Olfaction Impairment Patterns: COVID-19 vs Mild Cognitive Impairment
How can persistent hyposnia from COVID-19 be distinguished from olfactory impairment exhibited by those with mild cognitive impairment?
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Myocarditis Risk in Young People Following COVID-19 Infection
Researchers sought to determine the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 vaccination, and risk for myocarditis in younger patients.
Risk of Monkeypox Transmission Low in Health Care Settings
No health care providers developed monkeypox infection during the 21 days after exposure.
Trial Evaluating Pfizer’s Quadrivalent mRNA Influenza Vaccine Begins
The quadrivalent modRNA influenza vaccine candidate uses mRNA technology, which requires only the genetic sequence of the virus.
COVID-19 Boosters, Third Doses Well Tolerated Among Pregnant, Lactating People
Most individuals (82.8%) reported a local reaction after a COVID-19 booster or third dose, and 67.9% reported at least one systemic symptom.
Alzheimer Disease Risk Up for Older Adults After COVID-19 Infection
Highest risk for new diagnosis of Alzheimer disease within 360 days after diagnosis seen for those aged 85 years and older.
Maternal Infection During Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk
Exposure to maternal infection was associated with autism and intellectual disability in children.
Red Eye: Common Ophthalmologic Disorders in Primary Care
Recognize the signs and symptoms of red eye that differentiate benign from vision-threatening ophthalmologic illnesses.
New York Declares State Disaster Emergency Due to Circulating Polio Evidence
A State Disaster Emergency was declared in New York due to evidence of circulating poliovirus.
Many Preventive Medical Services Cost Patients Nothing. Will a Texas Court Decision Change That?
Judge rules that employers are not required to cover PrEP at no cost.
The Neurologic Manifestations of Monkeypox: What Experts Know So Far
The most common symptoms of monkeypox that have neurologic origins may also be related to infectious disease overall.
Flu Shot Recommended for All Children ≥6 Months, Early in Season
The AAP recommends annual vaccination against influenza for all children without medical contraindications, starting at age 6 months.
ACIP: Updated Vaccine Guidance for the 2022-2023 Influenza Season
In general, routine annual vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no contraindications and should be completed by the end of October.
Long COVID: Researchers Zero in on Self-Targeted Immune Attacks That May Lurk Behind It
New study shows misdirected immune responses can persist for months in those who are suffering from long COVID-19.
FDA Authorizes Omicron-Adapted Booster Doses of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA has authorized the bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines as a single booster dose at least 2 months following the primary or booster vaccination.
Will Omicron-Specific Booster Shots Be More Effective at Combating COVID-19?
Researchers answer 5 questions about the new Omicron booster shots that may be FDA-approved for use this fall.
Hospitalization Rates Up During Omicron BA.2 Predominance
Hospitalization rates 3.4 times as high for unvaccinated adults compared with vaccinated adults.
COVID-19-Related New-Onset and Exacerbated Skin Diseases
Investigators sought to evaluate the association between COVID-19 infection and persistent or new-onset rash following infection.
Monkeypox Update From AANP, AAPA Presidents
Drs Kapu and Orozco discuss what NPs and PAs need to know about Monkeypox signs and symptoms, testing, vaccines, and other prevention strategies.
HPV Vaccination, Infection Rates Examined in US Women
Reduction in HPV-16/18 infection prevalence seen among a recent birth cohort of vaccinated and unvaccinated 18- to 26-year-old women.
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