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Fever is up to 103.5°F, joint pain is affecting lower extremities, bilaterally, and the patient complains of headache. Could sex have anything to do with it? 

Seen in the ED: Fever, Joint Pain, and Positive Jolt Sign in a Young Man 

Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 97 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 22, 2021

Results from a new study confirm that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine works against the fast-spreading UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.  

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Found Effective Against UK Variant

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 21, 2021

Adults with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic vs those without mental health issues, a new study found. 

Alcohol Intake Rising among US Adults with Anxiety, Depression during COVID-19

COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 20, 2021

New research from the United Kingdom found that COVID-19 patients discharged from the hospital still face a heightened risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiovascular event.  

Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Still Face Cardiovascular Challenges after Discharge, Study Finds

The bad news, writes ID expert and AIDS researcher Rodger MacArthur, MD, is the New Year's surge in his hospital's COVID-19 cases. The good news? Vaccines. 

The View from One Hospital's COVID-19 Trenches 

We compiled the top trending Myths about the COVID-19 vaccine in wide circulation and added the Facts to help you education your patients. 

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