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COVID-19 vaccine standards questioned at FDA advisory meeting
October 23, 2020
Speakers asked for data showing COVID-19 vaccines can prevent serious illness and urged transparency about the agency’s deliberations for each product to be considered.
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CDC expands definition of COVID-19 exposure from ‘close contact’
October 23, 2020
Four factors associated with higher risk for transmission are the proximity of each encounter, its duration, whether an interaction takes place indoors or outdoors, and the number of people encountered.
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FDA approves remdesivir, first treatment for COVID-19
October 22, 2020
The FDA also issued a new EUA for remdesivir allowing treatment of hospitalized pediatric patients younger than 12 weighing at least 3.5 kg.
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Certain statins linked to lower mortality risk in patients admitted for sepsis
October 22, 2020
Statin use was associated with lower mortality, compared with no use, with hydrophilic and synthetic statins besting lipophilic and fungal-derived statins.
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Rinse and repeat? Mouthwash might mitigate COVID-19 spread
October 22, 2020
"I would recommend the use of the rinses on top of wearing mask and social distancing. This could add a layer of protection for yourself and others."
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Cardiogenic shock rate soars in COVID-positive ACS
October 21, 2020
In-hospital mortality was quadrupled in COVID-positive STEMI patients.
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Brazil confirms death of volunteer in COVID-19 vaccine trial
October 21, 2020
The vaccine was developed by Oxford University and Astra Zeneca.
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Survey: Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine dips below 50%
October 21, 2020
Willingness to get such a vaccine has been steadily dropping since April.
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Latest week brings 44,000 more children with COVID-19
October 21, 2020
California has the most cumulative child cases, and Texas has the most deaths.
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COVID-19 antibody response not reduced with diabetes
October 20, 2020
Findings provide “cautious optimism” that a COVID-19 vaccine would be expected to work as well in people with diabetes as those without.
