On Saturday, the CDC issued a statement stressing that ‘no cases of this variant have been identified in the U.S. to date’
Merck’s COVID-19 Pill Appears Effective, but May Pose Pregnancy Risks: FDA
Given safety concerns, FDA scientists said Merck has agreed the drug will not be used in children.
Variant Specific COVID-19 Vaccines Coming Soon
With the number of confirmed reports of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variant known as Omicron increasing, many people are seeking protection from COVID-19 vaccines.
As of November 27, 2021, media reports indicate 95 Omicron virus infections, and about 1,004 probable cases have been reported in eight countries.
However, there is good news as variant targeted mRNA vaccines could become available in early 2022.
87 Omicron COVID-19 Variant of Concern Cases Confirmed
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced today the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus Variant of Concern (VOC) B.1.1.529 has been named Omicron.
Furthermore, media reports indicate 87 Omicron infections, and about 990 probable cases have been reported in five countries as of November 25, 2021.
The country of South Africa has confirmed the most cases, 77.
Russia Launches Sputnik M Vaccine for AdolescentsÂ
The TASS media network reported today the recombinant human adenoviral-based, two-part Sputnik M Vaccine for adolescents had been approved for use in Russia.
The Deputy Director-General of the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology Denis Logunov stated at a press conference on November 24, 2021, "The use of the Sputnik M vaccine by people twelve to 17 years was authorized today.’
RSNA: CT Imaging for Cancer Down During COVID-19 Peak in 2020
In post-COVID-19 peak period in 2020, CT volume still down for cancer screening and initial workup with inconsistent recovery for active cancer
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Nov. 22 to 24, 2021. This …
Enterovirus D68 Detections Lower Than Expected in 2020
382 EV-D68 detections in respiratory specimens from patients <18 in 2018, number dropped to six in 2019, 30 in 2020
Caregivers of Childhood Cancer Survivors Concerned About COVID-19 Vaccines
Concerns, expressed early in the rollout, included lack of safety and efficacy data, particularly in children with cancer
Pandemic Had Greater Effect on Work-Life Balance for Female Physicians
A sizable gender gap evident for risk of depression and anxiety