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A photo of a pregnant woman wearing a protective mask getting a vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax in Pregnancy Protects Young Infants Against Omicron

But only about one-fourth of pregnant women reported getting the vaccine

A photo of a female healthcare worker preparing a COVID booster shot.

<乌鸦传媒>Clean Up the COVID Booster Mess by Returning to a Single-Payer System

We must reopen the door to easy preventive care access

<乌鸦传媒>Primary Care Visits With NPs, PAs on the Rise; C. Diff in the Intensive Care Unit

Also in TTHealthWatch: suicide risk among health workers

A photo of boxes of immunoglobulin intravenous.

<乌鸦传媒>IV Immunoglobulin May Cut Infection Risk of Anti-BCMA Agents for Myeloma

Small retrospective study finds fewer severe infections during periods of replacement therapy

A photo of a vial of Comirnaty COVID vaccine and a syringe laying on a calendar.

<乌鸦传媒>When's the Best Time to Get the Updated COVID Shot?

Experts weigh in on timing and availability

Photos of a hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Spouting COVID Misinformation Tied to Use of Ivermectin, HCQ

And survey study finds similar usage of unproven drugs for COVID among Democrats and Republicans

A screenshot of Kevin Kiley speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>OSHA Comes in for Both Praise and Harsh Criticism at House Hearing

Illinois lawmaker calls agency head "inept" during discussion of COVID vaccine mandate rule

A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand holding a lateral flow assay over a computer rendering of aspergillus fungus.

<乌鸦传媒>Point-of-Care Eye Test Detects Aspergillus-Caused Keratitis

Lateral-flow device promising as first rapid test for primary care use

A computer rendering of covid viruses around a heart.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Heart Injuries Traced Back to Infected Arterial Plaque, Inflammation

SARS-CoV-2 persistence in some vascular cells may have ties to long COVID

A photo of an at home covid test kit laying on a priority mail envelope.

<乌鸦传媒>Free Rapid COVID Tests Are Coming Back. How Should We Use Them?

The fact is, we have not maximized their actual best use

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Mayo Scrubs HCQ Data; Pharmacy Walkout Averted; Springsteen's Peptic Ulcer Disease

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a sign advertising COVID shots outside of a Walgreens store

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax Appointment Cancelled? New Shot Rollout Faces Challenges

Insurance approval delays, slower than ideal supply chain contributing to rocky vaccine rollout

<乌鸦传媒>Who Really Needs a Yearly COVID Booster?

"We will have the biggest impact by focusing on high-risk groups," Paul Offit says

A computer rendering of human papillomaviruses

<乌鸦传媒>Study Confirms Better Survival for HPV-Positive Cervical Cancer

Source, interpretation of negative tests remain open to speculation

A computer rendering of hepatitis C viruses

<乌鸦传媒>Heavy Drinking Not Tied to Lower Response to DAAs for Hepatitis C

Therapy should not be restricted based on alcohol use, researchers say

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Drug and New Mutations; Costco Offers $29 Care; Trump Unmasked Over Bronzer

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of covid viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>Long COVID Rare in U.S. Kids, Has Affected 7% of Adults

More common among girls and women

A close up photo of a blood draw.

<乌鸦传媒>Long COVID Blood Tests Show Distinct Immune and Hormone Function

Algorithm may help predict who gets long COVID

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Conspiracies Return; Norovirus on the Hiking Trail; 2nd Pig Heart Transplanted

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a box of Abrysvo over a photo of a pregnant woman receiving a vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Advisors Endorse Maternal RSV Vax to Protect Newborns

Vast majority of infants will not need monoclonal antibody if mom has received the vaccine

A photo of a box of amoxicillin-clavulanate tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Amoxicillin Alone for Acute Sinusitis Holds Up Against Broad-Spectrum Cousin

Excess adverse events tilts balance away from amoxicillin-clavulanate for kids

A photo of a woman waiting to receiving a CT scan.

<乌鸦传媒>Diagnostic CV Procedures Rebounded After Dipping in 2020

U.S. procedural volumes exceeded March 2019 levels by 4% in April 2021

A photo of Paxlovid tablets in the palm of a person鈥檚 hand next to a photo of a Lagevrio capsule.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Paxlovid and Lagevrio Equals?

Study shows similar mortality benefit for high-risk COVID patients, but evidence is up for debate

A photo of a woman attempting to smell a scented candle.

<乌鸦传媒>Gabapentin No Help for Lingering COVID-Induced Olfactory Dysfunction

Compared with placebo, differences in response to treatment were not significant

A close up photo of a fluticasone furoate inhaler.

<乌鸦传媒>Inhaled Glucocorticoid Flops for Speeding COVID Recovery in Outpatients

Fluticasone furoate "not a favorable" therapy for COVID-19, say researchers

A photo of the British flag flying in front of a hospital in London.

<乌鸦传媒>When It Comes to Vaccine Strategy, Be Careful Comparing the U.S. to Other Countries

The health landscape varies significantly from country to country

A photo of a magnifying glass resting over the word PLANDEMIC hidden in the repetition of the word PANDEMIC.

<乌鸦传媒>Stopping Medical Misinformation Requires Early Detection

Help is needed from the medical community and the general public, says media watchdog CEO

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospital Mask Mandates Return; COVID Hospitalizations Reach 20K; Ground Beef Recall

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a woman wearing a protective mask and holding up a positive covid test.

<乌鸦传媒>I Just Got Over COVID. Do I Need an Updated Shot?

And if I do, how long should I wait?

A photo of Peter Hotez next to the cover of his book.

<乌鸦传媒>Vaccine Research and Combating the Anti-Science Movement Go Hand in Hand

An excerpt from Hotez's new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>BA.2.86 Variant Spotted in 10 States; Vax and Long COVID; Children and Suicide

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a fecal sample container.

<乌鸦传媒>Child Develops Voluminous Diarrhea After Amoxicillin

Discordant test results complicate diagnosis of suspected C. difficile

<乌鸦传媒>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

<乌鸦传媒>Social Media Giant's Efforts to Stymie Antivax Content Had Mixed Results

Facebook aimed to tackle misinformation, but did it work?

A Scanning electron micrograph of Legionella pneumophila bacteria

<乌鸦传媒>Legionnaires Disease in Lung Transplant Recipients Likely From Donor

Transmission via organs has not previously been reported, researchers say

A computer rendered collage of various fever chart lines, covid viruses, and a figure wearing a protective mask.

<乌鸦传媒>A Look at the Data Behind CDC's Updated COVID Vax Decision

Here are the highlights of the agency's extensive evidence review

<乌鸦传媒>Paul Offit Goes Off on Religious Vaccine Exemptions

Mississippi "loophole" may allow people to avoid vaccination for any reason at all

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Flu-Like Symptoms, Then Amputation; Docs Charge for Emails; Wait List for Psilocybin

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A screenshot of Anna A. Eshoo speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>No 'Silver Bullet' for Generic Drug Shortage, House Members Told

A total of 301 drugs were in active shortage last year

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Hunt for Hospital Inmate Escapees; Florida Slams CDC Guidance; Oktoberfest CT Scans

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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