Incidence Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Similar for Children and Adults
More infections asymptomatic among children, with 52 percent asymptomatic among those aged 0 to 4 years versus 12 percent in adults.
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Comparing Testing Methods for Latent Tuberculosis Among Diverse High-Risk Populations
Researchers assessed and compared 3 tests for latent tuberculosis infection among high-risk individuals in the US.
Breakthrough COVID-19 Risk Up for Patients With Substance Use Disorders
After controlling for lifetime comorbidities and adverse socioeconomic determinants of health, infection risk increased only for cannabis use disorder.
Nearly 200,000 COVID-19 Home Tests Recalled Over False Positives
Problem with the rapid antigen tests was caused by variations in the quality of one of the raw materials used in the products
1 in 4 Parents Say Their Children Have Been Quarantined Since School Started
However, two-thirds of parents said they thought schools are taking appropriate measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Merck to Ask FDA for Emergency Approval of Its New Antiviral Pill for COVID-19
New medication is just one of several antiviral pills now being tested in studies.
REGEN-COV Reduces Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization, Death
Among outpatients with COVID-19 at high risk, risk for hospitalization, death reduced with monoclonal antibody combo versus placebo.
Intranasal Corticosteroids Tied to Less Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Findings seen among individuals regularly using steroid nasal sprays before COVID-19 diagnosis.
Delta Variant Now Fueling 99 Percent of US COVID-19 Cases
The delta variant is driving the increase in hospitalizations.
Pfizer Recalls All Lots of Chantix Due to Potential Carcinogen
0.5-mg and 1-mg tablets may contain levels of N-nitroso-varenicline at or above levels approved by the FDA.
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