Low U.S. Flu Rates Seen as Pandemic Rages
Many more people are getting flu shots to avoid the risk for getting both the flu and COVID-19
U.S. Army Researchers Analyze New Coronavirus Variant
Walter Reed team is checking genetic sequences of the mutated virus variant
Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Autoimmune Diseases
Findings strongest for autoimmune diseases involving the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, or connective tissue
Long-Term Care Workers Often Hold Multiple Jobs
Movements from first to second jobs, often in health care or other essential work, may spread COVID-19
Risk for Death, Complications Higher With COVID-19 Versus Flu
Risk for mechanical ventilation use, admission to intensive care, longer length of stay increased for COVID-19 versus flu
Antibody Cocktail Enhances Clearance of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Cocktail of two antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein reduces viral load, with greater effect in antibody-negative patients
Rimegepant Bests Placebo for Preventing Migraine
Mean number of migraine days per month lower in those receiving rimegepant versus placebo
Intensive Glycemic Control May Cut CV Autonomic Neuropathy Risk
Greatest CAN prevention effect seen among type 2 diabetes patients without cardiovascular disease history
Oral Contraceptives Protect Against Ovarian, Endometrial Cancer
Increased risk for breast cancer observed, which was seen for up to two years after discontinuation of oral contraceptives
FDA Issues EUA for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
On Sunday, ACIP voted to recommend frontline workers and those ages 75 years and older be included in next phase of vaccine distribution
