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The Push to Get More People Into Long COVID Studies
Websites that are easier for the layperson to access would allow for wider participation and simplified enrollment procedures would make it easier...
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New mRNA Vaccines in Development for Cancer and Infections
Different forms and designations of mRNA vaccines are used, depending on the application and desired effect.
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COVID Vaccines and New-Onset Seizures: New Data
There was no statistically significant difference in risk for seizures among vaccinated individuals vs placebo recipients.
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Study Shows Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir No More Effective Than Placebo for COVID-19 Symptom Relief
The drug may not be particularly helpful for patients who are not at high risk for severe COVID-19.
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The ED Sailed Smoothly in the Early COVID-19 Days
Few ED personnel tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, and the cumulative interaction between infected healthcare personnel and others resulted in a...
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No Increased Stroke Risk After COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine
No additional stroke risk was found with the COVID-19 vaccine 6 weeks after injection, study finds.
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Severe Flu Confers Higher Risk for Neurologic Disorders Versus COVID
Participants hospitalized with COVID-19 versus influenza were significantly less likely to require care in the following year for migraine,...
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Getting Reluctant Patients to ‘Yes’ on COVID Vaccination
Be patient, acknowledge concerns, appeal to hearts not minds, and make it personal.
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Immunomodulators Do Not Affect COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
SMIs and biologics do not reduce efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination, study finds.
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Hormones and Viruses Influence Each Other: Consider These Connections in Your Patients
Infections with coronaviruses or other infectious agents like influenza can significantly worsen metabolic status, diabetes, and other endocrine...