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Pandemic meta-analysis: Kids still a third of a school year behind
Deficits were more pronounced in math than in reading, and economically disadvantaged kids fared worse.
Read more.Twice-weekly rapid COVID tests may be better than infrequent PCR
Despite PCR’s higher sensitivity, frequent testing with rapid antigen tests can top their performance, a study of pro soccer players
Read more.Studies: COVID vaccine boosters lower risk of death in adults, ED visits in kids
Boosters lower the risk of death among adults more than 90% and increase protection against severe disease in children aged
Read more.Report highlights the occurrence of beta-lactamase resistance genes in US hospitals
A 5-year study of US hospital data illustrates trends in E coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates carrying beta-lactamase antibiotic resistance
Read more.Studies estimate COVID and all-cause deaths in youth, pregnancy
Among children, COVID-19 was the eighth-leading cause of death from any cause and first in deaths caused by infectious or
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