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Variety of studies on whether Paxlovid reduces long COVID

Thu, 2024-01-25 11:42 — mike kraft
Does Paxlovid prevent long COVID? Maybe, experts suggest Anthony Quintano/ Flickr cc CIDRAP
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Researchers looked at blood samples from the 40 who experienced long COVID symptoms, compared them to controls who were not infected with COVID-19, and found that those who had long COVID had evidence of inflammation (increased complement activity), blood

Thu, 2024-01-25 11:19 — mike kraft

 

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COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may raise baby's risk of respiratory illness--study

Thu, 2024-01-25 10:24 — mike kraft
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may raise baby's risk of respiratory illness - UPI.com Babies born to COVID-infected mothers have triple the risk of developing a breathing disorder that normally affects preemies, a new study shows. UPI

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Researchers found that exposure to the coronavirus while in the womb increased a newborn's risk of respiratory distress syndrome by sparking an "inflammatory cascade" in the infants that affected their breathing. 

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Additional evidence that vaccinated patients have lower risk of long COVID

Wed, 2024-01-24 18:29 — mike kraft
Study: Vaccinated patients have lower risk of long COVID At 90-days post-infection, 8% of vaccinated cases were still reporting symptoms, compared with 27% of unvaccinated cases. CIDRAP

Today researchers from the University of Michigan published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases more evidence that being vaccinated against COVID-19 significantly reduces the risk of developing long COVID.

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Experts, patients warn Congress about the burden of long COVID

Wed, 2024-01-24 18:24 — mike kraft
‘On par with cancer and heart disease’: Experts, patients warn Congress about the burden of long COVID as the government blows through $1.15 billion without finding a cure There’s a strong argument to be made for the government to provide the funding–and then mostly get out of the way. Yahoo Finance

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Analysis: How long immunity might last after a COVID infection

Tue, 2024-01-23 19:40 — mike kraft
How long does immunity last after a COVID infection? While some lucky people believe they’ve never had COVID, many are facing their second, third or even fourth infection. Here’s what the evidence shows. The Conversation

 

 

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COVID, flu and other viruses can lead to increases risk of heart problems --doctors

Tue, 2024-01-23 19:31 — mike kraft
Why Americans may be at risk of heart problems as COVID, flu spread: Expert As COVID, flu and other viruses continue spreading, an expert says respiratory illness season can lead to an increased risk of heart problems for many Americans. ABC News ABC News

 

 

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Wastewater tests show COVID infections surging, but pandemic fatigue limits precautions

Tue, 2024-01-23 08:56 — mike kraft

 

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Oral antiviral simnotrelvir shows promise for treating mild COVID-19 --study

Mon, 2024-01-22 11:27 — mike kraft
Oral antiviral simnotrelvir shows promise for treating mild COVID-19 The length of COVID-19 symptoms was on average 36 hours shorter in the simnotrelvir group. CIDRAP

 

..in the New England Journal of Medicine Chinese researchers have published positive trial results of simnotrelvir, an oral antiviral that can shorten the duration of mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.

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California and Oregon ease CDC guidance, letting students and workers with asymptomatic COVID avoid isolation.

Mon, 2024-01-22 10:22 — mike kraft

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Oregon and California, among the most cautious of states early in the pandemic, have surprised health officials elsewhere by breaking with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and telling infected workers and schoolchildren that as long as they have no symptoms, they are generally free to go about their lives.

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