Reduced risks for hospitalization and death observed for mainly vaccinated outpatients aged 50 years or older with COVID-19
Preprint, Peer-Reviewed Pairs of Studies Generally Concordant
Sample sizes, primary end points, interpretations mainly concordant for studies published on medRxiv, then in journals
Healthy Retirement Found in Caribbean Islands
In the long run, we're all working to retire sooner than later. While everyone has different visions for this scenario, one option shared by many is moving to an island for retirement.
GOBankingRates recently outlined the 15 cheapest countries to retire to on December 9, 2022, but not all are equal regarding gaining citizenship and avoiding disease.
There is one country located in the Caribbean Sea that makes it easy to gain citizenship and live a healthy life.
Big Cruising Delayed in Texas
Cruise line passengers will have to wait a few more months to enjoy a Christmas holiday voyage on an innovative ship next year.
Carnival Cruise Line recently notified guests booked on the initial Carnival Jubilee of the postponement because of shipyard delays.
The ship's initial embarkation from Galveston, Texas, is now scheduled for December 23, 2023.
Guests and travel advisors have been notified of this change.
Real Airport Security Delayed Until 2025
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months until May 7, 2025.
Under the new regulations published to execute this change on December 5, 2022, U.S. states will now have additional time to ensure their residents have driver's licenses and identification cards that meet the security standards established by the REAL ID Act.
Fewer Buprenorphine Initiation Episodes Seen During Pandemic
Number of active buprenorphine episodes comparable to expected number, with fewer initiations and fewer ending of episodes
Utilization of Telehealth Low in Ophthalmology
However, asynchronous testing may augment teleophthalmology
Viral Rebound Uncommon After Molnupiravir, Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Therapy
Viral rebound uncommon with treatment for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and not associated with increased mortality
Paxlovid Safe for Pregnant Patients With COVID-19
However, unexpectedly high rate of cesarean deliveries seen in this cohort
Recommendations Updated for Treatment, Prevention of HIV
Because people with HIV are living longer, management of comorbidities throughout the life span is increasingly important