Among children infected with SARS-CoV-2, 9.5 percent have severe GI effects, such as disseminated adenomesenteritis, appendicitis, pancreatitis
Molnupiravir Cuts Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness in Adults
Risk for hospitalization or death lower in at-risk adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 receiving oral therapy with molnupiravir versus placebo
Pandemic Worsened Mental Health, Social Risk in Minority Children
Depression/anxiety problems increased for urban, racial- and ethnic-minority children during versus six months before the pandemic
Opioid Rx Up, Non-Rx Therapy Down During the Pandemic
Nonpharmacologic therapy decreased, opioid prescribing increased for patients seeking treatment for pain management in 2020 versus 2019
Test-to-Stay Strategy Seems Effective for Saving In-Person Learning
Studies show secondary attack rate of 1.5 percent in Lake County, Illinois; no tertiary transmission in 20 identified outbreaks in Los Angeles
Moderna Says Its Booster Protects Well Against Omicron
Experts agree that booster shots are the best defense against the omicron variant
Biden to Address Nation Tuesday on Omicron Response, Outlook
President expected to detail how the government will respond to rising case levels, and to urge Americans to get vaccinated
48 COVID-19 Cases Reported on World’s Largest Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean said that those who tested positive were immediately isolated to prevent the spread of infection