New guidance issued Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days.
Observed rates of cancer diagnoses lower than expected in pandemic
Feb 26, 2024
The rate of all-sites cancer incidence was 28.6% lower than expected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
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.
CDC may recommend COVID boosters for some this spring
Feb 16, 2024
The panel is expected to focus on the safety of high-risk Americans, including people 65 and older and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Cognitive symptoms common with post-COVID-19 condition
Feb 15, 2024
Symptoms were linked to increased odds of at least moderate interference with functioning and lower odds of full-time employment.
Prepandemic physical activity tied to COVID-19 diagnosis
Feb 14, 2024
In addition to a lower risk for infections, sufficient physical activity was tied to lower hospitalization.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines safe during pregnancy
Feb 13, 2024
In a large study, there were lower odds of neonatal mortality associated with vaccination.
Trust is most important tool in combating ‘infodemic’ surrounding vaccine confidence, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2024
At the end of the day, building trust is the most important way that providers can combat the “infodemic” surrounding vaccine confidence, according to one public health expert.
No sign latest COVID variant leads to worse symptoms
Jan 24, 2024
JN.1, the COVID variant sweeping the country this winter, is not prompting more severe disease than earlier variants did, early US government data suggest.
‘Sky is the limit’ for health information networks’ SNF insights
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 24, 2024
An expanding health information exchange connecting 71 hospitals and nearly 600 post-acute providers in New Jersey is exceeding expectations.