All articles tagged: COVID-19 (U07.1)

As a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines when they become available this fall.The recommendation was issued Thurs

mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.Kimberly K. Vesco, M.D., M.P.H., from Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon, and colleagues evaluated the asso

Current cannabis use may be an independent risk factor for COVID-19–related complications, according to a study published online June 21 in JAMA Network Open.Nicholas B. Griffith, from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and colleagues examined whether cannabis and tobacco use are associated with adverse hea

As scorching summer temperatures drive Americans indoors and millions travel for vacations and family gatherings, COVID infections are again climbing, U.S. health officials warned Monday.In evidence that suggests a COVID summer wave is underway, case counts are most likely increasing in 39 states and aren’t declining anywhere in the c

Older patients with COVID-19 are more likely to survive hospitalization in facilities with adequate nursing resources, according to a study published online June 7 in the International Journal of Nursing Studies.Karen B. Lasater, Ph.D., R.N., from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in Philadelphia, and colleagues

Just under one-quarter of adults with self-reported COVID-19 report they had not recovered by 90 days, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Network Open.Elizabeth C. Oelsner, M.D., from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, and colleagues used data from 14 ongoing National Institutes of

COVID vaccine makers will be advised to update their shots to target the KP.2 variant, an offshoot of the JN.1 variant that spread widely last winter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.It's a turnaround for the agency: The <a href="https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/updated-covid-19-vaccines-use-united-states-beg

The article discusses the World Health Organization's probe into the origins of COVID-19, highlighting skepticism around China's cooperation. It outlines concerns over the possibility of a lab leak and the ongoing debate over transparency in investigating the pandemic's origins.

New research presented at ECCMID 2024 suggests that long COVID may not be distinguishable from other post-viral syndromes like seasonal influenza. Queensland Health researchers found no evidence of increased functional limitations a year after infection, attributing long COVID's impact more to the sheer number of infections rather than its severity. The study surveyed over 5,000 symptomatic indivi

The aftermath of Covid-19 lockdowns saw a surge in marriages in 2022, following a decline during the pandemic's onset. After decades of stability, marriage rates dropped to 5.1 per 1,000 people in 2020 but rebounded to 6.2 per capita by 2022, indicating a notable increase. The shift towards marriage was accompanied by reports of increased happiness among married individuals, suggesting a positive

The CDC shortens isolation for COVID-19 from 10 to 5 days for most patients. This change aims to balance public health with societal needs amid Omicron surge. However, individuals should still wear masks for 5 additional days when around others.

The article reports that syphilis rates in the U.S. are the highest since 1950, with stagnant STD rates despite efforts to control them. The increase in syphilis cases is a concerning public health issue.

The risk for prolonged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) varies across immunosuppressive conditions, according to a study published in the Jan. 24 issue of Science Translational Medicine.Yijia Li, M.D., from Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues performed a detailed viro-immunologic analysis of a

There was an increase in health care workforce turnover after the pandemic, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in JAMA Health Forum.Karen Shen, Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and colleagues quantified the number of workers exiting from and entering into the health care workforce befo

Declines in cardiovascular disease (CVD) seen from 2010 to 2019 reversed in 2020 and remained high through 2022, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Rebecca C. Woodruff, Ph.D., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Chamblee, Georgia, and colleagues describe t

Many patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infection at high risk for progression are not offered antiviral medication treatment, according to research published in the Jan. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Paul A. Monach, M.D., Ph.D., from the VA Boston Cooperativ

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination is associated with reduced frequency of neonatal respiratory distress (RD), according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Nature Communications.Olivia M. Man, from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles, and colleagues examined the association between matern

The U.S. National Institutes of Health is investigating COVID-19 experiments at Boston University that have sparked a media firestorm, with some news outlets alleging that scientists created a "killer" strain of the coronavirus as part of their research.

The risks for diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are increased in the acute and postacute COVID-19 phases, according to a study published online July 19 in PLOS Medicine.Emma Rezel-Potts, Ph.D., from King's College London, and colleagues conducted a cohort study from 2020 to 2021 analyzing electronic records for

Wastewater testing is effective in detecting infections like mpox, with a 32% likelihood of detection. It's a valuable tool for early disease detection and monitoring, including COVID-19, and will expand to track antibiotic-resistant germs and food poisoning bugs.

COVID-19 immunization completion is nearly half for people with versus without sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a research letter published online Jan. 8 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Hannah K. Peng, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues assessed COVID-19 immunization coverage among 3,424 Michigan residents wit

For adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, early administration of simnotrelvir plus ritonavir shortens the time to sustained resolution of symptoms, according to a study published in the Jan. 18 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Bin Cao, M.D., from the Institute of Respiratory Medicine in the Chinese Academy of Medical Sci

For the first time in months, there has been "a single-week decrease" in flu activity, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.But health officials warn that the flu season is far from over, with a surge expected shortly. "Folks try not to seek care

Blood donations are declining to critical levels, and young people are urged to step up and donate to help address this crisis, according to an NBC News article. The shortage has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, making it essential for younger generations to contribute to blood banks.

During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of head and neck cancer (HNC) decreased, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head &amp; Neck Surgery.Jason Semprini, Ph.D., from the University of Iowa College of Public Health in Iowa City, and colleagues examined the change in localized vers

A vegetarian diet is associated with a lower incidence of COVID-19 infection, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in&nbsp;BMJ Nutrition, Prevention &amp; Health.Júlio César Acosta-Navarro, M.D., Ph.D., from Universidade de Sao Paulo in Brazil, and colleagues examined whether there is an association between a plant-based or vege

In a clinical guideline published online Jan. 11 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, an updated immunization schedule is presented for U.S. adults for 2024.On behalf of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Neil Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and colleagues

Patients with post-COVID-19 vaccination postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) all have preexisting conditions, according to a study published in the January issue of Heart Rhythm.Debbie Lin Teodorescu, M.D., from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and colleagues prospectively collected data from 10 patients in

In children and adolescents, BNT162b2 was effective for COVID-19-related outcomes during the delta and omicron periods, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Qiong Wu, Ph.D., from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and colleagues examined the effectiveness

In children and adolescents, BNT162b2 was effective for COVID-19-related outcomes during the delta and omicron periods, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Qiong Wu, Ph.D., from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and colleagues examined the effectiveness

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage emergency as donations plummet to the lowest levels seen in 20 years."One of the most distressing situations for a doctor is to have a hospital full of patients and an empty refrigerator without any blood products," Pampee Young, M.D., chief medical officer of the Red Cross, said in a

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage emergency as donations plummet to the lowest levels seen in 20 years."One of the most distressing situations for a doctor is to have a hospital full of patients and an empty refrigerator without any blood products," Pampee Young, M.D., chief medical officer of the Red Cross, said in a

The article discusses the emergence of the JN.1 variant, which has become the dominant strain in the United States, raising concerns about its potential impact on COVID-19 cases.

The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with higher burnout among health care professionals (HCPs), particularly patient-facing HCPs, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in BJPsych Open.Vikas Kapil, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from the Queen Mary University of London, and colleagues longitudinally examined mental health in 1,574 HCPs vers

Moral distress during the first nine months of the pandemic was reported by a majority of clinicians working in U.S. safety net practices, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in BMJ Open.Donald E. Pathman, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and colleagues examined causes and levels of moral dis

CDC warns of rising respiratory virus cases in the US, driven by increased COVID-19 hospitalizations, especially among children, and a surge in flu and RSV cases. Low vaccination rates remain a concern.

The World Health Organization has labeled the COVID variant JN.1 as a "variant of interest." While it's not more severe, it accounts for 21% of new cases in the U.S., mainly in the Northeast. Current tests and treatments are still effective, but caution is advised during the holiday season to prevent transmission.

Treatment with nirmatrelvir during acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is not associated with a reduced risk for subsequent development of long COVID, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in the Journal of Medical Virology.Matthew S. Durstenfeld, M.D., from the University of California in

The adjusted mean cost of an inpatient stay for treating COVID-19 was $11,275 overall, with higher mean costs for those with specific comorbidities, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Kandice A. Kapinos, Ph.D., from RAND Corporation in Arlington, Virginia, and colleagues conducted a cross-sectional study

The incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) decreased during the early prepandemic period, with no increase in disease severity, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Danni Liang, M.D., from the Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California, and colleagues examined the populat

The pandemic has reached a "transition point," the World Health Organization said Monday. Still, that does not mean the public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) designation declared by the WHO in January 2020 is over yet. The organization's International Health Regulations Emergency Committee met last week to discuss COVID

For patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), prone positioning does not decrease the time to successful weaning compared with supine positioning, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.<

The JN.1 variant, a descendant of the variant BA.2.86, now accounts for 44 percent of COVID-19 cases, up from roughly 7 percent in late November, the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.The speed at which the JN.1 variant has sprea

Brain health after COVID-19 is impaired, but no more than that seen for patients hospitalized for other medical conditions of similar severity, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in JAMA Network Open.Costanza Peinkhofer, M.D., from Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark, and colleagues examined whether long-term cognitiv

A digital person-centered care program (iWHELD) for people with dementia in nursing homes, adapted for remote delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, is beneficial for improving quality of life and key measures of well-being, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia.Joanne McDermid, from the University

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rebound occurs at a similar rate for those receiving and not receiving oral antiviral treatment and for those receiving nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or placebo, according to research published in the Dec. 22 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality We

Many nursing home residents and adults have not been vaccinated for influenza, COVID-19, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the 2023 to 2024 season, according to research published in the Dec. 22 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Hannah E. Reses, M.P.H., from the C

For a cohort of veterans, disparities in preoperative life-sustaining treatment (LST) documentation rates persist based on race and ethnicity, rurality of residence, and history of mental health disability, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in JAMA Network Open.Adela Wu, M.D., from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Among adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Ellen A. Kramarow, Ph.D., and Betzaida Tejada-Vera, from the National

The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America was held from Nov. 26 to 30 in Chicago, drawing nearly 25,000 participants, including radiologists, radiation oncologists, physicists in medicine, radiologic technologists, and other health care professionals. The conference featured scientific papers from a number of subspecialtie

A nonsignificant decline was seen in the U.S. perinatal mortality rate from 2020 to 2021, according to a December data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.Claudia P. Valenzuela, M.P.H., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues

One in seven U.S. adults report having had long COVID at some point, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in&nbsp;PLOS ONE.David G. Blanchflower, Ph.D., from Dartmouth University in Hanover, New Hampshire, and Alex Bryson, Ph.D., from University College London, used data from the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey (June t

Millennial and Gen Z women are experiencing a decline in health and safety, facing higher risks of suicide, childbirth deaths, and murder, despite improved education and pay. Contributing factors include social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, political strife, and reproductive health restrictions. This alarming trend is highlighted in a report by the Population Reference Bureau.

In 2022, U.S. life expectancy increased to 77.5 years, primarily due to reduced Covid deaths, but remained below pre-pandemic levels, with ongoing challenges in malnutrition and racial health disparities.

In 2022, U.S. life expectancy increased to 77.5 years, primarily due to reduced Covid deaths, but remained below pre-pandemic levels, with ongoing challenges in malnutrition and racial health disparities.

Younger adults had high levels of anxiety and depression through the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah Collier Villaume, Ph.D., from the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and colleagues conducted a cro

From 2021 to 2022, there was an increase in life expectancy, which was seen for both sexes and across racial/ethnic groups, according to a November Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Elizabeth Arias, Ph.D., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hya

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a highly mutated COVID-19 variant, the prevalence of which has tripled in the past two weeks. Now, nearly one in 10 new COVID-19 cases are fueled by the BA.2.86 variant.The variant is spreading the fastest in the Northeast: Just over 13 percent of cases in the New York and New Je

Fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of COVID-19 symptoms in patients with mild or moderate COVID-19, according to a study published online Nov. 17 in the&nbsp;Journal of the American Medical Association.&nbsp;Thomas G. Stewart, Ph.D., from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and colleagues from the Accelerating COVID-19 The

Recent research indicates that the life expectancy gap between men and women in the U.S. has widened, reaching a 5.8-year difference in 2021, the largest since 1996. This increase, primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid crisis, marks a significant rise from the 4.8-year gap in 2010. The study underscores the urgent need for targeted health interventions to address this growing di

COVID-19 vaccination before infection is associated with a reduced risk for post-COVID-19-condition (PCC), according to a study published online Nov. 22 in The BMJ.Lisa Lundberg-Morris, from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, and colleagues conducted a population-based cohort study to examine the effectiveness of primary COVID-19 v

The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on bone health in young adults, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in the American Journal of Human Biology.Darina Falbová, Ph.D., from Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia, and colleagues assessed 773 Slovak young adults aged 18 to 30 years to examine the impact of the CO

The prevalence of olfactory dysfunction (OD) and gustatory dysfunction (GD) declines in the three years after COVID-19 infection, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head &amp; Neck Surgery.Paolo Boscolo-Rizzo, M.D., from the University of Trieste in Italy, and colleagues estimated the three-

Preexisting asthma or rhinitis may increase the risk for long COVID (LC), according to a review published online Nov. 8 in&nbsp;Clinical &amp; Experimental Allergy.Doreen Wolff, from the University of Magdeburg in Germany, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review to examine the epidemiological evidence on allergic dise

The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (Kidney Week) was held this year from Nov. 2 to 5 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including nephrology specialists, researchers, scientists, and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the latest adv

For patients receiving nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (N-R) for acute COVID-19, virologic rebound (VR) occurs in about one in five, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Gregory E. Edelstein, from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and colleagues conducted an observational study to compare the fr

From 2010 to 2021, the gender life expectancy gap increased, with COVID-19 the leading contributor from 2019 to 2021, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Brandon W. Yan, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of California in San Francisco, and colleagues systematically examined the contribution

The article from Medical Xpress reports that zoonotic diseases, which are transmitted from animals to humans, could cause 12 times more deaths by 2050 than in 2020. This increase is linked to factors like climate change and deforestation. The study, excluding COVID-19, analyzed outbreaks from 1963 to 2019, showing a rise in both the frequency and severity of these diseases, underscoring the need f

Coadministration of the BNT162b2 BA.4/5 bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2-biv) and seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV) generally has similar effectiveness against COVID-19- and SIV-related outcomes compared with administration of each vaccine alone, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in JAMA Network Open.Leah J. McGrath,

Electronic cigarette use remains common among U.S. adults, with highest prevalence among those aged 18 to 24 years, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.&nbsp;John Erhabor, M.D., from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and colleagues used data from 414,755 participants in the 2021 Behavioral Risk Fa

Maintenance immunosuppressive drugs are associated with an increased risk for COVID-19 hospitalization in solid organ transplant recipients, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Epiphane Kolla, M.D., M.P.H., from the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products in Paris, and co

More women were diagnosed with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) during than before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the difference was not statistically significant, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.Tahireh Markert, M.D., from Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagu

The Biden administration is encouraging schools throughout the United States to carry naloxone (Narcan) to help prevent fatal drug overdoses in students. The medication was approved earlier this year as an over-the-counter nasal spray

Outpatient treatment of COVID-19 with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) reduces the risk for combined thromboembolic events, but does not affect the risk for other post-COVID-19 conditions (PCCs), according to a study published online Oct. 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.George N. Ioannou, B.M.B.Ch., from the University of Washin

During the COVID-19 pandemic era, pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations decreased transiently, then increased, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Network Open.Kailey A. Remien, D.O., from Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study using data from 41 U.S. childr

The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 11 to 15 in Boston and attracted participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, and other health care professionals. The conference featured education courses and comprehensive educational programs that focused on the latest advances in the d

Americans have been getting COVID-19 treatments such as Paxlovid for free, but that is about to end. The medications will enter the private market this week, the Associated Press reported.The price for a five-day course of Paxlovid, made by Pfizer, will be $1,390. Merck has not confirmed a price for its COVID-19 treatment, Lagevrio, but