Elevated Risk for Chronic Conditions Found for Transgender People
Transgender people have an elevated risk for chronic conditions versus their cisgender counterparts.
General Pulmonology
High Viral Load in Lungs Linked to COVID-19 Mortality
Increased SARS-CoV-2 abundance and low anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody response are associated with COVID-19 mortality.
COVAX Decreased Global COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Estimates by a Quarter
Fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses than expected will be available through the global COVAX program.
Healthy, Plant-Based Diet Tied to Lower COVID-19 Risk
Association seems to be particularly pronounced among individuals living in areas with higher socioeconomic deprivation
COPD Exacerbations Increased After Ambient Temperature Increase
The risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations is increased about two days after an increase in ambient temperature.
Judge Rules Against Florida Ban on School Mask Mandates
School districts in Florida can require their students to wear masks, despite the governor’s order blocking mask mandates.
New Symptoms, Disability Linger 1 Month After COVID-19 Discharge
Many U.S. patients who survive COVID-19 still face new symptoms and disability one month after hospital discharge.
SARS-CoV-2-Positive Household Members Increase Infection Risk for HCWs
For vaccinated health care workers, exposure to SARS-CoV-2-positive household members is a risk factor associated with infection.
Increased Risk of Cancers for Firefighters at World Trade Center on 9/11
Firefighters who worked at the World Trade Center (WTC) on Sept. 9, 2001 (9/11) have higher rates of all cancers.
Interim Data Show No Increase in Serious Outcomes Post-COVID-19 Vaccination
The incidence of selected serious outcomes is not significantly higher at one to 21 versus 22 to 42 days postvaccination with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Moderna Submits COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Data for FDA Review
A single 50µg dose of mRNA-1273 given as a booster increased neutralizing antibody titer responses above the phase 3 benchmark.
New COVID-19 Cases 300% Higher This Labor Day Weekend Than Last Year
New cases of COVID-19 spiked to levels during the Labor Day weekend that were 300% higher than those seen during the same weekend in 2020.
Which Cancer Patients Need a COVID-19 Booster Shot Most?
An alliance of leading U.S. cancer centers has updated guidance about COVID-19 vaccine boosters for cancer patients and the people around them.
Thrombotic Events Linked With Higher Mortality Among Pediatric Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19, MIS-C
Researchers sought to determine the mortality rate for pediatric patients with COVID-19 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children who experience thrombotic events.
Pfizer to Ship Smaller Packages of COVID-19 Vaccine to Decrease Waste, Boost Uptake
Smaller packages of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that could be available this fall might improve vaccine access and reduce the number of wasted doses.
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