Risk for Severe COVID-19 Low in Patients With Psoriatic Disease
Researchers reported on the severity of COVID-19 outcomes in patients with psoriatic disease, using data from the WARCOV study.
Emerging Diseases
Masks Reduce COVID-19 Incidence in K-12 Setting in Arkansas
Masks are important for preventing COVID-19 incidence in kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) school settings.
Pfizer Begins Trial of COVID-19 Drug Paxlovid in Children 6 to 17 Years
Pfizer Inc announced Tuesday that it has launched a phase 2/3 clinical trial of its COVID-19 antiviral pill known as Paxlovid in children ages 6 to 17 years.
Secondary Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Low in Cohort of K-12 Schools
In a cohort of K-12 schools, secondary transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was low and was reduced by universal masking.
Interim Estimate Suggests Flu Shot Not Effective in 2021-2022 Season
During the 2021-2022 season, influenza vaccination did not reduce the risk for outpatient medically attended illness with influenza A(H3N2) viruses that have predominated this season.
US Airplane, Train, and Transit Mask Mandates Extended to April 18
Mask mandates for airplanes, trains, and transit hubs that were set to expire next week will be extended to April 18.
Continued Dexamethasone at Discharge Not Tied to Better COVID-19 Outcomes
For individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, continuing treatment with dexamethasone at discharge is not associated with a reduction in 14-day all-cause readmission or mortality.
Vaccine Rollout Linked to Drop in Severe COVID-19 in Dialysis Patients
The incidence of severe COVID-19 infections was lower than expected among dialysis patients from the beginning of vaccine rollout.
Signs/Symptoms May ID COVID-19 Even With Negative RT-PCR
Patients who repeatedly tested negative but had signs/symptoms of COVID-19 had similar seroprevalence as RT-PCR-confirmed cases
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Eases ‘Long COVID’
Improvements seen in symptoms of fatigue, breathing difficulties, 6-minute walk test with EECP treatment
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