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Pediatrics (AAP)
The data was presented to the FDA, which reported 789 cases of myocarditis/pericarditis – predominantly in males – after receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, most commonly after the second dose. Symptoms included chest pain, elevated cardiac enzymes, ST or T wave changes, dyspnea, and abnormal echocardiography/imaging for those ages 30 years and younger.
Cardiology June 15th 2021
JAMA Network
In this issue of JAMA Oncology, two groups investigate the immune response to SARS-CoV-2, by proxy of antibody assays, in patients with solid malignant neoplasms who were undergoing active cancer therapy. With the concern that patients with cancer may not mount a robust protective immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection or vaccination, the studies attempt to discover what seropositivity can tell us.
Allergy & Immunology June 2nd 2021
Since April 2021, there have been reports of myocarditis and/or pericarditis after receipt of an m-RNA COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . Most cases have been among male adolescents and young adults ages 16 and older, typically occurring within several days after the second dose of m-RNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Cardiology June 2nd 2021
We touched on the “non-medical” books that should be on every doctor’s list in a previous newsletter; in this article, we’re directing you to the most important books on pandemics throughout history. As COVID-19 slows down in the US – but still rages on in other countries – it’s important to prepare yourself for what comes next and gather insights to best combat the unknown if and when it does arrive.
Allergy & Immunology May 26th 2021
Healthgrades for Professionals
As millions of Americans get vaccinated, you may be being presented with many questions about what’s next and whether your patients – and you! – are going to need vaccine passports to begin traveling again. Educate yourself and your patients with these five pieces of knowledge on digital health and vaccine passport apps. Whether the interest is international or domestic travel, the information applies.
Allergy & Immunology May 25th 2021
From new scams like unproven COVID-19 treatments to the returns-like-a-bad-penny “Diabetes Fast Fixes,” health product swindles are unfortunately part of the world we live in. The too-good-to-be-true claims allure many patients suffering from debilitating conditions, and at best, it may be just a waste of money. At worst, though, some of these products could cause serious problems and possibly even death.
Allergy & Immunology May 19th 2021