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Ischemic Stroke in Patients with COVID-19
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the United States, severe ischemic strokes also have been reported in some of these patients, some with large vessel occlusions and case reports of thrombectomy for treatment. -
The Cost-Effectiveness of HPV Vaccination for Adults Age 30 to 45 Years
Researchers found extending the upper limit of HPV vaccination to age 30 to 45 years is not cost-effective. -
FDA, CDC Back COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
The Pfizer/BioNTech solution will be available for Americans age 12 to 15 years. -
Controversy Developing Over Vaccine Passports
Concerns are emerging about individual rights, equal access, and how anyone would enforce mandates.
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Vitamin D and COVID-19
Low levels of vitamin D are associated with in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19, but causality is unknown.
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U.S. Supports Waiving Intellectual Property Protections for COVID-19 Vaccines
The aim is to accelerate the spread of shots around the globe.
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White Adults, Women Overrepresented in U.S. Vaccine Trials
Investigators uncover reporting gaps, lack of proper representation for older adults, minority groups.
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The Enduring Enigma of Vitamin D Supplementation
Murky federal panel recommendation, ongoing research likely to keep debate going for some time to come.
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Herpes Zoster Vaccine: Effective but Underused
The adjuvanted recombinant herpes zoster vaccine is highly effective in practice, but it is vastly underused.
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HCAHPS, Other Satisfaction Scores May Suffer from COVID-19 Effects
Before the pandemic, 73% of patients surveyed said they were very satisfied with the communication with their healthcare providers. During the pandemic, that figure nosedived to 60%. The number of patients who said they were not satisfied at all tripled.