildfires May Amplify Effect of PM₂.₅ Exposure on COVID-19 Dynamics
Increases in COVID-19 cases and deaths seen in 28 days following wildfire-linked increases in PM2.5
Features of Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Syndrome Studied
No individual risk factors identified for VITT, but increased mortality seen for those with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, low platelets
All HHS Health Care Workers Must Now Get COVID-19 Vaccines
Order will affect more than 25,000 clinicians, researchers, contractors, trainees, and volunteers
25 Weeks May Be Cutoff for Severe Neurological Outcomes in Preemies
Preterm delivery before 25 weeks of gestation may be a critical threshold for increased risk for long-term neurological complications
Targeted COVID-19 Vaccine Reminders Boost Uptake
Behaviorally informed messages were sent to health care workers who initially delayed receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Higher Risk for COVID-19 Infection
Risk for COVID-19 infection greater among U.S. Black women with serum levels of vitamin D lower than 20 ng/mL
COVID-19 Vaccine Safe, Recommended for Pregnant Women, CDC Says
Latest recommendation comes after new data showed no raised risk for miscarriage in mothers-to-be during first 20 weeks
Americans Have High Trust in Health Care Providers: Poll
Trust in health care providers could be an important factor in efforts to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Gestational Diabetes at 24 Weeks
Screening for gestational diabetes at or after 24 weeks of gestation has moderate net benefit to improve maternal and fetal outcomes
Barriers Persist for Enrolling Women in Cardiology Clinical Trials
Eight barriers discussed include differential care, ageism, logistical barriers, lack of diversity in clinical trial leadership
