Pravastatin May Have Protective Effect Against Active Tuberculosis Infection
Investigators assessed whether atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin, fluvastatin, or pravastatin were associated with tuberculosis infection rates.
Preventive Medicine
Vaccination Lowers Risk of COVID-19 Associated Hospitalization in Older Adults
The analysis included adults 65 years of age and older with COVID-19-like illness admitted to 24 hospitals in 14 states during January 1, 2021 through March 26, 2021.
Poll: Many Parents Hesitant to Get Younger Children Vaccinated
As U.S. health officials prepare to authorize the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in younger children.
Influenza Vaccine Provides Some Protection Against Hospitalization in Children
Investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 studies that used a test-negative design to evaluate IVE against influenza-associated hospitalization in children.
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Found for 20% of Patients on Hemodialysis
Even if the vaccine was considered safe for the general population, 20 percent of all responders and 29 percent of both patients aged 18 to 44 years and Black responders were hesitant to seek the COVID-19 vaccine.
Rare Adverse Thrombotic Events After ChAdOx1 nCov-19 Vaccination
To better understand the development of a rare clotting, investigators conducted a PF4-heparin ELISA and a PF4 ELISA to identify platelet-activating antibodies.
Canada Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 12 to 15 Years
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by Canadian health officials for use in children ages 12 to 15 years.
Weight Gain Does Not Attenuate the Mortality Benefit of Smoking Cessation
Although smoking cessation is associated with weight gain, this increase in weight did not offset the mortality benefit of quitting.
COVID-19 Home Collection Antibody Test Gets Emergency Use Authorization
The collected samples are sent to a Symbiotica, Inc laboratory for analysis.
Unhealthy Lifestyle Part of Health Disparities of Adults With Low Socioeconomic Status
Adults with low socioeconomic status and the least healthy lifestyle have a twofold higher risk for mortality.
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