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- What We Know and Don't Know About Virus Variants and Vaccines 21 January, 2021Leaders in infectious disease medicine address concerns about SARS-CoV-2 variants emerging in the US and globally, and assess the evidence. Medscape Medical News
- Biden Signs 10 New Orders to Help Fight COVID-19 21 January, 2021The orders establish a COVID-19 response office and mask requirement in airports, federal buildings. AAFP applauds action, most of which will need legislative approval. Medscape Medical News
- Air Pollution Linked to Acute Increase in MI Mortality 21 January, 2021In a new study, short-term exposure to ambient air pollution, specifically large and small particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide was tied to an increased mortality risk from myocardial infarction. Medscape Medical News
- Review Shows Little Risk for Myocarditis in COVID-19 21 January, 2021Myocarditis has an 'extremely low frequency' in the setting of COVID-19 and biopsy is not recommended, concludes a review of published cases to date. Medscape Medical News
- 'Liquid Biopsy' Detects Acute Heart Transplant Rejection 21 January, 2021Monitoring donor-derived cell-free DNA in blood can detect acute heart transplant rejection early and reduce the need for endomyocardial biopsy. Medscape Medical News
- Monoclonal Antibody Combo Treatment Reduces Viral Load in COVID 21 January, 2021Bamlanivimab and etesevimab together were associated with a statistically significant reduction in SARS-CoV-2. Bamlanivimab alone, however, showed no significant reduction in a phase 2/3 study. Medscape Medical News
- Pfizer Says Its Vaccine Likely Blocks COVID Variant 21 January, 2021The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be effective against the contagious variant strain of the virus that was discovered in the UK, according to a study conducted by the two companies. WebMD Health News
- Novel Blood Test Detects Precancerous Colorectal Adenomas 21 January, 2021A novel multiomics blood test was shown to detect advanced colorectal adenomas at comparable or better rates than currently available stool tests. Medscape Medical News
- Deaths in Elderly After COVID-19 Vaccine: Warning or False Alarm? 21 January, 2021After more than 70 deaths were reported across Europe following COVID-19 vaccination, Medscape French Edition asked an expert if the deaths are a cause for concern or are to be expected in older patients. Medscape Medical News
- Vaccination Appointments Canceled as States Run Low on Doses 21 January, 2021As states ramp up their vaccination efforts, some say they're running out of COVID-19 vaccine, causing the cancellation of thousands of appointments for people expecting their first shot, the AP reported. WebMD Health News
- Finally, ALS Patients Gain Faster Access to Disability Payments 21 January, 2021In December, then-President Donald Trump signed the bill into law. It eliminates for ALS patients the waiting period to begin receiving benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance program. Kaiser Health News
- How Many Vaccine Shots Go to Waste? Several States Aren't Counting. 21 January, 2021At a time when there aren't enough shots to meet demand, significant numbers may be going in the trash. ProPublica
- Despite Illnesses, California Says Virus Vaccine Can Be Used 21 January, 2021California said it's safe to immediately begin using a batch of coronavirus vaccine doses after health officials urged a halt to injections and held a review because several people fell ill. Associated Press
- COVID-19 May Damage Blood Vessels in the Brain 21 January, 2021A new study suggests that the virus might damage the brain's small blood vessels rather than nerve cells themselves. Medscape Medical News
- Trump Pardons a Handful of Physicians on His Way Out 21 January, 2021One of those pardoned was sentenced in a $70 million Medicare fraud scheme. Medscape Medical News