Rare Events of ITP Associated With ChAdOx1 Vaccine
Small increased risk for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura seen after first dose with estimated incidence of 1.13 cases per 100,000 doses
Many at High Priority for Kidney Transplant Not on Waitlist
Nonlisted patients disproportionally African American, lack commercial insurance, or reside in lower-income communities
Persistent Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Drowning Death Rates
Rate of drowning higher among American Indian/Alaska Natives and Black persons than all other racial/ethnic groups
U.S. Buys 200 Million Extra Moderna Vaccine Doses, as Possible Booster Shots
It is not clear yet whether, or when, booster shots might be necessary
CureVac’s COVID-19 Vaccine Only 47 Percent Effective
Vaccine's efficacy is the lowest reported so far by a COVID-19 vaccine maker
Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Japan Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
Experts say it is crucial to accelerate the vaccine rollout for the Olympics to be safe
Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Hospitals' need for blood on the rise as they deal with many patients who delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act
Ruling did not address whether the Obama-era law can continue without a provision that requires Americans obtain insurance or pay a penalty
Risk Factors for PHACE Syndrome ID’d in Infantile Hemangiomas
Surface area of 25 cm2 or more, involvement of three or more locations linked to increased risk
Hypothermia Does Not Cut Deaths in Patients With Coma After Cardiac Arrest
At six months, no reduction seen in death, severe disability or worse for those managed with hypothermia versus normothermia
