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Photos of the chandelier made of 271 glass vials of the Moderna vaccine and about 10 Johnson & Johnson vials.

Nurse Glitzes Up Gloomy Times With Vaccine Chandelier

"Light of Appreciation" commemorates lives saved and those who helped in vaccine efforts

A pregnant woman wearing an oxygen mask in the ICU.

More States Seeing Uptick of Pregnant COVID Patients in ICUs

Nearly all are unvaccinated, sources say

Myocarditis VAERS Analysis Sparks Social Media Uproar

Doctors worry misinterpretation will fuel misinformation campaigns

A syringe and seven vials of Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer Makes Its Case for COVID Booster Shots

Ahead of advisory meeting, FDA staff notes "inferred" effectiveness, and no new safety concerns

Two male doctors facing away from each other deep in thought with a syringe drawing from a vial separating them.

Vaccine Tribalism Is Poisoning Progress on COVID Science

It fails to promote safety or fight misinformation

Heart Failure's 'Golden Moment' Not Translating into Better Health

Problems of implementation and health equity persist

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

Another Ivermectin Flop; 'Instant' Lung Cancer Decision Tool; Triple COPD Tx & Death

Highlights from the European Respiratory Society virtual meeting

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

Good News (Mostly) for Asthma Patients During Pandemic

But could one common drug be problematic?

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

For Many, 'Long COVID' Becoming Chronic Fatigue

Study finds little reason for optimism about long-term outlook

Photo of Aaron Kheriaty, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at UCI School of Medicine.

UC Irvine Doc Sues Over UC System's Vaccine Mandate

Psychiatrist and bioethicist Aaron Kheriaty, MD, claims his natural immunity should suffice

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

Good Results When Giving Flu Shots to MI Survivors Still in the Hospital

Vaccination prior to discharge linked to heart benefit

COVID-19 UPDATE and Other News over a background of illustrated coronaviruses

Moderna Tees Up for Approval; Boosters Now at 6 Months? Infusion Pump Recall

A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine

A sign outside of a business which reads: NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO SHOT, NO ENTRY. GET VACCINATED.

'Pandemic of the Unvaccinated?' Not Really, Advocate Says

It's more a pandemic of those without access to vaccines and healthcare, says Rhea Boyd

A multi-ethnic group of children wearing protective masks on a school bus.

Florida Doc Booted From Hospital After Offering $50 Mask Exemptions

Physician posted the offer to an anti-mask website after school district issued stronger mandate

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

Doc's $670K Telehealth Racket? Unlikely COVID Provocateur; 'Ignorant' of Health Cost

This past week in healthcare investigations

A young pregnant woman wearing an oxygen mask and pulse oximeter lies in a hospital bed

'Alarming' Number of Pregnant Women Admitted to Alabama ICUs

The trend points to just how important it is for pregnant women to get vaccinated, physicians say

A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a covid-19 virus.

ADE Is Still Not a Problem With COVID Vaccines

Recent paper "not aligned with reality"

A photo of Dr. Jeremy Henrichs and the Mahomet-Seymour Schools Administrative Center building.

Illinois Doc Under Investigation for Stance on School Mask Mandate

Jeremy Henrichs, MD, says probe is improper use of government pressure

A glitch/distortion of a computer rendering of a brain

Vaccine Effect or Functional Neurological Disorder?

COVID vaccination may trigger FND, much like other stressors

A photo of Jason Valentine, MD, standing outside the door of his office pointing at a notice he put there.

Alabama Doc Puts His Foot Down on the Unvaccinated

Jason Valentine hopes to reach those unwilling to get the COVID vaccine by turning them away

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

Pharmacist Charged for Vax Card Sales; Moderna Recipe Fight; Drug Waste Report COIs

This past week in healthcare investigations

The YouTube video thumbnail for this video with Dr. Zubin Damania and the words: SCHOOL BOARD VIDEO HOT TAKE

Viral Claims at Mt. Vernon School Board Meeting Debunked

ZDoggMD responds to video of Dan Stock, MD

A young boy wearing a protective mask lies in a hospital bed looking out the window.

Is Delta Also More Severe in Kids?

Data are in short supply, but hard-hit children's hospitals are sounding alarms

Photos of Roche鈥檚 SD Biosensor and Abbott鈥檚 Panbio rapid antigen tests

Roche, Abbott COVID Antigen Tests Just So-So in Real-World Data

"Unsatisfactory" for screening asymptomatic people, say German lab professionals

Illustrated COVID-19 viruses overlay a photo of Peter McCullough, MD

Lawsuit: Doc Using Old Baylor Affiliation While Dishing COVID Vax Falsehoods

Baylor Scott & White Health says Peter McCullough, MD, used former title during media interviews

The YouTube video thumbnail for this video with Dr. Zubin Damania and the words: ADIOS DELTA

The Delta Surge May Collapse Faster Than You Think

ZDoggMD explains the reason why

A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a COVID-19 virus

COVID-19 Antibody Response in IBD Patients Quickly Wanes

Canadian study emphasizes importance of vaccination in this population, researcher says

A young male physician wearing a protective mask holds a sign which reads: NO COVID VACCINE

Spreading False Vax Info Might Cost You Your Medical License

Federation of State Medical Boards threaten disciplinary action

Two urine sample containers, one full, one empty.

Urine Tests Before Surgery Blasted as Mostly Unnecessary

Abundance of caution is way overdone, researchers suggest

An illustration of a man looking at COVID-19 on a smartphone and his head exploding with various icons including FAKE NEWS.

Join Me in the Fight Against COVID-19 Misinformation

Do the right thing for society

FDA APPROVED casirivimab and imdevimab (REGEN-COV) over a computer rendering of COVID-19 viruses in aerosol & a masked person

Monoclonal Antibody Cocktail Authorized for Post-COVID Exposure

REGEN-COV becomes first monoclonal antibody treatment with EUA following exposure alone

Throngs of tourists wander down Commercial Street in Provincetown, MA.

CDC Alarmed: 74% of Cases in Cape Cod Cluster Were Among the Vaxxed

More detail about outbreak in vaccinated people that led to the change in masking, test guidance

COVID-19 UPDATE and Other News over a background of illustrated coronaviruses

Third Dose a Charm in Israel? Door-to-Door 'Goons'; Cervids Catch COVID, Too!

A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine

Inside Olympic Precautions: Three Team Doctors Dish

Physicians satisfied with strong safety measures during controversial Tokyo games

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

Epic's AI Fail; Controversial Alzheimer's Marketing; No Good COVID Drugs

This past week in healthcare investigations

Vaccination reaction on arm of woman after injection of COVID corona virus vaccine.

Second Dose of COVID Vaccine Safe Even After Allergic Reaction

Small study found even those with anaphylaxis following the first dose tolerated the second one

A female psychiatrist takes notes during a session with her male patient, both are wearing protective masks.

Psychiatrists Can Be Valuable Vaccine Educators

"Actively and constantly searching" for ways to address the needs of a vulnerable population

The vaccine emoji in various shades of skin tones.

No More Bloody Syringe: New Vaccine Emoji Gains Key Support

Icon promotes positive image of COVID vaccine on social media, docs and public health experts say

A sign attached to a white brick wall which reads: NOTICE Proof of vaccination required.

American Hospital Association Joins Others in Support of COVID Vax Mandates

Largest U.S.-based healthcare organization to advocate for these requirements so far

IAS over a red AIDS ribbon laying on a world map.

Survey Probes Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for MSM

Some factors more important than others for HIV prevention

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