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Several studies presented at AAN 2022 have revealed a lack of association between COVID-19 vaccination and negative cerebrovascular outcomes.

In solid organ transplant recipients with moderate symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection, early administration of a 3-day remdesivir course appears to effectively prevent COVID-19-related hospitalization as well as the clinical worsening of those who are hospitalized, according to a study.

While mothers largely feel uncertain about the safety of breastfeeding during COVID-19, the pandemic did not seem to significantly discourage the practice, according to a study presented at the 2022 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG 2022).

In the period of COVID-19 pandemic predominated by the milder yet highly transmissible Omicron variant, BNT162b2 vaccination of young children can shield them against severe infection. However, the antiviral armour afforded by this vaccine weakens over time, as reported in a recent study.

Frontline nurses in Singapore and Japan are at risk of prolonged psychological distress after caring for COVID-19 patients, according to a recent study. Such distress also persists in healthcare workers who have underlying medical conditions or who have dealt with an outbreak in the hospital.