Agency noted that lab accidents have triggered some previous outbreaks, so theory could not be discounted
Food Allergy Tied to Lower Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Asthma does not raise risk for infection or household transmission
Hormonal Contraceptives Tied to Lower Suicide Attempt Risk
Risk lower in women with no psychiatric history and particularly those using ethinylestradiol-containing hormonal contraceptives
Caribbean Countries Celebrate HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Throughout the Caribbean, countries are making measurable gains toward ending the AIDS epidemic and ushering in an AIDS-free generation.
These innovative countries are doing so by using science, innovation, and evidence-based strategies to help save lives.
The efforts are celebrated annually on the Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which is today, June 8, 2022.
‘This is the eighth annual observance, and we want to take a moment to recognize the impact that HIV/AIDS has on Caribbean American communities, stated a HIV.gov press release.
ADA: Diabetes May Quadruple Risk for Long COVID
Authors say review findings are limited by heterogenous definitions of long COVID in published studies
Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infections Up in Persons With HIV
Risk for breakthrough infections increased in association with younger age, history of COVID-19, not receiving additional vaccine dose
ASCO: Disparities Seen in Telehealth Use for Cancer Care During Pandemic
Disparities according to race, geographic location, socioeconomic status seen for telehealth use among patients initiating cancer treatment
More Clinical Benefits of Molnupiravir ID’d in COVID-19
Compared with placebo, normalization of C-reactive protein and oxygen saturation faster, with improvements seen on day 3 of treatment
FDA Panel to Decide on Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine contains nanoparticles composed of proteins from the surface of the coronavirus
Vaccination Status Affects Patient Willingness to Have Surgery During Pandemic
In hypothetical scenarios for a viral pandemic, willingness for surgery was higher with both patients and hospital staff vaccinated