Association Between COVID-19 and Myocarditis Using Hospital-Based Administrative Data - United States, March 2020-January 2021
Viral infections are a common cause of myocarditis. Some studies have indicated an association between COVID-19 and myocarditis. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - September 2, 2021 Category: American Health Tags: Coronavirus [CoV] MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report COVID-19 Source Type: news
COVID-19 Infection Linked to Increased Risk for Myocarditis
THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 -- The risk for myocarditis is increased in association with COVID-19, with risk varying by age group, according to research published in the Aug. 31 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 2, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
EARLY RELEASE: Association Between COVID-19 and Myocarditis Using Hospital-Based Administrative Data - United States, March 2020-January 2021
Viral infections are a common cause of myocarditis. Some studies have indicated an association between COVID-19 and myocarditis. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - August 31, 2021 Category: American Health Tags: Coronavirus [CoV] MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report COVID-19 Source Type: news
Data Confirm Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Bring Small Risk of Myocarditis for Boys
A panel of experts advising the C.D.C. also discussed data showing that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines bring a small risk of heart problems. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Anthes Tags: Vaccination and Immunization Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Heart Moderna Inc Pfizer Inc Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Source Type: news
EU recommends travel restrictions on US tourists; new variant ‘found in South Africa’ – as it happened
Six countries removed from EU ‘white list’ of countries with restriction-free travel;South African scientists trying to establish potency of ‘new variant’Philippines has 22,366 new casesEurope has registered around 1.3 million Covid deaths to dateNew Zealand ’s largest city has curbs extended by two weeksGlobal trade recovery starting to wane as Asian cases flareUS states have sharp rise in fatalitiesSydney nurses increase sedation of patients to ease workloadSee all our coronavirus coverage7.01pmBSTThat ’s all from me,Alex Mistlin, today. Hope it ’s been a good one wherever you are. Bye!6.56pmBSTThe US Cente...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 30, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Alex Mistlin, Kaamil Ahmed and Martin Farrer Tags: Coronavirus UK news Infectious diseases Science US news Source Type: news
Adverse Events Associated With BNT162b2 Vaccination ID'd
FRIDAY, Aug. 27, 2021 -- Vaccination with the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with an increased risk for myocarditis and lymphadenopathy, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 27, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
MRI shows long-term effects of concussion on young athletes
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Cardiac MRI boosts myocarditis detection in college athletes 7-fold (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 26, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Risk of heart inflammation higher after COVID-19 than post vaccination: Study
Pfizer (PFE) - BioNTech's (BNTX) coronavirus vaccine was linked to side effects like increased risk of myocarditis, an inflammation of... (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Myocarditis More Common After Covid Vaccination, Study Finds
The research did not assess the risks specifically for young males, who are the most likely to develop the rare side effect. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Anthes and Noah Weiland Tags: Vaccination and Immunization Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Heart Research BioNTech SE Pfizer Inc New England Journal of Medicine Source Type: news
COVID-19 vaccination: myocarditis and pericarditis information for healthcare professionals, PHE (published 23rd August 2021)
Information for healthcare professionals on myocarditis and pericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - August 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Risk for Myocarditis in Young Who Get Moderna Shots May Be Greater Than Thought
FRIDAY, Aug. 20, 2021 -- The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may be linked to a higher risk for myocarditis in younger adults than believed, emerging reports show.
Federal health officials are investigating the new data, according to two people familiar... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 20, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Risk of Heart Condition in Young Who Get Moderna Shots May Be Greater Than Thought
FRIDAY, Aug. 20, 2021 -- The Moderna coronavirus vaccine may be linked to a higher risk of a heart condition called myocarditis in younger adults than believed, emerging reports show.
Federal health officials are investigating the new data,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Myocarditis Induced By Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Nivolumab Myocarditis Induced By Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Nivolumab
This case illustrates myocarditis as a severe and potentially fatal cardiovascular complication of therapy with an immune checkpoint inhibitor.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Kids Can ’t Get COVID-19 Vaccines Yet. But We Do Have Ways to Protect Them
The COVID-19 pandemic is now defined by its impact on two groups of people: the vaccinated and the unvaccinated. Lest we forget, all children under 12 years of age fall into the latter category. As pediatric pulmonologists, we care for children with chronic respiratory conditions whose lives are threatened by COVID-19, as well as previously healthy children who have suffered from COVID-19 infections.
As of the most recent data, some 4.3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19. This number is likely an underestimate, as some children can become infected but show no or only milder symptoms and may not get tested. ...
Source: TIME: Health - August 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lael M. Yonker and Anthony J. Fischer Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 Source Type: news
Aug 13 2021 This Week in Cardiology Aug 13 2021 This Week in Cardiology
COVID-19, vaccine-induced myocarditis, Watchman complications, SGLT2 inhibitors, and cardiogenic shock are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week ’s podcast.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - August 14, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
