Global & Public Health (all articles)
[Press release – not published yet] Study shows vaccine protection wanes over time, but vaccines still offer good protection against severe disease.
27 Aug, 2021 | 10:11h | UTCPress release: Is COVID vaccine protection fading? – ZOE Covid Study
Commentaries:
Covid infection protection waning in double jabbed – BBC
Cohort study: Most COVID-19 hospital survivors had a good physical and functional recovery after 1 year of follow-up, but around half of the patients had at least one sequelae symptom.
27 Aug, 2021 | 10:13h | UTC1-year outcomes in hospital survivors with COVID-19: a longitudinal cohort study – The Lancet
Editorial: Understanding long COVID: a modern medical challenge – The Lancet
Related:
M-A: More than 50 long-term effects of COVID-19. (several articles on the subject)
New guidelines to help doctors manage long COVID patients published.
[Preprint] Observational data suggests natural immunity after a SARS-CoV-2 infection confers longer lasting and stronger protection compared to vaccine-induced immunity.
27 Aug, 2021 | 10:16h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
https://twitter.com/andrew_croxford/status/1430799815693250562
Editorial: The Guardian view on global vaccine inequality: unwise as well as unethical.
27 Aug, 2021 | 10:09h | UTCThe Guardian view on global vaccine inequality: unwise as well as unethical
Covid-19 vaccines flirted with perfection at first. Reality is more complicated.
27 Aug, 2021 | 10:05h | UTCCovid-19 vaccines flirted with perfection at first. Reality is more complicated – STAT
Commentary on Twitter
The mixed blessing of the 95% VE: When Pfizer & Moderna reported late last year that their Covid vaccines were highly effective, our expectations for these vaccines soared. It's time for us to get more realistic about what the vaccines can do. https://t.co/BFpje2qRmS
— Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 (@HelenBranswell) August 25, 2021
Global death toll from suicide has increased by 20,000 over the past 30 years, analysis finds.
27 Aug, 2021 | 08:28h | UTC
Large Observational study shows Pfizer Covid vaccine is mostly safe but is associated with increased risk of myocarditis, adenopathy, appendicitis, and herpes zoster.
26 Aug, 2021 | 09:16h | UTCCommentaries on Twitter
For those who still believe getting Covid-19 is less risky than taking the vaccine, take a look at this chart from an observational study of nearly 1 million people in Israel. The risk of these conditions is much higher in those infected than vaccinated.https://t.co/Io08oFYRqW pic.twitter.com/57hOaoT5wQ
— Benjy Renton (@bhrenton) August 25, 2021
(thread from the author – click for more)
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Vaccine safety: We compared excess adverse events after #COVID19 vaccination (Pfizer-BioNTech) and after documented #SARSCoV2 infection.https://t.co/PNyCTqkq0tTake-home message: Low excess risk of adverse events after vaccination, higher after infection.
Some thoughts👇 pic.twitter.com/pbpJwCRd3D
— Miguel Hernán (@_MiguelHernan) August 25, 2021
WHO Guide | Support for rehabilitation: self-management after COVID-19-related illness.
26 Aug, 2021 | 09:21h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
The World Health Organisation have just published: Support for rehabilitation: self-management after COVID-19-related illness, 2nd ed. Written by the Leeds Rehabilitation team. Accessed from https://t.co/Ep4KG2FTiQ Will be in all European languages soon.
— Derick Wade (@derickwaderehab) August 25, 2021
Pregnant women do well with COVID vaccine, survey finds.
26 Aug, 2021 | 09:03h | UTCOriginal study: Short-term Reactions Among Pregnant and Lactating Individuals in the First Wave of the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout – JAMA Network Open
Related: CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Commentary on Twitter
Another study showing that #COVID19 mRNA vaccines are safe in pregnant women, who are at an increased risk from the disease. #COVID #Covid_19 #coronavirus #Corona #CoronavirusPandemic #CovidVaccine #COVIDVaccination https://t.co/EtJUxrUVeQ
— Martin Michaelis (@MartMichaelis) August 19, 2021
Johnson & Johnson booster shot prompts large increase in immune response, company says.
26 Aug, 2021 | 09:14h | UTCJohnson & Johnson booster shot prompts large increase in immune response, company says – CNN
News release: Johnson & Johnson Announces Data to Support Boosting its Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine
5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy.
26 Aug, 2021 | 09:05h | UTC5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy – Self
Related: CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Commentary on Twitter
My latest @SELFmagazine: examining what we know about pregnancy and COVID-19 infections and vaccines. https://t.co/tnDAyQmoeu
— Dr. Tara C. Smith (@aetiology) August 25, 2021
WHO: More than 700 million people with untreated hypertension – Number of people living with hypertension has doubled to 1.28 billion since 1990.
26 Aug, 2021 | 08:54h | UTCMore than 700 million people with untreated hypertension – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
The number of adults aged 30-79 living with #hypertension has doubled from 650 million to 1.28 billion since 1990, according to a 🆕 comprehensive global 🌎🌍🌏 analysis of trends in hypertension prevalence, detection, treatment and control.
👉 https://t.co/MI48CX2kEO pic.twitter.com/ARpS8uipeY
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) August 25, 2021
CDC Report: Unvaccinated 5 times more likely to get COVID-19 and 29 times more likely to be hospitalized than vaccinated individuals.
25 Aug, 2021 | 09:56h | UTCCommentary: CDC: Unvaccinated 5 times more likely to get COVID-19 – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter
A new CDC study finds that while the #DeltaVariant surged in Los Angeles, CA the COVID-19 vaccines continued to prevent #COVID19 related infections, hospitalizations, ICU stays, or deaths. Get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect yourself and others. More: https://t.co/zMQN3NOytB. pic.twitter.com/j8GTOd13vm
— CDC (@CDCgov) August 24, 2021
What we actually know about the vaccines and the delta variant – “Covid-19 vaccines still are effective in preventing hospitalization. But vaccinated people are more likely to get sick than before”.
25 Aug, 2021 | 09:09h | UTCWhat we actually know about the vaccines and the delta variant – Vox
CDC Report: Vaccine effectiveness dropped from 91% to 66% since the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant became predominant.
25 Aug, 2021 | 09:11h | UTCCommentaries:
Messenger RNA COVID vaccines 66% effective against Delta: US study – Associated Press
Perspective | Delta has changed the pandemic risk calculus – “If you’re confused about what you can do right now, you should be”.
25 Aug, 2021 | 09:05h | UTCDelta Has Changed the Pandemic Risk Calculus – The Atlantic
Third Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s, Israeli HMO says.
25 Aug, 2021 | 09:01h | UTCThird Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s, Israeli HMO says – Reuters
Commentary on Twitter
A third dose of Pfizer (PFE.N)/BioNTech's (https://t.co/eeCVHZYuCn) COVID-19 vaccine was found to be 86% effective in people aged over 60, an Israeli healthcare provider said on Wednesday, citing initial results from a study of thousands of members. https://t.co/BQMzYmMHUt
— Reuters Health (@Reuters_Health) August 18, 2021
Systematic review: The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on child and adolescent mental health.
25 Aug, 2021 | 08:58h | UTCRelated: M-A: Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID-19. (several articles on the subject)
Worldwide trends in hypertension prevalence and progress in treatment and control from 1990 to 2019: a pooled analysis of 1201 population-representative studies with 104 million participants.
25 Aug, 2021 | 08:56h | UTCCommentary: Global and national high blood pressure burden and control – The Lancet (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
Our new analysis within #NCDRisC on the #worldwide #hypertension #prevalence in last 30 yrs published in @TheLancet. The number of people with HTN doubled from 1990 with 626 million🕴️♀️ and 652 million 🕴️ in 2019. Control rates were ⬇️10% in some countries!https://t.co/FdjusD38X3 pic.twitter.com/famYphfqC8
— Maciej Banach (@maciejbanach) August 25, 2021
New USPSTF statement recommends overweight and obese individuals should undergo screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes at age 35 instead of 40.
25 Aug, 2021 | 08:54h | UTCEditorials:
Author interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes – JAMA
Evidence report: Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Preventing stillbirth: What’s the latest evidence?
25 Aug, 2021 | 08:38h | UTCPreventing stillbirth: What’s the latest evidence? – Evidently Cochrane
Special collection: Stillbirth prevention and respectful bereavement care – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
New @CochraneLibrary Special Collection on #stillbirth prevention and respectful bereavement care: https://t.co/NW37SaUhr3 1/5#stillborn #babyloss #miscarriage #pregnancyloss #infantloss #pregnancyandinfantloss pic.twitter.com/mzIe3Sttwk
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) August 24, 2021
Covid-19 booster vaccines: What we know and who’s doing what.
24 Aug, 2021 | 10:04h | UTCCovid-19 booster vaccines: What we know and who’s doing what – The BMJ
WHO head calls for two-month vaccine booster moratorium.
24 Aug, 2021 | 10:02h | UTCWHO head calls for two-month vaccine booster moratorium – Associated Press
How will Delta evolve? Here’s what the theory tells us.
24 Aug, 2021 | 09:58h | UTCHow will Delta evolve? Here’s what the theory tells us – The Conversation
Opinion | The FDA really did have to take this long – “If vaccine approval feels maddeningly scrupulous, that’s because the alternative is worse”.
24 Aug, 2021 | 10:01h | UTCThe FDA Really Did Have to Take This Long – The Atlantic