Increase Seen in Years of Life Lost Per COVID-19 Death in 2021
From 2020 to 2021, COVID-19-related deaths increased among younger people.
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FDA: Patients Should Be Cautious When Using Online Pharmacies to Buy Meds
Red flags include pharmacies that do not require a doctor’s prescription or have a licensed pharmacist to answer questions.
FDA Oversight of Clinical Trials Described as “Grossly Inadequate”
An article describes inadequate oversight related to the development of COVID-19 vaccines and predating the pandemic.
American Medical Association Pushes for Permanent Use of Standard Time
The yearly switch to daylight saving time has been linked to increased odds for heart problems, accidents, and mood disorders.
SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Ups Risks for Death, Hospitalization
Reinfection increases the risk of death, hospitalization, and incident sequelae, regardless of vaccination status.
New Health Problems Post-COVID-19 Also Seen in Children, Teens
Common symptoms occurring 3 or more months after SARS-CoV-2 infection differ between adults and children/adolescents.
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Kineret for Certain Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
The authorization was supported by data from the phase 3 SAVE-MORE trial.
FDA Warns of Amoxicillin Shortage
The FDA is working with manufacturers to prevent or reduce further shortages.
Barriers to Timely Medical Care Increased From 1999 to 2018
From 1999 to 2018, barriers to timely medical care in the United States increased for all racial and ethnic groups.
Omicron BA.2 Subvariant Less Severe Than Delta, Original Omicron
Mortality rates were lower for patients infected with omicron BA.2 than for those infected with the delta variant or omicron B.1.1.529.
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