In overall sample of men and women, metformin use was not linked to significantly reduced mortality
Canada Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Health Canada completed a full independent review of the data on the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness
U.S. Hospitals Running Out of ICU Beds for COVID-19 Patients
Hospitals serving more than 100 million Americans had less than 15 percent of intensive care beds still available as of last week
COVID-19 Vaccine Caution Issued by U.K. Officials
Warning issued after two people suffered adverse reactions on the first day of the U.K. mass vaccination program
Large U.S. Claims Study IDs Complications of COVID-19
Association with COVID-19 strong, absolute risk high for viral pneumonia, respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, sepsis
Hep C Testing, Identification Plummet During COVID-19
Reductions seen in hospital-wide and ambulatory clinic HCV testing, identification of new HCV+ patients
Pediatric Appendiceal Perforation Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Delays in medical care attributable to COVID-19 may cause additional morbidity in children
FDA Review Finds Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Effective After First Dose
Vaccine is expected to receive emergency use authorization later this week
California Introduces Smartphone Coronavirus Exposure Alert Tool
If a user tests positive for COVID-19, they will receive a code they can use to send an anonymous alert to others
COVID-19 Lockdown Tied to Increased Heavy Drinking
One-third of adults report binge drinking during the pandemic; existing binge drinkers increasing their intake