Articles related to COVID-19

The CDC reports “very high” COVID-19 levels in 32 states, with two new Omicron variants accounting for more than half of all US cases.

The study found no evidence that any of 25 routine clinical laboratory values provide a reliable biomarker of prior infection, PASC, or specific PASC clusters.

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.