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Two-Dose Novavax Added to List of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the fourth vaccine.
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HPV Vaccination Rate Needs Improvement
The prevalence of HPV infections and their sequelae remain high, although this is a problem that is preventable with available vaccines.
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Cardiology Groups Standardize COVID-19 Diagnosis, Treatment Definitions
Guide provides clinicians with uniform information on symptom recognition, risk factors, testing, and more.
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HPV Vaccination in Adolescence Prevents Cancer More than 10 Years Later
In a study of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, researchers evaluated cancer protection over up to 11 years of follow-up. During this time, the authors noted 100% vaccine efficacy at preventing HPV-associated cancers.
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Long COVID Patients Report Symptoms 15 Months Later
Brain fog, dizziness, and more side effects can linger for many months after initial SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Unusual Hepatitis Ailment Puzzles Investigators, Frontline Providers
Emergency clinicians have another novel illness to be concerned about. Investigators are uncovering a small, but growing number of unusual cases of hepatitis in young children that is putting many of these patients at risk for bad outcomes.
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COVID-19 Associated with Significant Increase in Hospital-Acquired Bloodstream Infections
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increases in hospital-onset bloodstream infections, mainly in patients with COVID-19.
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Loneliness, Depression Tied to Higher Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization
Assessing psychological risk factors may be just as important as considering physical risk factors.
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Need a Pig Heart? Beware Porcine Cytomegalovirus
The first recipient of a transplanted pig heart died with evidence of infection with a porcine cytomegalovirus.
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Human Papillomavirus Infections: We Need to Improve Vaccination Rates
The prevalence of human papillomavirus infections and their sequelae remain high, although this is a problem that is preventable with available vaccines.