The U.S. is seeing a double-digit increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations as new highly transmissible omicron strains circulate nationwide.
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From 'Kraken' to 'Centaurus': Scientists at odds on unofficial names for omicron subvariants
Basilisk. Centaurus. And now, Kraken. As the omicron strain has splintered off into what seems like endless sublineages, the technical numerical names have become increasingly difficult to commit to memory, making way for unofficial nicknames like Basi…
CDC chief details plan to overhaul agency: Bloomberg
In the wake of criticism over its “delayed and inconsistent response” to COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, is moving forward with a new initiative — the CDC Moving Forward project — that will overhaul “top-to-bottom” the fundamental working…
Medical group unveils new guidelines for treating childhood obesity: 1 major change
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published new guidance on the treatment of obesity in children ages 2 and older, its first update on the topic in 15 years.
The tripledemic, post-holidays: Where things stand
Heading into the second week of the new year, experts have their eye on COVID-19 as respiratory syncytial virus and the flu continue to recede.
Dr. Eric Topol: 'XBB.1.5 is no slouch'
The emergence of the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 should serve as a wake-up call for the U.S. to reinvest in new vaccines, therapeutics and surveillance efforts, Eric Topol, MD, founder and director of Scripps Research Translational …
Medicaid and Abortion Top Health Agenda for Montana Lawmakers
State lawmakers say their health care goals for the new legislative session are to lower costs and improve access to care. They’ll have to grapple with a full slate of other issues, as well.
CDC revises XBB.1.5 estimates; admissions jump 16% in 1 week — 10 COVID-19 updates
The CDC has lowered its estimate of omicron subvariant XBB.1.5’s prevalence in the U.S., now saying the highly transmissible strain accounts for about 28 percent of COVID-19 cases.
Where flu activity stands as of Dec. 31: 5 FluView notes
Flu activity remains high, but continues to decline in most parts of the country, the CDC’s latest FluView report shows.
Severe strep in the US: 4 updates
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is the latest to report a rise in severe strep A infections, according to a Jan. 5 report from CBS affiliate WWMT.
