COVID-19 Risk Assessed in Radiation Treatment for Cancer
Treatment modification in radiation therapy was not associated with altered risk from COVID-19 in lower-risk scenarios.
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IL-1, IL-6 Inhibition in Patients With COVID-19 and Hyperinflammation Assessed
Researchers compared IL-1 and IL-6 inhibition vs standard management in hospitalized patients with COVID-19, respiratory insufficiency, and hyperinflammation.
Myocarditis Associated With Greater Oxygen Therapy Needs, Longer Hospitalization in Patients With COVID-19
Researchers sought to investigate the relationship between myocarditis and COVID-19 and inform therapeutic treatment.
Mortality, Readmission Decreased With COVID-19 Discharge on Home Oxygen
For patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, rates of mortality and 30-day readmission are low with discharge on home oxygen.
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COVID-19 Was Third Leading Cause of Death in US in 2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 was reported as an underlying or contributing cause of death for 11.3 percent of deaths in 2020.
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Highly Effective 6 Months After Second Dose
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is more than 91 percent effective six months after people get their second dose.
Production Error at US Plant Ruins 15 Million Doses of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
A production error that ruined about 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson one-dose COVID-19 vaccine could delay upcoming shipments.
Major Bleeding Linked to Anticoagulant Overdose in ICU Patients With COVID‑19
Findings from a retrospective chart review showed a need to carefully monitor inflammatory biomarkers and anticoagulant dosage in patients with severe COVID-19.
More Cases of Blood Clots Linked to AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
British regulators say they have identified 30 cases of rare blood clots in people who have received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna Approved to Increase Doses in COVID-19 Vaccine Vials
Moderna has been authorized to put 50 percent more COVID-19 vaccine into its vials and expects to start shipping within weeks.
Biden Administration Begins Campaign to Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Biden administration launched a public outreach effort that will focus on communities that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Helmet Noninvasive Ventilation vs High-Flow Nasal Oxygen in COVID-19 With Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
The use of high-flow nasal oxygen vs helmet noninvasive ventilation did not significantly vary in terms of the number of days free from respiratory support in critically ill patients with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure from COVID-19.
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