Extension comes at the recommendation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Debt Valuation of Private Equity-Backed Dermatology Groups Down
Valuation of debt instruments significantly decreased from May to August 2019, followed by further decrease during COVID-19
Continued Dexamethasone at Discharge Not Tied to Better COVID-19 Outcomes
No association seen with reduced 14-day all-cause readmission or mortality for individuals continuing dexamethasone at discharge
In Reversal, WHO Now Supports COVID-19 Boosters
Number of studies show that booster doses help restore weakening immunity and protect against severe COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Higher in Urban Versus Rural Counties
Completion of primary series was higher in urban than rural counties; receipt of booster similarly low in both urban, rural counties
Excess Mortality Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia in COVID-19
Enrollees with ADRD had increased adjusted mortality, especially for Asian, Black, Hispanic populations with ADRD
Do Traveling Pets Need COVID-19 Passports?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) website recently confirmed 'during the COVID-19 pandemic, pet owners should review country requirements for a pet before departing on a trip in 2022.
To view their current pet travel health requirements, select your destination country from this drop-down menu.
Employment at Skilled Nursing Facilities Declined During COVID-19
Positive association found between COVID-19 burden and 12-month percent change in employment levels among SNFs
Congenital Heart Defect May Up Risk for Critical COVID-19 Illness
Among patients with congenital heart defects, critical COVID-19 outcomes linked to having comorbidities, male sex, age 50 to 64 years