Articles related to COVID-19

The rise of telepsychiatry during the pandemic has increased ADHD diagnoses in adults, yet challenges remain in ensuring thorough evaluations and compliance with evolving prescribing regulations.

Recent research indicates that myocarditis and pericarditis occur solely in vaccinated children and adolescents, not in those infected with COVID-19. Despite higher risks of heart inflammation, vaccinated adolescents showed reduced rates of COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes.

Statins, although effective at lowering cholesterol, may inadvertently impair immune function by reducing vitamin D synthesis. This opinion piece examines how this could have influenced COVID-19 outcomes, highlighting critical considerations for clinical practice.

Higher telehealth use correlates with increased healthcare utilization and costs, indicating that while telehealth improves access, it may also lead to higher rates of ambulatory care-sensitive hospitalizations.

This study from Cleveland Clinic highlights a counterintuitive trend where higher numbers of COVID-19 vaccine doses could lead to increased risk of infection, underscoring the complexity of immune responses and vaccine effectiveness over time.

Recent systematic reviews suggest a subtle increase in NMOSD and MS risks post-COVID-19 vaccination, primarily affecting genetically susceptible individuals.