Increasing Staff Vaccination at Nursing Homes Cuts COVID-19 Infections
Increase in vaccination rate linked to fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents, cases among staff.
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What Happened to Provider Communication Etiquette?
Nurse practitioner experiences poor provider etiquette when making medical decisions for her father who was hospitalized following COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 Vaccination Bests Natural Immunity for Cutting Death, Hospitalizations
However, natural immunity tied to lower incidence of new infection.
COVID-19-Related Treatment Delays, Discontinuations May Increase Disparities in Cancer Care
Race and ethnicity are associated with delays or discontinuations of cancer treatment after COVID-19, but social determinants of health are not, a study suggests.
Safety Signal in Seniors Prompts Investigation of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine
The preliminary safety signal was identified by the CDC’s Vaccine Safety Datalink.
Molnupiravir Does Not Reduce COVID-19-Related Hospitalization, Death
No reduction in COVID-19-associated hospitalizations or deaths seen among high-risk, vaccinated adults.
Adverse Outcomes After COVID-19 Onset Less Likely With Certain Antihyperglycemics
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2) inhibitor use before the onset of COVID-19 infection is associated with a lower risk for COVID-19-related adverse outcomes in patients with diabetes.
Ensitrelvir Demonstrates Rapid Antiviral Efficacy Against COVID-19 in Phase 2b Trial
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of ensitrelvir for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 infection during the Omicron wave.
Cancer Patients Have Higher Risk of Breakthrough COVID-19, Poor Outcomes
Patients with cancer have a higher risk of breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection and worse COVID-19 outcomes than patients without cancer.
Nursing Care Shortages Likely to Have Predated Pandemic
No evidence that large numbers of nurses left health care or hospital practice during first 18 months of pandemic.
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