Fast blood test flags patients at risk for severe COVID-19
A blood test can predict—within a day of a hospital admission—which patients with COVID-19 are at highest risk of severe complications or death.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~8 min
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What do we know about the new coronavirus strains?
A pediatric infectious disease expert explains the new coronavirus strains being detected around the world. In short, "don't let your guard down."
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~5 min
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Hyperimmune response model could clarify severe COVID-19
Replication of a hyperimmune response in nonhuman primates could one day lead to treatments for people with severe cases of COVID-19.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~5 min
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Low-income families struggled to pay energy bills in 2020
Low-income families, Black and Hispanic households, and people with children, have been especially vulnerable to energy insecurity in the COVID pandemic.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~5 min
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Hyperimmune response model could clarify severe COVID-19
Replication of a hyperimmune response in nonhuman primates could one day lead to treatments for people with severe cases of COVID-19.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~5 min
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Drinking is up for people with depression during COVID
Both young people and older adults with anxiety or depression report drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~5 min
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COVID-19 vaccine: 1 dose for many or 2 doses for some?
Until the COVID-19 vaccine supply increases, "we are better off vaccinating twice as many people" with a first dose only, says Christopher Gill.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~9 min
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COVID-19 safeguards are easier if you make more money
People who earn more money are more likely to wear a mask, social distance, and work from home. For people with lower incomes, that may not be feasible.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~6 min
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45% of adults over 65 lack account for COVID vaccine sign-up
Patient portals offer an easy way to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines as they become available. But many older adults have yet to set up an account.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~8 min
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Pandemic loneliness hits people under 30 harder
The loneliness that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic is particularly hard on people under 30 and those with previous mental health issues, research finds.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~5 min
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