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UK COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Phase 2, 'No B.1.1.7 Increased Disease Severity'

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COVID-19: 'No Evidence' That UK Variant Causes More Severe Disease

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FDA Urges Pause of J&J COVID Vaccine

WebMD Health News April 13, 2021

The FDA and CDC on Tuesday recommended that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused after reports of blood clots in patients receiving the shot.
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Don't Screen for Vit D in General Population, Says US Task Force

News April 13, 2021

There is insufficient evidence that screening for vitamin D deficiency among the asymptomatic general population is of any benefit, concludes an update of US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.
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Children and COVID-19 Vaccine Trials: What to Consider

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The Role of Incomplete Pregnancies in Ovarian Cancer Risk

Journal Article April 13, 2021
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Activity, Screen Time, and Mental Health During Childhood

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SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Among Meat Processing Workers

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Fast Five Quiz: Schizophrenia Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz April 13, 2021

Can you accurately diagnose schizophrenia? Test yourself with this short quiz.
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Feds Let Illinois Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021

Medical professionals have called on states to institute the yearlong extension, but only Illinois has made the move thus far.
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