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Female gout patients at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, severe sequelae
Despite being vaccinated against COVID-19, women with gout have an excess risk of developing SARS-CoV-2 infection as well as severe sequelae from it, according to a study.
Female gout patients at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, severe sequelae
18 Sep 2022
Smoking during surgical mask use may impair vascular function
Smoking during prolonged use of surgical facemasks due to the COVID-19 pandemic may further compromise vascular function, a study has shown.
Smoking during surgical mask use may impair vascular function
16 Sep 2022
MRNA booster shot durably bolsters defenses against severe COVID-19
Boosting with an mRNA vaccine yields significant protection against severe COVID-19 and may keep people out of the hospital for up to 6 months, as shown in a Singapore study.
MRNA booster shot durably bolsters defenses against severe COVID-19
14 Sep 2022
Ivermectin not superior to placebo in mild COVID-19
Early treatment with single- or double-dose ivermectin is no better than placebo in avoiding progression to hospitalization and in improving symptoms in mild COVID-19, results of a study have shown.
Ivermectin not superior to placebo in mild COVID-19
13 Sep 2022
Nirmatrelvir conferred protection in older adults during the Omicron outbreak
During the surge of the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant, antiviral therapy with nirmatrelvir significantly reduced the rate of COVID-19-related hospitalization or death among patients aged ≥65 years, according to a recent study.
Nirmatrelvir conferred protection in older adults during the Omicron outbreak
13 Sep 2022
3D-printed masks a good alternative to N95 respirators
Reusable 3D-printed respirators offer a cost-effective alternative to N95 masks in providing protection against respiratory pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2, suggests a recent study. In addition, fit testing results show that some 3D-printed mask designs appear to exceed the fit of N95 masks.
