Researchers recently reported in the peer-review journal Frontiers in Medicine that patients prescribed steroids had a lower risk of death post-hospital discharge than those who didn't receive the anti-inflammatory medicines.
More Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently announced six additional individuals had been diagnosed with monkeypox in London. On May 14, 2022, the UKHSA confirmed these cases live together in the same household.
And on May 16, 2022, four new monkeypox cases were confirmed in England. Where and how they acquired their infection remains under investigation.
One in Nine Discharged After COVID-19 Admission Die or Are Readmitted
Higher risk seen for patients who were male, had multiple comorbidities and more previous emergency department visits
Vaccine Effectiveness Modest for Children, Teens During Omicron
BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic infection modest and declined rapidly, was higher after booster dose in teens
AUA: Pandemic Disruptions Impacted One in Four Prostate, Bladder Cancer Patients
Changes, delays, and cancellation of cancer treatment and ancillary care reported
AUA: Kidney Transplants From COVID-19-Infected Donors Are Safe
Recipient outcomes similar to kidneys from noninfected donors