FDA: Don’t use Cardinal’s syringes … Study: Chlorine disinfectant doesn’t work … What’s new in COPD treatments … More free COVID-19 tests coming in US … Flu shots lower heart attack risk,...
Flu, COVID-19 cases have been rising in US, new data reveals
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 21, 2023
Just as many Americans prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, flu tests, and related visits and hospitalizations may be on the upswing. COVID-19 cases also are slightly increasing, according to new data from...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 15
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 15, 2023
One-third of Americans say they don’t need COVID-19, flu shots … People with “healthy” obesity have higher risk for dementia before age 60 … Study: More than 10% of stool tests for colon cancer...
COVID-19, flu shots down in healthcare workers, studies find
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 13, 2023
Healthcare workers were more apt to get the flu shot than the COVID-19 vaccine this year. Hospital workers specifically, meanwhile, were less likely to get the flu shot after the pandemic rather than before...
Researchers found that getting COVID-19 and flu shots together — or just getting the high-dose or adjuvanted flu shot alone — can slightly raise the risk for strokes, according to government health...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Oct. 26
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 26, 2023
FDA to assess AstraZeneca’s at-home nasal flu shot … Study: Older Black people more likely get low-value diagnostic tests compared to whites, but older whites get worse screening tests, treatments...
Flu activity rises as most COVID-19 markers decline
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 24, 2023
Flu activity is on the rise as hospitalizations and emergency room visits for COVID-19 are declining, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported.
FDA OKs updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine as Moderna eyes flu, COVID-19 combo shot
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 05, 2023
As COVID-19 continues to circulate, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an updated emergency use authorization for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. The new vaccine will be available...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 3
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
WHO: Switch back to trivalent flu shots … Vascular cells needed to form long-term memories … Radiation could treat inoperable kidney tumors … “Expired” COVID-19 tests may still be OK, feds say...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 14
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 14, 2023
Fast-acting oral vaccines on the horizon, study says … Fewer antibiotics prescribed for conjunctivitis with standards in place … Flu shot lowered risk for related hospitalizations … 70% of Americans...