Russia Approves COVID-19 Vaccine Before Trials Completed
President Vladimir Putin claims the vaccine 'works effectively enough'
Persistent Opioid Use Seen in ~10 Percent of Patients After Cardiac Surgery
Higher opioid dosage prescribed at discharge associated with increased risk for new persistent use
Respiratory-Related ED Visits Up in Days Before Thunderstorms
Findings seen among Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those with asthma, COPD, or both
Gilead Seeks FDA Approval for Remdesivir
Trials of the drug show that it can cut recovery time from COVID-19 by nearly a third
FDA Head Says Any Approved COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Safe
Assurance was given during a video briefing with the American Medical Association
E-Cigarette Use Linked to Increased Odds of COVID-19
Dual use of e-cigarettes, cigarettes linked to increased odds of COVID-diagnosis, testing, and symptoms
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
However, likelihood varies by geography, race, and other demographic factors
Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million
Given the increase in uninsured due to COVID-19-related unemployment, this estimate is likely low
Legionella Bacteria Forces CDC Office Closures
Experts warn of risk for legionnaires when people return to buildings left vacant for months due to COVID-19
Flu Vaccination in High-Risk Groups May Reduce CV Events
Hospitalized patients at high risk who are vaccinated have lower rates of MI, TIA, cardiac arrest, death
