Home-Based SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing Could Aid Pandemic Control
Investigators adapted a simple compartmental epidemic model to simulate SARS-CoV-2 spread, death, and associated costs in the US in an effort to understand the role of at home testing.
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Globally, No Increase Seen in Suicides in Early COVID-19 Pandemic
In high-income and upper-middle-income countries, suicide numbers remained unchanged or declined in the early months of the pandemic versus the prepandemic period.
Sex Disparities in COVID-19 Deaths Not Seen Across Race
Sex disparities in COVID-19 mortality do not hold across racial groups.
Guidance Updated for Assessing Allergy Risk of COVID-19 Vaccines
In an editorial published online, an updated pre-COVID-19 vaccine risk stratification algorithm is presented for use in patients with reported allergic reactions.
No Obvious Safety Signals Identified for mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy
Preliminary findings indicate no obvious safety signals for pregnant women who receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Cancer Screening Plunged Sharply Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Investigators found the biggest declines in prostate, breast, and colorectal cancer screening rates among individuals in the Northeast US and those of higher socioeconomic status.
Some Supplements May Lower Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Positivity
The use of probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, multivitamins, and vitamin D supplements is associated with a reduction in the risk for testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, at least among women.
Every American Adult Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
As of Monday, every American aged 16 years or older in all 50 states is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, meeting President Joe Biden’s promise to deliver vaccines to all adults by April 19.
New Guidance: American College of Physicians Discusses Antibody Response in COVID-19 Immunity
To help clinicians and patients determine if antibodies protect against reinfection, the ACP discussed tests for diagnosing and estimating the prevalence of COVID-19.
Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 3 Million
The official global COVID-19 death toll surpassed 3 million this weekend.
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