By Yu Wu, PhD1; Liangyu Kang, MD1; Zirui Guo, MD1; et al Key Points Question What are the incubation periods of COVID-19 caused by different SARS-CoV-2 strains? Findings In this systematic review and meta-analysis of 141 articles, the pooled...
Evaluation of COVID-19 Mortality and Adverse Outcomes in US Patients With or Without Cancer
By Mariana Chavez-MacGregor, MD, MSC Key Points Question What are the rates of death, mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit stay, and hospitalization among patients with COVID-19 with or without cancer? Findings In this cohort study of...
Association of Self-reported High-Risk Allergy History With Allergy Symptoms After COVID-19 Vaccination
By Lily Li, MD, et al. Key Points Question What is the association between self-reported history of high-risk allergy and allergic reactions after messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccination? Findings In this cohort study of 52 998 health...
Assessment of Cognitive Function in Patients After COVID-19 Infection
By Jacqueline H. Becker, PhD, et al. Introduction People who have survived COVID-19 frequently complain of cognitive dysfunction, which has been described as brain fog. The prevalence of post–COVID-19 cognitive impairment and the association with disease severity are...
Making Vaccines Available to Other Countries Before Offering Domestic Booster Vaccinations
By G. Owen Schaefer MoreNew Online Views 13,358 Citations 0112Comments 3ViewpointAugust 12, 2021 Making Vaccines Available to Other Countries Before Offering Domestic Booster Vaccinations G....
Potential Implications of SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant Surges for Rural Areas and Hospitals
By Sameer S. Kadri, MD The implications of a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 on rural areas of the US and its health care safety net warrant careful and prompt appraisal. In early July, 2 referral hospitals in Missouri that receive...