Emerging Models of Care Seek to Improve the Oral Health of All Americans
We know how to improve oral healthcare. It’s putting it into practice that can be problematic.
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COVID-19 and Alzheimer Disease Share a Genetic Link
New research recently published in Brain has found the risk for severe COVID-19 illness and Alzheimer disease share a similar immune reaction to viruses. This association lies in the oligoadenylate synthetase 1 gene, which raises the risk…
FDA Approves Booster Shots for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
While booster shots for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September, the jury was still out on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. On October 14, the FDA approved booster shots…
Scientists Who Publicly Discuss COVID-19 Face Abuse, Threats
Survey results recently published in Nature found that of the 321 scientist respondents, 22% had endured threats of physical or sexual violence and 15% had received death threats after speaking, commenting, or publishing about COVID-19. A…
California Allows Dentists to Apply for License to Give Rapid COVID-19 Tests
In the state of California, providers who want to administer rapid COVID-19 tests must apply for a laboratory license. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation allowing licensed dentists in the state to apply for such a…
Of the Lives Lost Due to COVID-19 Since June, Many Could Have Been Saved With Vaccination
An analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation has found that at least 90,000 deaths due to COVID-19 since June could have been saved if these Americans had been vaccinated. Fifty percent of these deaths happened in September. The brief also…
With COVID-19 Numbers Declining, Concern Shifts to Possible ‘Twindemic’
As the world grappled with the global pandemic last winter, one bright spot was the virtually nonexistent flu season. Well, some public health experts warn that not only will COVID-19 carry on through this winter, but we may face a severe…
More COVID-19 Booster Shots to Come from Moderna and J&J
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) submitted data demonstrating the efficacy of their COVID-19 booster shots among those ages 18 and older to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The…
Combatting the COVID-19 Infodemic
As if dealing with COVID-19 over the past 22 months hasn’t been enough, the pandemic also caused an “infodemic”—when media sources disseminate incorrect information about a subject. In this case, all sorts of false information spread…
More Than a Third of Those Who Recover from COVID-19 Experience Long-Term Effects
An Oxford University study found that 37% of those who have recovered from COVID-19 illness still experience at least one side effect 3 months to 6 months later. The most commonly reported side effects were respiratory issues, malaise,…
