Brazilian Coronavirus Variant Found in Minnesota
No immediate indication seen that the variant is spreading in the state
Full-Dose Heparin May Aid Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients
Interim results show improvement in primary end point of need for ventilation, other organ-supportive interventions
U.S. to Get Fewer Vials of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Pharmacists found they could get an extra dose out of Pfizer vials that were supposed to contain only five doses
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against British, South African Variants
Company says it is working on a new form of the vaccine to use as a booster shot against the South African variant
2.5 Anaphylaxis Cases Reported Per Million COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine Shots
Nine of the 10 cases occurred in individuals with documented history of allergies, allergic reactions
Groups Jointly Issue Guidelines for Von Willebrand Disease
ASH, ISTH, NHF, and WFH developed clinical guidelines for the diagnosis, management of von Willebrand disease
Oily Fish Consumption Tied to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Use of fish oil supplements over time also tied to lower diabetes risk
Bamlanivimab + Etesevimab Reduces SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load
No significant reduction seen in viral load at day 11 with bamlanivimab monotherapy in mild-to-moderate COVID-19
Opioid Use May Contribute to Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
At the state level, opioid death rate at four years prior predicted the initial incidence of pancreatic cancer
