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Lab Protocol Failures Led to Ineffective COVID-19 Tests From CDC
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The first COVID-19 tests in the United States were ineffective due to poor laboratory practices at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
Risk for Severe COVID-19 May Be Up in People With COPD, Smokers
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Active cigarette smokers and individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have up-regulation of angiotensin converting enzyme II expression in the lower airways, which could explain the increased risk for severe COVID-19 in these subpopulations, according to a study published online April 8 in the European Respiratory Journal.
First Saliva Test for COVID-19 Approved by FDA
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The first saliva test for coronavirus 2019 was approved Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Guidance Issued for Infants Born to Mothers With COVID-19
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In an initial guidance document issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for the management of infants born to mothers with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019.
~16 Percent of COVID Cases Develop Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2
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Parts of the World Seeing New COVID-19 Variant
HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics
Urine Cell-Free RNA Shows Promise as Biomarker for Bladder Cancer
Elevated C-Reactive Protein Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure, All-Cause Mortality
Steatotic Liver Disease Risk Scores Compared for Predicting Cirrhosis
U.S. Study Shows Blood-Based Multicancer Early Detection Test Can ID Cancer Signals