COVID-19 Updates
Commentary
Why people lie about COVID
Of those surveyed, 41.6% admitted that they lied about COVID or didn’t adhere to COVID guidelines – a conservative estimate, if you ask me.
Feature
Three COVID scenarios that could spell trouble for the fall
Experts predict different scenarios, some more dire than others.
Commentary
Is another COVID-19 booster really needed?
Vaccinate the elderly (and some middle aged too, if possible) and the frail as soon as possible with any version of the booster you have available...
From the Journals
COVID attacks DNA in heart, unlike flu, study says
The damage was similar to the way chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer appear in the heart, he said, with heart tissue showing DNA damage...
Conference Coverage
Does COVID-19 cause type 1 diabetes in children? Time will tell
Norwegian study finds association of SARS-CoV-2 with type 1 diabetes if diagnosed over 30 days after infection, while Scottish study finds no such...
Feature
Long COVID could cost the economy trillions, experts predict
“I think it’s hard for the public to grasp ... and understand the scale of this public health crisis.”
From the Journals
Limiting antibiotic overprescription in pandemics: New guidelines
The COVID-19 pandemic brought an alarming increase in antimicrobial resistance in hospitals, with infections and deaths caused by resistant...
From the Journals
Even mild COVID tied to vascular impairment
“It may encourage treating clinicians to be more aggressive with preventative neurovascular and cardiovascular health measures and/or screening in...
Feature
The potential problem(s) with a once-a-year COVID vaccine
Remarks, from “capitulation” to too few data, hit the airwaves and social media.
Conference Coverage
Full-dose antithrombotic aids selected COVID-19 ICU patients
“We probably need to replace the guidelines.”
Feature
Why some infectious disease docs are ‘encouraged’ by new bivalent COVID vaccines
“I’m very encouraged by this new development.”