COVID-19

Unhealthy lifestyles during the pandemic may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Mediterranean region imposes partial lockdown following a surge in cases.

Approximately 13.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered during a 1 month period.

Compared with US census data, White individuals and women are overrepresented in clinical trials.

Levels of post-illness PTSD is comparable to rates found in other epidemics.

Uncovering the zoological host that first transmitted the virus to humans could inform factors relevant to this pandemic—and the next one.

The FDA gives Moderna the green light to increase vaccine vials by 40%.

In a joint interview, 2 pediatric cardiologists discuss topics related to remote technologies and cardiological monitoring among pediatric populations.

Two pediatric cardiologists stress that recognizing symptoms of MIS-C is essential for primary care providers.

Researchers found a stable pattern of behavioral inhibition from toddlerhood to childhood predicted greater worry dysregulation in adolescence.

The co-lead investigators discuss the upcoming first study to assess long-term outcomes on MIS-C patients.

An international survey shows an increase in telemedicine, but a decrease in out-patient care.

Two pediatric cardiologists offer perspective on how to approach conversations about MIS-C with parents or guardians.

An expert weighs in on the strengths, makeup, and timeframe of current and upcoming vaccine options.

Dongngan Truong, MD, and Jane Newburger, MD, discuss the current clinical understanding of MIS-C.

The US leads the world with 41 million doses administered.

A conversation around how burnout, COVID-19, politicization, and career progression programs influence the state of the largest US healthcare team.

A higher percentage of patients suffering from a severe mental disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, died from a COVID-19 infection than the control group.

Suicide rates in 2020 have increased most in individuals younger than 30 years old.

Children who received methylprednisolone added to intravenous immunoglobulins experienced lower risk of treatment failure and use of second-line therapy

Nearly 100 million total vaccine doses have been administered worldwide.

A conversation with an expert virologist and public health advocate on the scientific and societal machinations of COVID-19 vaccination.

If approved, the 2 vaccines would join Pfizer and Moderna as authorized vaccines against COVID-19.

Women, younger individuals, and those living in rural areas were more likely to suffer from anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

There was a positive rate of 9.88 positive results per 100 tests during a 4 month period in 2020, significantly lower than the positivity rate of 29.90 positive results per 100 tests observed for the same date range during the previous 5 virus years.

Individuals diagnosed with mood or anxiety disorders were not linked to higher COVID-19 mortality.

Increased cumulative smoking was associated with increased risk of hospitalization and death.

The US and China make up nearly half of the globes vaccinations.

In the initial report, investigators find just 2.5 cases of anaphylaxis per million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

An individualized model that provides vaccine-hesitant patients resources without compromising autonomy could aid efforts to limit the pandemic with new vaccines.