China to drop COVID-19 test requirement for foreign travelers
Aug 28, 2023
The announcement marks a significant milestone in the country, which has enforced strict lockdowns and “zero COVID” policies during the pandemic.
Intranasal corticosteroids tied to less severe COVID-19 outcomes
Oct 01, 2021
The findings were seen among individuals regularly using steroid nasal sprays before a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Man dies in first fatal case of Alaskapox
Feb 14, 2024
The Alaska Section of Epidemiology said the patient was “an elderly man from the Kenai Peninsula with a history of drug-induced immunosuppression” due to cancer treatments.
CDC reports no new mpox cases in over a week for first time since outbreak began
Apr 28, 2023
Since the outbreak began last May, more than 30,000 people have been infected with the virus, and 42 people have died.
SARS-CoV-2 rebound rate similar with, without oral antivirals
Dec 22, 2023
A second study shows similar rates of SARS-CoV-2 RNA shedding and viral rebound for those receiving nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or placebo.
Lung cancer treatment may impact daily function in older adults
Oct 07, 2021
Life-space assessments may help older adults better understand how cancer treatment impacts their lives, authors say.
Casirivimab + imdevimab prevents progression to symptomatic COVID-19
Jan 26, 2022
For asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2-positive individuals living with infected household contact, the combo cuts the incidence of symptomatic COVID-19.
Small CV impact seen when replacing salt with low-sodium salt substitute
Aug 24, 2022
The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level
Interventions to promote physical activity may benefit asthma patients
Jan 10, 2022
Programs to increase physical activity may improve quality of life, but no effect was seen on asthma control or asthma medication usage.
COVID-19 certification mandates may increase vaccine uptake
Dec 22, 2021
Country-specific information, such as prior vaccination uptake and vaccine hesitancy, may influence the effect of COVID-19 certification mandates.