UPDATES IN MEDICINE

2022-04-14 12:03:44 ​​ Protection against Omicron by a Fourth Vaccine Dose

In Israel, the use of a fourth dose of BNT162b2 vaccine was initiated on January 3, 2022. As of February 18, a fourth dose produced a 45% reduction in the incidence of infection, a 55% reduction in symptomatic infection, a 68% reduction in hospitalization, and a 74% reduction in Covid-19–related death 7 to 30 days after vaccination.


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2022-04-07 04:59:59 ​​ Do We Need a Fourth Dose of Covid Vaccine? - NEJM Audio Interview

In this audio interview conducted on April 5, the editors discuss a new study of a fourth vaccine dose and look ahead to vaccines against new variants and to novel delivery methods.


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2022-03-30 12:18:04 ​​ Colon Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines (ASCRS, 2022)


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2022-03-28 02:04:46 ​​ Coronary Artery Revascularization Clinical Practice Guidelines (ACC/AHA/SCAI, 2022)


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2022-03-26 02:36:41 ​​ Managing Glycemia in Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children involves close family support and glucose monitoring. Improved means of insulin administration include newer pumps or smart pens that receive data from continuous glucose monitoring and can assist in calculation of insulin doses.


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