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FDA Grants Emergency Use to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The Janssen/Johnson & Johnson SARS-CoV-2 vaccine becomes the third available to fight the pandemic in the US and the first designed for single-dose administration.
FDA Approvals, February 27, 2021
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J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Wins Backing of FDA Panel
An FDA panel voted 22 to 0 in favor of an emergency clearance for Janssen/J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, bringing it a step closer to distribution.
Medscape Medical News, February 26, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Less Mechanical Ventilation
A new report from Israel links COVID-19 vaccination to a drop in the need for mechanical ventilation among people 70 and older.
Medscape Medical News, February 26, 2021
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ACTRIMS 2021
NfL Levels Linked to Worse Disability in Real-World MS
Greater brain atrophy and disability were observed in a real-world study of people with multiple sclerosis and elevation of serum neurofilament light chain levels.
Medscape Medical News, February 26, 2021
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Contrary to Popular Belief, Insulin Can Be Stored Outside Fridge
In a study, insulin retained its potency in conditions in which the temperature oscillated between 25 and 37 degrees Celsius (77 to 98.6 Fahrenheit) during a 28-day period of use.
Medscape Medical News, February 26, 2021
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Biden's CDC Director Has Long Used Data to Save Lives
When Dr Rochelle Walensky stepped up to lead the CDC, she promised to keep telling the truth -- even when it's bad news.
Kaiser Health News, February 26, 2021
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US Nursing Home Deaths Decline Sharply
Deaths and confirmed coronavirus cases have dropped sharply in US nursing homes ― a category of all long-term care facilities ― since the vaccination program began.
WebMD Health News, February 26, 2021
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Residency Director's Removal Called Racist, Sexist
After filing a discrimination lawsuit, Princess Dennar, MD, was removed as director of the internal medicine-pediatrics residency program at Tulane University School of Medicine, prompting an outcry.
Medscape Medical News, February 26, 2021
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Missed Visits During Pandemic Cause 'Detrimental Ripple Effects'
Patients with chronic diseases are more likely to have postponed care because of COVID-19 precautions, a survey finds, and physicians are seeing the consequences.
Medscape Medical News, February 25, 2021
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Murthy for SG, Levine for HHS Get Mostly Positive Senate Reception
In committee hearing, the surgeon general and assistant health secretary nominees vow to attack COVID-19, as well as mental health and substance use crises.
Medscape Medical News, February 25, 2021