Among COVID-19-positive adults, outcomes better for those with prior bariatric surgery versus those eligible for bariatric surgery
Two Doses of 10 μg BNT162b2 Safe, Efficacious in 5- to 11-Year-Olds
BNT162b2 vaccine had favorable safety profile in 5- to 11-year-olds similar to that seen in other age groups
Pfizer Asks FDA for Emergency Approval of Its COVID-19 Antiviral Pill
Request comes shortly after clinical trial testing the drug was halted early due to overwhelming evidence of its effectiveness
Pfizer COVID-19 Pill to Be Made, Sold Cheaply in 95 Poor Countries
Countries included in licensing deal mostly in Africa and Asia and account for more than half of the world’s population
COVID-19 Vaccine Protection Wanes, But They Are Our Best Defense
New studies show that first-generation COVID-19 vaccines effectively reduce severe disease but quickly lose their protective value.
In the context of the continuous emergence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variants, and a potential fourth wave accelerating in Europe, these studies suggest enhancing COVID-19 vaccination coverage is still the most critical and urgent priority.
ACR: Lupus Patients Can Have Low Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccines
However, overall disease activity does not appear to change after vaccination
SSRIs Linked to Reduced Relative Risk for Mortality in COVID-19
Relative risks for mortality significantly reduced for any SSRI, fluoxetine, and fluoxetine or fluvoxamine
Prior SARS-CoV-2 Infection Ups Protection for Vaccinated
Prior infection linked to lower risk for breakthrough infection among individuals vaccinated with BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273
Federal Court Backs Stay on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses
Legal challenges against the mandate have been filed by at least 27 states in at least six federal appeals courts