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NIH launches pilot telehealth program to help treat COVID

Thu, 2023-01-05 20:50 — mike kraft
NIH launches pilot COVID telehealth program The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday launched a virtual program aimed at making antiviral treatments for COVID-19 available at home for those who test positive. Reuters Reuters
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Florida surgeon general used ‘flawed’ science to discourage vaccinations -- university faculty peers

Thu, 2023-01-05 10:56 — mike kraft
Fla. surgeon general used ‘flawed’ vaccine science, faculty peers say Joseph A. Ladapo may have violated University of Florida research integrity rules, a faculty task force said.
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Some school districts bring back mask mandates to stem spread of COVID, flu and RSV

Thu, 2023-01-05 10:41 — mike kraft
Some school districts bring back mask mandates to stem spread of COVID, flu and RSV Some school districts have said indoor masking will return following winter break to prevent the spread of COVID-19, flu and RSV. ABC News ABC News

 

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Even mild Covid cases can lead to long prpblems--new study

Thu, 2023-01-05 10:32 — mike kraft
Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people, according to a new multicountry study Symptoms of long COVID-19 include fatigue, shortness of breath and cognitive issues. Morsa Images/Digital Vision via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Even mild COVID-19 cases can have major and long-lasting effects on people’s health. That is one of the key findings from our recent multicountry study on long COVID-19 – or long COVID – recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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XBB.1.5 may be ‘most transmissible subvariant of Omicron to date,’ scientists warn

Thu, 2023-01-05 10:17 — mike kraft
XBB.1.5 may be 'most transmissible subvariant of Omicron to date,' scientists warn | CNN Health experts voiced concern Wednesday over the rapid growth of the new Omicron sublineage XBB.1.5, advising the public to stay informed but not alarmed as they work to learn more. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Overview: COVID-19 pandemic enters 4th year with successes, but new threats

Thu, 2023-01-05 10:10 — mike kraft
COVID-19 enters 4th year with successes, but new threats CIDRAP

As the pandemic enters its fourth year, the world is in a better place with managing the disease but still faces threats from inequities for accessing tools to battle COVID-19, intense transmission in several countries, and the emergence of another highly transmissible Omicron subvariant, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said today.

In a related development, the WHO today shared details about its virus evolution advisory group's assessment of viruses circulating in China and said the experts are also assessing the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant, which is quickly becoming dominant in the United States.

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COVID-19 vaccine for children after MIS-C deemed safe --NIH

Wed, 2023-01-04 19:28 — mike kraft
COVID-19 vaccine for children after MIS-C appears safe NIH-supported study finds no serious complications following rare immune condition. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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2022 was the worst for many US hospitals. THe problems will continue

Wed, 2023-01-04 19:02 — mike kraft
2022 was the worst for many US hospitals. The aftershocks will last for years. Constant health crises have made it impossible for some hospitals to plan for the future. Patients will pay the price. Dylan Scott Vox

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Misinformation issue: Public Health Agencies Try to Restore Trust as They Fight Misinformation

Wed, 2023-01-04 18:51 — mike kraft
Public Health Agencies Try to Restore Trust as They Fight Misinformation As public health departments work on improving their message, the skepticism and mistrust often reserved for covid-19 vaccines now threaten other public health priorities, including flu shots and c… khnkytjaw Kaiser Health News

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New Covid strain is the most transmissible yet, WHO says

Wed, 2023-01-04 18:45 — mike kraft
New Covid strain is the most transmissible yet, WHO says The global health body is now trying to figure out how severe the sub-variant is. POLITICO

The coronavirus Omicron strain XBB.1.5, which has become the dominant strain in the U.S. in just a matter of weeks, could drive a new wave of cases, a World Health Organization official told reporters Wednesday.

“We are concerned about its growth advantage, in particular in some countries in Europe and the Northeast part of the United States, where XBB.1.5 has rapidly replaced other circulating sub-variants,” said Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s Covid-19 technical lead.

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