Psychological Distress May Increase Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization
For patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection, psychological distress prior to the diagnosis is associated with hospitalization for COVID-19.
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Pediatric Mental Health Crises Increase During First Year of Pandemic
During the first pandemic year, there were increases in the proportion of pediatric patients presenting to hospital with suicidal ideation/suicidal attempts, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and obsessive compulsive and related disorders.
Rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Saved Lives, Health Care Dollars
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine contributed to substantial public health impact and vaccine-preventable cost savings in the first year of its US rollout.
The Characteristics of Patients Who Develop Long-COVID Symptoms
Researchers sought to examine the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients who were infected with COVID-19 and developed PASC.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster Shot for Children Ages 5 to 11 Years
A single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be given to 5- to 11-year-olds.
Effective Prevention Identified in Plant-Based Recombinant COVID-19 Vaccine
Coronavirus-like particles, which are produced in plants, combined with an adjuvant forms a vaccine that is effective for preventing COVID-19.
One Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19
More than 1 million Americans have died from COVID-19.
Retinal Vascular Findings Common in Severe COVID-19
Optic nerve inflammation and microvasculature occlusion were the most common findings among patients admitted to an ICU with SARS-CoV-2.
Serious Neurologic Manifestations Associated With Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
For adults hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection, encephalopathy at admission is the most common serious neurologic manifestation, all of which are associated with worse outcomes.
Cognitive Impairment 3 to 12 Months After COVID-19 Hospitalization
Researchers assessed the frequency and severity of cognitive impairments over time and specifically 1 year after hospitalization in patients who contracted COVID-19.
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