Trial of Antibody Drug for COVID-19 Stopped for Lack of Effectiveness
Eli Lilly says government is continuing a separate study testing the antibody drug in mild to moderately ill patients
COVID-19 Patients More Often Have Vitamin D Deficiency
COVID-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency have increased serum ferritin, troponin levels
Decrease Seen in Non-COVID-19-Related Hospitalizations at Peak
Caseload of common medical emergencies, including acute MI, ischemic stroke also decreased
Hospitals Straining Under Weight of Surging COVID-19 Case Counts
More than 41,000 COVID-19 patients hospitalized across the country, a 40 percent rise in the past month
Antifungal Meds Cut Risk for Death After Lung Transplant
Prophylactic antifungal medications cut risk for dying by half
AstraZeneca, J&J Resume U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the restart after reviewing all safety data
SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV
Career counseling recommended for those planning to conduct exposure-prone procedures
MRI Safe for Those With Non-MRI-Conditional Cardiac Devices
MRI can be performed safely in patients with non-MRI-conditional devices, including pacemakers
Findings Conflicted for Benefit of Tocilizumab in COVID-19
One trial shows reduction in mortality, but no evidence of efficacy seen in two additional trials
Survival From COVID-19 High in Patients With Psoriasis
Risk for hospitalization increased for patients using nonbiologic systemic therapy versus biologics
