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Physicians Accept Remote Auscultation Alternative for Quarantined Patients

Remote auscultation of heart and lungs is an acceptable alternative to legacy measures for quarantined COVID-19 patients.

Thirty Million People of All Ages Uninsured in US in 2021

In 2021, 30.0 million people of all ages were uninsured in the United States, representing a small, but not significant, decrease from 2020.

Diagnostic Stewardship Reduces Blood Cultures, Antibiotic Use in PICU

In the PICU, multidisciplinary diagnostic stewardship interventions can reduce blood culture and antibiotic use.

Patterns in Olfactory Injury Among Patients Who Died From COVID-19

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers sought to identify the neuropathologic changes of COVID-19 in the olfactory region of patients who died with COVID-19 infection.

Neighborhoods Affected by Structural Racism Face Risk for Preterm Births

Structural racism and community unemployment were associated with an increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and PTB.

New Omicron Subvariant Rapidly Spreading in United States

Another subvariant of the omicron variant is spreading rapidly in the United States and is likely to become the dominant strain within weeks.

WHO Says Pandemic Death Total Far Higher Than Reported in Many Countries

There were nearly 15 million more deaths worldwide during the first two years of the pandemic than would normally have been expected.

Alcohol Use Disorder Deaths Increased During the Pandemic

Alcohol use disorder-related mortality rates increased among all ages and both sexes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FDA Limits Use of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Blood Clot Risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday greatly restricted the recommended use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Exercise Limitation 3 Months Post Severe COVID-19 Lung Infection

By

Sheila Jacobs

How often do survivors of severe COVID-19 pulmonary infection experience long-term exercise capacity limitation, and what factors are associated with this condition?

Admission Less Likely for COVID-19 Patients With Omicron Versus Delta

Patients with SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection are less likely to be admitted to the hospital than those with delta infection.