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Conviction for Fatal COVID Spread; Who Is Alleged Trump Shooter? BMI & Schizophrenia

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Molnupiravir May Offer Modest 6-Month Benefits for High-Risk COVID Patients

Secondary analysis of trial data consistent with observational studies

Sep 11, 2024
A photo of a pharmacist holding a box of molnupiravir (Lagevrio) capsules.
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What Can We Learn From Blood Culture Bottle Shortage?

Its disparate impact offers lessons in resource sharing and medical ethics

Sep 10, 2024
 A photo of a blood test in culture bottles in an incubator being tested for bacterial growth.
As Interest From Families Wanes, Pediatricians Scale Back on COVID Shots

The amount of vaccine to order is "a guess," says one physician

Sep 08, 2024
A photo of boxes of vials of Comirnaty in a refrigerator.
Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

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Sep 07, 2024
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Which Vaccines Should You Get and Recommend This Fall?

Paul Offit, MD, talks about the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines for the 2024-2025 season

Sep 07, 2024
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Boom, Now Bust: Budget Cuts and Layoffs Take Hold in Public Health

Governments are slashing budgets that feed local health departments

Sep 06, 2024
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FDA OKs Updated Novavax COVID Shot

Unlike the mRNA vaccines, protein-based vaccine targets JN.1 strain

Sep 03, 2024
 FDA EUA Novavax COVID-19 vaccine over a photo of a vial of Nuvaxovid and a syringe.
Novel Smart Mask Monitors Exhaled Breath Continuously

Immediate clinical application is unclear, but prototype shows potential

Sep 03, 2024
 A photo of a person wearing the EBCare mask.
Predicting COVID Outbreaks Via Wastewater; New Medicine for Menopause

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Aug 31, 2024
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Wegovy Protects Against Deadly COVID Cases

Non-cardiovascular benefits observed in SELECT trial

Aug 30, 2024
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An Unwelcome Souvenir From the Democratic National Convention: COVID

Multiple cases reported on social media; few precautions in evidence at the convention

Aug 28, 2024
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Opinion
Olympic Chief Medical Officer on Athletes' GI Illness After Seine Events

IOC data show "about a 10% infection rate in those who swam in the Seine"

Aug 28, 2024
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FDA Could Soon Limit Use of Only Drug for COVID Prevention

Pemivibart may have reduced activity against growing variant KP.3.1.1, agency warns

Aug 27, 2024
FDA EUA Pemivibart (Pemgarda) over a photo of the packaging and vial of Pemgarda.
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