Pregnant women diagnosed during the first wave of COVID-19 had higher frequency of maternal morbidities
Biden to Announce Plan to Battle Omicron, Delta Variants This Winter
The strategy will include free tests, extending rules on mask wearing, launching public awareness campaigns
2019 to 2020 Saw Drop in Children Having Dental Exams, Cleaning
Annual dental examinations and cleaning decreased for children overall and for those aged 1 to 4 years and 12 to 17 years
mRNA-1273, BNT162b2 Vaccines Comparable for Lowering COVID-19 Risk
mRNA-1273 marginally more effective than BNT162b2 among U.S. veterans, but risk for outcomes at 24 weeks low with both vaccines
Care for Eating Disorders Up During Pandemic
No similar increase in inpatient or outpatient care seen for three comparator behavioral health conditions
Second Omicron Case Reported in Man Who Traveled to NYC Anime Convention
Man developed mild symptoms on Nov. 22, sought testing on Nov. 24, and has since recovered
Most Immunosuppressive Meds Not Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Except for rituximab, no increased risk seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy
First U.S. Omicron Case Reported in California
Patient was a traveler, apparently from the San Francisco area, who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22
First Overdose Prevention Centers in the Nation Open in NYC
Cities and states nationwide have pushed for overdose prevention sites in recent years
CDC to Toughen COVID-19 Testing for International Travelers
Not clear whether the new, tougher rule will require an antigen or rapid PCR test