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U.S. hits 20 million cases as COVID variant spreads
January 4, 2021
It took 292 days for the US to reach its first 10 million cases, and just 54 more days to double that number.
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COVID-19 mortality in hospitalized HF patients: Nearly 1 in 4
December 31, 2020
In-hospital mortality was 24.2% for patients with HF hospitalized with COVID-19, as compared with 14.2% for individuals without HF who were hospitalized with COVID-19.
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NETs a possible therapeutic target for COVID-19 thrombosis?
December 31, 2020
Small study, but may provide insight regarding COVID-19 patients who experience acute STEMI.
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout faces delays
December 30, 2020
To reach 80% of the country by late June, 3 million people would need to receive a COVID-19 vaccine each day.
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Anorexia and diarrhea top list of GI symptoms in COVID-19 patients
December 30, 2020
Increased ALT levels were the most common sign of abnormal liver function in adults with severe COVID-19.
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Complete blood count scoring can predict COVID-19 severity
December 30, 2020
COVID-19 produces specific alterations in circulating blood cells that can be detected by a routine hematology analyzer.
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New pediatric cases down as U.S. tops 2 million children with COVID-19
December 30, 2020
Drop in weekly pediatric cases was the second since the beginning of December.
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2.1 Million COVID Vaccine Doses Given in U.S.
December 29, 2020
The number is based on the CDC’s Vaccine Tracking System and reports from state and local public health departments, as well as updates from five federal agencies.
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CDC issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance for underlying conditions
December 29, 2020
The CDC guidance had specific information for people with HIV, weakened immune systems, and autoimmune conditions such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and Bell’s palsy.
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Scant risk for SARS-CoV-2 from hospital air
December 28, 2020
Everywhere they look within hospitals, researchers find RNA from SARS-CoV-2 in the air. But viable viruses typically are found only close to patients.