COVID-19

Long-term shedding of mutated variants could pose a concern for spread among the public.

Investigators reported that more than half of individuals had great knowledge about protecting themselves from COVID-19.

Though hospitalizations and test positivity remain at modest levels, wastewater analysis indicates high circulation of SARS-CoV-2, especially in western states.

In 2021, cancer diagnosis rates remained low after major disruptions during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the absence of a common treatment for long COVID, researchers from around the world documented the best currently available therapies.

Bezisterim, an anti-inflammatory insulin sensitizer, will be authorized to proceed to a phase 2 clinical trial.

In an initiative to close vaccine gaps in local Missouri communities, pharmacists and community health workers proved essential.

Let’s shine the spotlight on ourselves, and let’s begin to heal.

The acceptance will lead to vaccines that provide better protection against the KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2.

In an analysis of 16 immunocompromised patients with COVID-19, intravenous immunoglobulin was effective and associated with clinical cure.

Professional standard of care has judicial affirmation

Investigators found that the risk of long COVID decreased over the course of the pandemic.

The investigators note that the high prevalence of long COVID, including in pregnant individuals, emphasizes a need for health care professionals and patients to closely monitor symptoms.

Higher vaccination rates were associated with less prevalent asthmatic symptoms, but additional research is needed to confirm these findings.

Speakers at American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Futures 2024 discuss the significant increase in published clinical literature during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the evolving role and reliability of AI tools such as ChatGPT in providing accurate medical information.

The 4-in-1 respiratory diagnostic test is either a single nasopharyngeal or anterior nasal swab that can confirm or rule out SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus with a single test.

Experts emphasize the importance of awareness when using social media and make suggestions on how to combat the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Additionally, undocumented Latinx patients were also more likely to have at least 1 prior COVID-19 infection.

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Multiple state and federal laws since the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the growing role of technicians

Pandemic-related growing pains were common within health care, bringing unique challenges for health systems.

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The indication is for adults and adolescents with moderate to severe immune compromise due to medical conditions or immunosuppressive medications and treatments.

Regardless, hygiene practices and prevention measures for SARS-CoV-2 should be strongly practiced to prevent all respiratory viruses.

Legal issues surfaced once again with the COVID-19 pandemic