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More evidence MIS-C is a delayed response to SARS-CoV-2
April 13, 2021
CDC analysis of the largest cohort of MIS-C cases in the United States to date shows three temporal peaks of diagnoses in the United States and further validates the “prevailing hypothesis that MIS-C is a postinfectious mediated disorder.”
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Next winter may be rough: Models predict ‘considerable surge’ of COVID
April 13, 2021
“A considerable surge will occur over next winter,” because the new variants are more transmissible, and people will likely relax social distancing and mask wearing.
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FDA, CDC urge pause of J&J COVID vaccine
April 13, 2021
Treatment for traditional blood clots, such as the drug heparin, should not be used for these clots.
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Novel antiplatelet drug: Hope for efficacy without bleeding?
April 12, 2021
A new antiplatelet drug with a completely novel mechanism of action could hold the promise of delivering the holy grail – reducing cardiac events without increasing bleeding.
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U.S. finally hits its stride with COVID-19 vaccination rollouts
April 9, 2021
In settings where large numbers of people are vaccinated, such as nursing homes, COVID-19 cases and deaths have plunged.
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COVID-19 leaves thousands of U.S. children without a parent
April 8, 2021
Model shows COVID-19 accounts for an approximately 20% increase in parental bereavement.
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‘Beyond a reasonable doubt’: COVID-19 brain health fallout is real, severe
April 7, 2021
Study shows one-third of COVID-19 patients were diagnosed with at least 1 of 14 psychiatric or neurologic disorders within a 6-month span after infection.
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List of COVID-19 high-risk comorbidities expanded
April 6, 2021
Underlying conditions increase the risk of severe outcomes for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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Opinion
The COVID-19 push to evolve
April 6, 2021
Responding to financial stressors is not a novel challenge for community pediatric hospital medicine programs.
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New guidelines on antibiotic prescribing focus on shorter courses
April 6, 2021
“Many physicians do not prescribe short-course therapy, frequently defaulting to 10-day courses regardless of the condition.”
