Lower Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Immunogenic in Children 5 to 11 Years Old
Participants 5 to 11 years of age received a 2-dose regimen of 10mcg administered 21 days apart.
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Bamlanivimab Plus Etesevimab Authorized for Postexposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19
Postexposure prophylaxis with bamlanivimab plus etesevimab is not a substitute for vaccination against COVID-19.
Dexamethasone May Be Underused in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With COVID-19
Researchers examining COVID-19 data from a 13-month period found variations in US usage of dexamethasone, remdesivir, and hydroxychloroquine.
Pfizer Expands Recall to All Lots of Chantix Due to Nitrosamine Impurity
The recalled lots of Chantix were distributed nationwide to wholesalers and distributors in the United States and Puerto Rico from May 2019 to September 2021.
Federal Data Understated COVID-19 Cases, Deaths in Nursing Homes
Estimated cases and deaths omitted represented 11.6 and 14.0 percent of cases and deaths in nursing home residents in 2020.
Health Care-Associated Infection Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Increases seen in national standardized infection ratios for CLABSI, CAUTI, VAE, MRSA bacteremia.
CDC: Increase in Adverse Events Linked to Delta-8 THC Products
The delta-8 THC products have not been evaluated or approved by FDA for safe use in any context.
FDA: Mandatory Opioid Prescriber Education to Be Discussed at Upcoming Workshop
Overall opioid overdoses and opioid-involved deaths continue to increase.
Lack of Regular Albuminuria Screening Leaves CKD Undetected
Despite similar risk for albuminuria with diabetes, albumin-to-creatinine ratio screening in patients with hypertension remains very low.
Elevated Risk for Chronic Conditions Found for Transgender People
Transmasculine and nonbinary individuals at greatest risk for 19 out of 26 conditions examined.
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