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The Effect of Antiviral Drugs on COVID-19 Outcomes and Mortality

The WHO Solidarity Trial Consortium found remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir, and interferon regimens produced “little or no effect” on relevant outcomes.

Texas Judge Tosses Suit Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Plaintiffs expected to challenge ruling in ongoing saga over Houston facility’s policy.

Ischemic Stroke in Patients with COVID-19

Since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the United States, severe ischemic strokes also have been reported in some of these patients, some with large vessel occlusions and case reports of thrombectomy for treatment.

The Cost-Effectiveness of HPV Vaccination for Adults Age 30 to 45 Years

Researchers found extending the upper limit of HPV vaccination to age 30 to 45 years is not cost-effective.

FDA, CDC Back COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents

The Pfizer/BioNTech solution will be available for Americans age 12 to 15 years.

Controversy Developing Over Vaccine Passports

Concerns are emerging about individual rights, equal access, and how anyone would enforce mandates.

Vitamin D and COVID-19

Low levels of vitamin D are associated with in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19, but causality is unknown.

U.S. Supports Waiving Intellectual Property Protections for COVID-19 Vaccines

The aim is to accelerate the spread of shots around the globe.

White Adults, Women Overrepresented in U.S. Vaccine Trials

Investigators uncover reporting gaps, lack of proper representation for older adults, minority groups.

The Enduring Enigma of Vitamin D Supplementation

Murky federal panel recommendation, ongoing research likely to keep debate going for some time to come.