New York City first to offer Paxlovid at COVID-19 testing sites
Jul 01, 2022
The ‘Test-to-Treat’ program is part of federal and city efforts to catch and treat infections early and be ready for new waves of the pandemic.
New York reports five omicron cases, U.S. total rises to nine
Dec 03, 2021
New York and Hawaii officials believe the omicron variant is now spreading in their states, causing infections not associated with international travel.
Rising COVID-19 cases in U.S. not yet cause for alarm: Fauci
Apr 11, 2022
There are an average of 31,000 new cases a day nationwide, a 3% increase from two weeks ago.
Third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose appears to be safe
Apr 15, 2022
There were higher reports of low-severity adverse effects but no change in severe events.
Thanksgiving weekend brought new COVID-19 concerns: the omicron variant
Nov 29, 2021
Saturday, the CDC issued a statement stressing that “no cases of this variant have been identified in the U.S. to date.”
4.95 million deaths linked to antimicrobial resistance in 2019
Jan 28, 2022
Lower respiratory infections accounted for >1.5 million deaths associated with resistance, making it the most burdensome syndrome.
Booster shots more effective during omicron emergence period
Jan 26, 2022
And vaccine effectiveness was lower during omicron with the receipt of two doses, but it was higher after booster dose.
ASN: Proton pump inhibitor use may up risk for acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery
Nov 15, 2021
Adults receiving proton pump inhibitors have increased risk for acute kidney injury requiring dialysis following cardiac surgery.
CDC reports first American with new bird flu
Apr 29, 2022
The CDC notes that the risk to the general public is still low, however.
FDA gives OK to Merck antiviral at-home COVID-19 Pill
Dec 23, 2021
Molnupiravir cut the risk for hospitalization and death in high-risk patients by 30%.