Two-thirds of survivors of the most severe COVID-19 face impairment at one year
Apr 26, 2024
Physical, psychiatric and cognitive problems were seen in those discharged to long-term acute care hospitals.
Disease severity similar for RSV as unvaccinated COVID-19, influenza
Apr 05, 2024
The odds of invasive mechanical ventilation and death significantly increased for those with RSV versus vaccinated COVID and flu.
Global adult mortality rates increased during COVID-19
Mar 26, 2024
An increase was seen during the pandemic period, following a decrease between 1950 and 2019; child mortality continued to drop during the pandemic.
Single mindfulness + compassion session aids mental health
Mar 15, 2024
Small delayed benefit seen for loneliness, but larger improvements seen in perceived stress
COVID-19 vaccination linked to lower risk for postinfection outcomes
Mar 13, 2024
A reduced risk was seen for venous thromboembolism, arterial thrombosis/thromboembolism and heart failure.
Updated COVID-19 vaccination effective against ED/urgent care encounters
Mar 01, 2024
Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19-associated emergency department and urgent care encounters was 51% during the first seven to 59 days after an updated dose.
Risk profile IDs COVID-19 patients who will benefit from baricitinib
Feb 26, 2024
Baricitinib plus remdesivir was linked to a reduced risk of death and progression to invasive mechanical ventilation.
Prevalence of long COVID varies geographically in the United States
Feb 16, 2024
In New England and the Pacific, prevalence tended to be lower, whereas higher prevalence was seen in the South, Midwest and West.
COVID-19 tied to significant increase in outpatient healthcare
Feb 13, 2024
The greatest increase in utilization was seen for veterans aged 85 years and older (6.1 visits) versus those aged 20 to 44 years (4.8 visits).
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines safe during pregnancy
Feb 13, 2024
In a large study, there were lower odds of neonatal mortality associated with vaccination.