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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effect of 2 Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines on Symptomatic COVID-19 Infection in Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Although effective vaccines against COVID-19 have been developed, additional vaccines are still needed. ⋯ In this prespecified interim analysis of a randomized clinical trial, treatment of adults with either of 2 inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines significantly reduced the risk of symptomatic COVID-19, and serious adverse events were rare. Data collection for final analysis is pending.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Effect of Cytisine vs Varenicline on Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Cytisine is more effective than placebo and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation. However, cytisine has not been tested against the most effective smoking cessation medication, varenicline, which is associated with adverse events known to lead to discontinuation of therapy. ⋯ Among daily smokers willing to quit, cytisine treatment for 25 days, compared with varenicline treatment for 84 days, failed to demonstrate noninferiority regarding smoking cessation.
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Editorial Historical Article
To Howard Bauchner, MD, Visionary Editor in Chief of JAMA-A Sincere Thank You and a Fond Farewell.