Higher BMI also associated with increased risk for hospitalization, ICU admission, need for mechanical ventilation
Dysnatremia Tied to Poorer Prognosis in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Hypernatremia linked to increased mortality, while hyponatremia at admission linked to increased odds of needing ventilatory support
Behavioral Health Issues Remain High as Pandemic Continues
Survey results reveal self-reported mental health, substance use, and suicidal ideation among U.S. adults in September 2020
NIH Halts Trial of Convalescent Plasma for Mild COVID-19
While the treatment seemed safe, no significant differences in outcomes were seen between patients receiving convalescent plasma or placebo
Good Response Seen With HealthCare.gov Reopening
CMS figures show more than 206,000 people signed up for coverage from Feb. 15 to 28
Response to One Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Strong for Previously Infected
Two studies show higher anti-S titers in those with previous infection and very strong T-cell responses
IL-6 Receptor Antagonists Benefit Critically Ill With COVID-19
Improved outcomes, including more organ support-free days, reduced mortality, seen with tocilizumab, sarilumab
Preliminary Data in Israel Show COVID-19 Vaccines Effectively Prevent Severe Disease
National study shows reduction in ratio of COVID-19 patients requiring mechanical ventilation aged 70 years and older to those younger than 50 years
One-Third of U.S. Adults Continue to Be Hesitant About COVID-19 Vaccines
Rates of vaccine hesitancy particularly high among Black adults and Republicans, a December survey reveals
Dramatic Decline Seen in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths at U.S. Nursing Homes
82 percent decline reported in new COVID-19 cases among residents at nursing homes since the peak during the week of Dec. 20