Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Ad26.COV2.S Adenoviral Vector Vaccine for Preventing COVID-19 – JAMA Network Open Commentaries: Single-Dose Ad26.COV2.S Vaccine—Room for Improvement – JAMA Network Open Real-world study shows J&J COVID-19 vaccine 74% effective – CIDRAP Related: J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: FDA recommends booster shot for all adults aged 18 and older at least two […]
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Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Approved or Authorized in the United States – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Commentaries: Immunocompromised may need a fourth Covid-19 shot, CDC says – CNN Some immunocompromised people can receive a 4th Covid shot, CDC says – NBC News
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The role of chest imaging in the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Insights into Imaging
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Effect of Amoxicillin Dose and Treatment Duration on the Need for Antibiotic Re-treatment in Children With Community-Acquired Pneumonia: The CAP-IT Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period) Related: RCT: 5 days of high-dose amoxicillin therapy noninferior to 10 days for the treatment of pediatric community-acquired pneumonia Randomized Trial: Amoxicillin for 3 Days […]
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Preoperative Management of Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Medications: Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) Consensus Statement – Mayo Clinic Proceedings Related articles from Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Consensus Statement: Preoperative management of endocrine, hormonal, and urologic medications Consensus statement: Preoperative management of opioid and nonopioid analgesics Perioperative evaluation and management of patients with diabetes, thyroid […]
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Community transmission and viral load kinetics of the SARS-CoV-2 delta (B.1.617.2) variant in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in the UK: a prospective, longitudinal, cohort study – The Lancet Infectious Diseases Commentaries: COVID vaccines effective but household transmission of delta a risk for 1 in 4 – Imperial College London What is the vaccine effect on […]
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Imaging of congenital lung diseases presenting in the adulthood: a pictorial review – Insights into Imaging
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Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 Among Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19–Like Illness with Infection-Induced or mRNA Vaccine-Induced SARS-CoV-2 Immunity — Nine States, January–September 2021 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Commentaries: COVID-19 vaccine gives 5 times the protection of ‘natural immunity,’ data show – CIDRAP COVID shots more protective than past infection, study shows – Associated Press […]
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Smoking cessation, but not reduction, reduces cardiovascular disease incidence – European Heart Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text) Commentary on Twitter May I just reduce the number of cigarettes? New study shows this is not enough! Smoking cessation, but not reduction, was associated with cardiovascular disease incidence drop.https://t.co/lVgXMwavNs#smoke, #cigarettes, #MI, #cardiotwitter, @ESC_Journals, […]
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Effectiveness of a third dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for preventing severe outcomes in Israel: an observational study – The Lancet Invited Commentary: Boosters appear effective, but are they always needed? – The Lancet Commentaries on Twitter Nice analysis of boosters in @TheLancet Fri.: https://t.co/KqXInFa3a9 But I want to highlight one number: […]
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