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News at a glance: China ’s ethics oversight, ARPA-H’s new science, and $210 million for protein research
PUBLIC HEALTH FDA advisers back maternal RSV shot A vaccine aims to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, a leading cause of infant hospitalization. JAMIE KELTER DAVIS/ THE NEW YORK TIMES /REDUX A panel advising the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week recommended that it approve a vaccine given to pregnant people to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause severe lung infections. The vote was unanimous based on the efficacy of the vaccine, called RSVpreF and branded Abrysvo. Ten members of the panel also...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - May 25, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after COVID-19 vaccination
CONCLUSION: SIRVA should be regarded as an under-reported, significant cause of post-vaccination morbidity. In the setting of COVID-19 mass vaccination, clinicians must be aware of signs and symptoms of SIRVA as well as appropriate diagnostic modalities and treatment options. Additionally, standardization and proper education regarding injection technique and appropriate needle length is imperative to reducing harm.PMID:35817645 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.06.002
Source: Vaccine - July 11, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Jessica R Bass Gregory A Poland Source Type: research

Doomsday in December?
I’m run down and sick, so I’m posting something positive every day this week until I lift my spirits.There is a reason I’m depressed. It’s more than havingmajor and persistent depression disorder. I’ve had a surprisingly cruddy year. I have to admit that I’m frustrated because my coping strategies are failing me. This is the sort of year that could only happen to a protagonist in a dark comedy. I’ve already written before how I was severely sick for seven monthsbefore the pandemic began. This feels like slow death sometimes. I’m so isolated from others, I’m forgetting h...
Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey - December 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Depression Family Goodreads Writing Source Type: blogs

Top 20 Research Studies of 2020 for Primary Care Physicians
This article summarizes the top 20 research studies of 2020 identified as POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters), including the two most highly rated guidelines of the year on gout and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Regarding COVID-19, handwashing and social distancing through stay-at-home orders or quarantine measures are effective at slowing the spread of illness. Use of proper face masks (not gaiters or bandanas) is also effective at preventing trans- mission. This is important because the virus can infect others during the presymptomatic phase. Aspirin can no longer be recommended for the primary...
Source: American Family Physician - July 15, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Roland Grad Mark H Ebell Source Type: research

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