Coronavirus Journal Articles

• Pediatric Streptococcus-Associated Brain Abscesses and Empyemas Recent reports have suggested a possible increase in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas, but this study found no increase over historical baseline.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, December 01, 2022
• Dual-Energy CT to Assess Steroids Effects in Severe COVID-19 What information can be learned from this lung imaging method about severe COVID-19 patients treated with steroids?
  Critical Care, December 01, 2022
• ABO Blood Group Systems and COVID-19 Severity Prior studies have linked specific blood types to severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This study aimed to further elucidate a possible association.
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, December 01, 2022
• Clinical and Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance Clinical specimens and wastewater samples for genomic surveillance show comparable effectiveness in detecting SARS-CoV-2 variants.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 30, 2022
• Leading the Way: Building Teamwork After a Turbulent Time Experiencing a turbulent time, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, could have negative impacts on team cohesiveness. What leadership strategies could help staff members re-connect?
  American Nurse Journal, November 29, 2022
• COVID-19 First Wave Impact Survey for HIV Clinicians A survey of HIV clinicians provides insight into the impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinics and staff.
  HIV Medicine, November 28, 2022
• Effect of Frequent SARS-CoV-2 Testing in LTC Facilities Does more frequent testing result in a reduction of SARS-CoV-2 cases among long-term care residents and staff?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 28, 2022
• Successful Liver Transplantation in Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Successful liver transplantation was performed in two patients with asymptomatic, active SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  American Journal of Transplantation, November 25, 2022
• Headache as a COVID-19 Onset Symptom and Post-COVID-19 Symptom This study investigated differences in headache as a COVID-19 onset symptom and as a post-COVID-19 symptom in previously hospitalized patients infected by different SARS-CoV-2 variants.
  Headache, November 25, 2022
• COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy Among US Nurses While this study found a high uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among nurses, some remained resistant. Why have these nurses been hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
  American Journal of Public Health, November 25, 2022
• An E-resource Supporting Intimacy Needs of Care Home Residents The authors developed an education and training e-resource to support care staff in meeting the sexuality, intimacy and relationship needs of care home residents.
  Age and Ageing, November 23, 2022
• Self-Collected Saliva Samples for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 This study assessed the utility and diagnostic accuracy of a self-collected saliva sample type in detection of SARS-CoV-2. How did it compare to use of the standard nasopharyngeal swab?
  Laboratory Medicine, November 23, 2022
• Digital Health Applications in Oncology Advances in digital technologies have provided significant benefits in the delivery of health care. How might these innovative tools apply to the field of oncology?
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, November 23, 2022
• Early SARS-CoV-2 Reinfections and Retesting Policies Early reinfections with SARS-CoV-2 can occur within 60 days, as highlighted by this case report. Is it time to revise retesting policies?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 23, 2022
• Obesity and COVID-19: Insights From Adipose Tissue Obesity has been established as a risk factor for severe COVID-19. Is adipose tissue the key to unlocking the mechanism behind this association?
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, November 23, 2022
• Booster COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage This report analyzed COVID-19 booster dose coverage among children and adults, as well as by demographic group.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 23, 2022
• Higher Risk of COVID-19 in HIV But Similar Outcomes A new study finds that while people living with HIV may be at a greater risk for contracting COVID-19, outcomes were similar to those without HIV.
  HIV Medicine, November 21, 2022
• Natural vs Vaccine-Induced Immunity to SARS-CoV-2 Mu Variant A better understanding of immune response variations provides insight into whether and how much protection vaccination will provide against the Mu variant.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 21, 2022
• COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Safety Among Children 6 Months-5 Years Initial vaccine safety monitoring of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in children aged 6 months to 5 years found no unexpected safety concerns.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 21, 2022
• Parental Intentions Toward COVID-19 Vaccine for Young Children COVID-19 vaccination rates in young children have remained low. This study surveyed parents' intentions and perceptions regarding vaccinating their young child.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 18, 2022