Medscape Newsfeed:
- More Than 300 Heart Inflammation Cases Reported After Vaccination, CDC Says
Although still very rare, the CDC reports hundreds of cases of heart inflammation after COVID vaccination. That's out of more than 20 million teens and young adults who've been vaccinated. WebMD Health News
- Hormone Pellet Safety Data 'Not Very Reassuring at All' for Women
Women who receive pellet hormonal therapy may be significantly more likely to have side effects compared with women who receive FDA-approved hormonal treatments. Medscape Medical News
- AP-NORC Poll: Many Americans Resuming Pre-Virus Activities
Just 21% are very or extremely worried about a COVID-19 infection in their inner circle, and only 25% are highly concerned that the lifted restrictions will lead to additional community infections. Associated Press
- COVID May Cause Long-Term Brain Loss, Study Says
According to the study, UK researchers had access to brain image testing for about 40,000 people done before the start of the pandemic. WebMD Health News
- Expert: Variants Mean More in US Must Get Vaccine
"Unless we vaccinate a significant percentage of the population before winter hits, you're going to see more spread and the creation of more variants, which will only make this task more difficult." WebMD Health News
NIH Newsfeed:
- NIH-funded study shows children recycle brain regions when acquiring new skills
During development the brain can repurpose parts when learning to recognize faces and to read.
- Prototype device may diagnose common pregnancy complications by monitoring placental oxygen
NIH researchers pursue innovative method for observing maternal and fetal health during pregnancy.
- Scientists unravel the function of a sight-saving growth factor
NIH study breaks down pigment epithelium-derived factor to understand how it protects and stimulates retinal neurons.
- NIH study offers new evidence of early SARS-CoV-2 infections in U.S.
Researchers analyze 24,000 blood samples and multiple antibody testing platforms to add to picture of COVID-19’s emergence.