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Poor phase 4 safety results for tofacitinib raise questions about JAK inhibitors
Preliminary data from a phase 4 post-marketing safety trial of the arthritis drug tofacitinib have turned up worrying results for the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, indicating…
It’s OK to Stretch Out a Second Vaccine Dose. And More New COVID Science
Longer gaps between vaccine doses are OK, Neanderthal genes are protective, and 20 million years of life has been lost in this week’s roundup of pandemic…
Even Animals Know How to Social Distance. And More New Virus Science
The virus knows what we did last summer, animals know how to social distance, and how the humidity of masks may help reduce disease severity in…
The ‘Tom Hanks’ Pandemic Effect. And More Science Journal News
Turning discarded masks into roads, misinformation reduces vaccination intent, and Tom Hanks’ diagnosis changed people’s behaviour in this week’s roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
Pregnant People Should Be Offered Vaccines. And More Science Journal News
The benefits of vaccination likely outweigh the risks for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, mortality is falling in intensive care, and a psychological model of…
People Follow COVID Rules When Their Friends Do. And More Science News
People follow COVID rules when their friends do, vaccine allergies are rare, and good contact tracing saves lives in this week’s roundup of pandemic science for The…