COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
One in eight COVID patients likely to develop long COVID: Large study
“This finding shows that post–COVID-19 condition is an urgent problem with a mounting human toll.”
Conference Coverage
COVID smell loss tops disease severity as a predictor of long-term cognitive impairment
Severity of anosmia, but not clinical status, significantly predicted cognitive impairment.
For Residents
The impact of COVID-19 on adolescents’ mental health
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of a wide range of individuals, its adverse effects have been particularly detrimental...
From the Journals
Immune response may explain brain damage after COVID-19
Antibodies appear involved in an attack on the cells lining the brain’s blood vessels.
Latest News
Biden tests positive for COVID-19: White House
President Biden plans to isolate at the White House and “will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.”
News
Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
Conference Coverage
In utero COVID exposure tied to developmental differences in infants
“We don’t know if these effects will result in any longer-term issues,” but longer-term observation “may help us understand this.”
FDA/CDC
FDA panel strongly backs protein-based Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
“Having a protein-based alternative may be more comfortable for some in terms of their acceptance of vaccines.”
Latest News
Pfizer to sell all its patented drugs at nonprofit price in low-income countries
In addition to Paxlovid and Ibrance, the list includes pneumonia vaccine Prevnar 13, rheumatoid arthritis drug Xeljanz and cancer treatments...
Latest News
How to manage drug interactions with Paxlovid for COVID-19
“There is a concern that people have not been prescribing it because of fear of these interactions.” In some cases those fears may be valid, in...
Conference Coverage
Anxiety in America: COVID ‘takes a backseat’ to global events
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of U.S. adults are somewhat or extremely anxious about current events happening around the world.