Risk for Long COVID Drops With Second Infection, Study Says Risk for Long COVID Drops With Second Infection, Study Says
' It does seem that the risk is significantly lower the second time around than the first time around for developing long COVID, ' said Daniel Ayoubkhani, MSc, of the UK ' s Office for National Statistics.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 14, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Had COVID? Part of the Virus May Stick Around in Your Brain Had COVID? Part of the Virus May Stick Around in Your Brain
If you or someone you know is experiencing"brain fog" after COVID-19, scientists now have a possible explanation -- and it might not bring much comfort.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Cancer, Heart Disease Vaccines May Be Ready by 2030, Moderna Says Cancer, Heart Disease Vaccines May Be Ready by 2030, Moderna Says
' I think what we have learned is that if you ever thought that mRNA was just for infectious diseases, or just for COVID, the evidence now is that ' s absolutely not the case, ' said Moderna CMO Paul Burton.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 12, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

COVID Caused 4.6-Year Drop in NYC Life Expectancy COVID Caused 4.6-Year Drop in NYC Life Expectancy
Non-White demographic groups had the highest drops. Life expectancy fell to 73 years for Black New Yorkers (a 5.5-year drop from 2019) and 77.3 years for Hispanic/Latino New Yorkers (a 6-year drop).WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 10, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Many Long COVID Patients Have Sleep Problems: Study Many Long COVID Patients Have Sleep Problems: Study
The study included 962 adults who were treated for long COVID at the Cleveland Clinic between February 2021 and April 2022.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

SARS-CoV-2 Crosses Placenta and Infects Brains of Two Infants SARS-CoV-2 Crosses Placenta and Infects Brains of Two Infants
It is the first study to confirm cross-placental SARS-CoV-2 transmission leading to brain injury in a newborn.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Doctor's Checklist for Treating Long COVID Patients Doctor's Checklist for Treating Long COVID Patients
"There ' s still a lack of education on what long COVID is, and the symptoms associated with it."WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 5, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Deadly Bacteria in Recalled Eyedrops Can Spread Person-to-Person Deadly Bacteria in Recalled Eyedrops Can Spread Person-to-Person
Scientists are concerned that the once rare treatment-resistant bacteria found in the eyedrops can spread person-to-person. The bacteria clings to sink drains, water faucets, and other moist places.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 3, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news

Nasal COVID Treatment Shows Early Promise Nasal COVID Treatment Shows Early Promise
The viral inhibitor also appears effective against all coronavirus variants of concern, neutralizing even the Omicron variants BA.5, XBB, and BQ.1.1 in laboratory and mice studies.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 1, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Negative Expectations of COVID Shots May Amplify Side Effects Negative Expectations of COVID Shots May Amplify Side Effects
People who had low hopes from a COVID-19 vaccine reported more negative side effects from the shots.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 31, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Single Bivalent COVID Booster Is Enough for Now: CDC Single Bivalent COVID Booster Is Enough for Now: CDC
' There is not a recommendation to get another updated booster dose, ' the CDC website now explains.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 31, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Bias, Lack of Access Make Long COVID Worse for Patients of Color Bias, Lack of Access Make Long COVID Worse for Patients of Color
"I was in a wheelchair when the doctor at Hopkins told me I had long COVID, ” Liely said. “I just broke down and cried. The validation was the biggest thing for me."WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 29, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Spotting STIs: Vaginal Swabs Work Best Spotting STIs: Vaginal Swabs Work Best
Many US healthcare providers use urine samples to diagnose sexually transmitted infections in women, but researchers have shown that vaginal swabs provide more accurate results.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 28, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Long-COVID Mystery Has Doctors in the Dark Long-COVID Mystery Has Doctors in the Dark
Dr Amesh Adalja discusses the lack of knowledge regarding post-acute long-COVID symptoms and how to move forward.WebMD (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 28, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news

Who Is Most Likely to Get Long COVID? Patient Data May Tell Who Is Most Likely to Get Long COVID? Patient Data May Tell
"I think these authors are spot-on in recognizing that the incidence of allergic conditions is increasing concurrently with how different pollutants are increasing in our environment."WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 28, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news