During their hospital course, more men than women experience pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications
Mortality, Preeclampsia Up for Women With COVID-19 Giving Birth
Women hospitalized to give birth who had COVID-19 also had higher rates of myocardial infarction, venous thromboembolism, preterm birth
Continuing Blood Pressure Meds Safe for Those With COVID-19
No difference in outcomes seen among hospitalized COVID-19 patients continuing, discontinuing renin-angiotensin system inhibitors
For COVID-19 ICU Patients, Death Linked to COVID-19 ICU Strain
Mortality increased when COVID-19 ICU demand was >75 to 100 percent for patients treated in COVID-19 ICU
Why is the South African SARS-CoV-2 Strain Spreading Fast
A privately-held, California based immunotherapy company announced their findings from a follow-up Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation study of the SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) and its binding to its receptor on human cells, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2).
California First State With Over 3 Million COVID-19 Cases
Biden administration has said it will not be lifting restrictions on international travel
Expert Panel Criticizes WHO, China for Pandemic Response
Panel finds there were ‘lost opportunities’ to establish basic public health measures early in the pandemic
Virtual Care Maintains Quality Cancer Care
Majority of patients, physicians report satisfaction with virtual care
IgG Level in Convalescent Plasma Affects COVID-19 Death Risk
Risk for death reduced with higher versus lower levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG, but only in patients not receiving mechanical ventilation
COVID-19 Vaccine Likely Safe for Lactating Women
However, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine calls for lactating women to be included in trials