The prevalence of overweight and obesity was significantly higher in MIS-C than KD (41% vs 23%).
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Completion of a primary COVID-19 vaccine series, receipt of a booster dose, Black vs White race, and urban vs rural residence were linked to reduced…
Researchers say a third of public health leaders retired, resigned, or were fired because of threats.
Visits for viral and respiratory illness at the 25 emergency departments included in the study rose 72% over the 4 preceding months.
At 6 months, improvements were seen in fatigue, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, gastrointestinal upset, and general unwellness.
As COVID markers show growing momentum, the nation’s flu season continues to gain steam.
After schools reopened, preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years with special educational needs had significantly fewer emotional and behavioral problems, but adolescents had worse behavior.
Nonphysicians and nonnurses reported significantly fewer errors than physicians and registered nurses.
The authors said their findings should result in a more urgent push to vaccinate pregnant women, especially Black and Hispanic patients.
The researchers say the findings suggest that US rapid antigen testing recommendations should include throat specimens.