Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in mAb Treatment for COVID-19
Monoclonal antibody treatment used infrequently among all racial, ethnic groups; Hispanics received mAbs less often than non-Hispanics
BNT162b2 Vaccine Effective Against Severe COVID-19 in Adolescents
Two doses highly effective against COVID-19-related hospitalization and critical illness for those aged 12 to 18 years
Biden Plans to Send 400 Million N95 Masks to Americans for Free
Move follows updated mask guidance issued by the CDC late last week
FDA Approves Rinvoq for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Approval indicated for those 12 years and older with atopic dermatitis that has not responded to previous treatment
Adding a P2Y12 Inhibitor Does Not Improve Outcomes in COVID-19
Adding a P2Y12 inhibitor to a therapeutic dose of heparin does not improve outcomes among non-critically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19
White House Launches Website for Free Home COVID-19 Tests a Day Ahead of Schedule
Early launch due to 'beta testing'; website currently working at 'limited capacity' ahead of official Wednesday debut
COVID-19 Cases Surge Again in U.S. Nursing Homes
During the week ending Jan. 9, U.S. nursing homes reported more than 32,000 cases and 645 deaths among their residents
COVAX Program Has Now Sent 1 Billion Vaccines to Poorer Nations
Thirty-six of the organization's 194 member countries have still only vaccinated 10 percent of their populations
Factors ID’d for Eventual Surgery in Patients With Appendicitis
Presence of an appendicolith increases risk for undergoing appendectomy after starting antibiotic therapy for acute appendicitis
Long-Term Medication Usage After Bariatric Surgeries Compared
Patterns of medication use for obesity-related comorbidities slightly more favorable following gastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy
