Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Has Effectiveness of 54 Percent
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 -- Updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccines offer vaccine effectiveness (VE) of 54 percent against symptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, according to research published in the Feb. 1... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
COVID map shows 12 states with higher death rates
Twelve states were among those with an elevated number of deaths attributed to coronavirus in the latest recorded week, maps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show. Nationwide, COVID-19 was attributed to 3.6 percent of all deaths of any cause in the week ending January 27,…#cdc #nationwide #rsv #northcarolina #week56percent #pennsylvania #newhampshire #mississippi #arizona #connecticut (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alternating Arms for Vaccines May Boost Your Immunity, Study Says
Receiving multidose vaccinations in both arms, instead of just one, may increase the immune response, new research suggests. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Apoorva Mandavilli Tags: your-feed-science Vaccination and Immunization Research Immune System Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Arms (Body Part) Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic System Antibodies Journal of Clinical Investigation Source Type: news
COVID map shows 4 states with highest hospital cases
Four states were among those with the highest totals of hospital admissions with coronavirus in the latest recorded week, maps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show. California, Florida, New York and Texas all had more than a thousand hospitalizations with the virus in the…#cdc #florida #newjersey #connecticut #vermont #rsv #greatlakes #southeast #southcentral #arkansas (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Analysis of increased motorcycle accidents during the COVID-19 pandemic: a single-center study from T ürkiye - Demir N, Sayar S, Dokur M, Sezer HB, Koc S, Topkarci YB, Türk MF.
BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a unique set of circumstances, straining health-care systems and affecting the way of life in societies around the world. Measures such as social isolation, travel restrictions, and wo... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 Risk Varies Across Immunosuppressive Conditions
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2024 -- The risk for prolonged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) varies across immunosuppressive conditions, according to a study published in the Jan. 24 issue of Science Translational Medicine.
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Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 31, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Viral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes
Key takeawaysThere remains no clear explanation for why COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, can result in severe outcomes or death while other coronaviruses just cause common colds, or why COVID-19 symptoms persist after the coronavirus that causes it has been eliminated.A UCLA-led research team has shown that fragments of the coronavirus may drive inflammation by mimicking the action of specific immune molecules in the body.The findings could contribute to not only the understanding and treatment of COVID-19 but also efforts to detect coronaviruses with the potential to cause pandemics before they become widespread.There are ...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - January 31, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Malawi: Malawi Launches New Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign Amid Rising Cases
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- The Malawi government and the World Health Organization launched a new COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Monday in 10 of the country's 29 districts. This is partly in response to new cases confirmed in the past three weeks in several districts across the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 30, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Coronavirus Health and Medicine Malawi Southern Africa Source Type: news
3 Top Stocks at the Heart of the 5G Revolution
Along with the coronavirus pandemic, a wave of demand for fast and reliable communication has risen. Employers wanted to give workers access to resources and expect quick results. Content consumers did not want to miss a single second because of the quality of the connection. This demand for…#qrvo #iot #android #qorvo #asiapacific #apple #samsung #otcmkts #verizon #tmus (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Assessment of health-related quality of life in patients with burns injuries during the COVID-19 epidemic: a critical topic for burn survivors - Özkal, Seyyah M.
PURPOSE: It is well known that the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) epidemic had an adverse effect on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with disabilities, or neurological or chronic conditions. The aim of this study was to examine the... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Risk factors and trends in adolescent's suicide attempt rates before and after the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic - Jung SI, Lee SY, Kim DJ, Yang CM.
This study explored the trend of suicide attempts and the association betw... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Ethiopia: Pandemic Fund Launches Ethiopia-Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness & Response
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The pandemic fund has launched Ethiopia-Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness and Response Project (EPPR) aimed at reinforcing the capacity to prevent, detect, and response to public health emergencies including pandemics. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 29, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Coronavirus East Africa Ethiopia Health and Medicine Sustainable Development Source Type: news
Coronavirus FAQ: How long does my post-COVID protection last? When is it booster time?
How long does immunity last after an infection? Are rapid tests always accurate? How often is a booster in order? In this installment of our FAQ series, we look into questions about "COVID time." (Image credit: Marc Silver/NPR) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - January 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Max Barnhart Source Type: news
How The COVID Virus Defends Itself From The Human Immune System
Authored by Amie Dahnke via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Just how was the COVID-19 coronavirus so successful? (Naeblys/Shutterstock) The question has eluded scientists and medical professionals since the novel virus swept the…#amiedahnke #epochtimes #naeblysshutterstock #naturecommunications #kaitittmann #lisamariefunk #pfizer #fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Psychological distress as a mediator between workplace violence and turnover intention with caring for patients with COVID-19 - Nam S, Wong JYH, Wang T, An B, Fong DYT.
This study aimed to examine psychological distress as a mediator of the re... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
