Risk for VTE up for IBD patients infected with SARS-CoV-2
Jun 24, 2021
The odds of VTE increased 8.15-fold according to models adjusting for recent hospitalization and steroid exposure.
Current, recent SARS-CoV-2 infection may up VTE risk after surgery
Aug 26, 2021
A substudy of prospective cohort study shows a link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and an increased risk for postoperative venous thromboembolism.
EHR data support reported effectiveness of Ad26.COV2.S vaccine
Nov 02, 2021
The effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson Ad26.COV2.S vaccine is 73.6% for preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, according to a study published online Nov....
Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective
Aug 02, 2024
Low rates of adverse cutaneous effects were seen with successful, appropriate life-saving shocks.
Semaglutide seems beneficial for comorbid T2DM, tobacco use disorder
Jul 29, 2024
A lower risk for medical encounters for a tobacco use disorder diagnosis was seen in association with semaglutide versus other antidiabetes meds.
Differences seen in immune, hormone function for those with long COVID
Sep 29, 2023
Differences were identified in circulating myeloid and lymphocyte populations, as well as exaggerated humoral responses against SARS-CoV-2.
Antibody levels high with COVID-19 vaccination for previously infected
Aug 06, 2021
Antibody levels were higher in the previously infected versus infection-naive after one dose of BNT162b2 vaccine.
Disparities in post-acute stroke care depend on insurance status
Jul 17, 2024
Uninsured patients had the lowest odds of facility versus home discharge and home healthcare discharge versus home without home healthcare.
mRNA-1273, BNT162b2 vaccines comparable for lowering COVID-19 risk
Dec 02, 2021
The mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna) was marginally more effective than the BNT162b2 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) among U.S. veterans, but the risk for outcomes at 24 weeks was low with both vaccines.
US proposes to make COVID-19 shot annual, much like flu shot
Jan 24, 2023
The FDA also wants to switch all COVID-19 vaccines to target the same strains, making the shots interchangeable and simpler to administer.