COVID-19

No increased risk of birth defects after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in early pregnancy --study

Thu, 2024-07-18 21:12 — mike kraft

Study finds no increased risk of birth defects after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in early pregnancy (medicalxpress.com)

Neither COVID-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth defects, finds a study from Scandinavia published by The BMJ today.

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Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens, inquery finds.

Thu, 2024-07-18 20:57 — mike kraft

Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens An inquiry into the U.K. government's response to COVID-19 found it was ill-prepared for a pandemic and serious errors in planning failed its citizens. AP News

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Long Covid risk has dropped over time but remains substantial -- study

Thu, 2024-07-18 20:51 — mike kraft

Long Covid risk has dropped over time but remains substantial, study shows | CNN With a summer wave of Covid-19 infections sweeping the country, a timely new study has looked at the risk of getting long Covid and whether those odds have changed over time. Brenda Goodman CNN

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It found that the likelihood of developing long Covid has dropped since the start of the pandemic but remains substantial, especially for people who aren’t vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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President Biden tests positive for Covid-19, mild symptoms

Thu, 2024-07-18 20:42 — mike kraft

President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 at pivotal moment in reelection campaign | CNN Politics President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, disrupting a key campaign event meant to shore up Latino voters at a critical juncture in the run-up to the election. Priscilla Alvarez, Donald Judd, Piper HudspethBlackburn CNN

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Biden, 81, was experiencing mild symptoms and has received his first dose of the antiviral drug Paxlovid, according to his doctor.

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Paxlovid led to better outcomes in hospitalized COVID cohort than Veklury or both drugs --study

Wed, 2024-07-17 20:59 — mike kraft

Paxlovid led to better outcomes in hospitalized COVID cohort than Veklury or both drugs Hospitalized COVID-19 patients treated with the antiviral drug nirmatrelvir–ritonavir (Paxlovid) are at lower risk for death, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and need for ventilation than those given a combination of Paxlovid and the antiviral drug remdesivir (Veklury) or Veklury alone, a University of Hong Kong target trial emulation study suggests. CIDRAP

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EU court criticises Commission over handling of COVID vaccine contracts

Wed, 2024-07-17 20:28 — mike kraft

EU court criticises Commission over handling of COVID vaccine contracts Europe's second-highest court on Wednesday criticised the European Commission for a lack of transparency over COVID-19 vaccine contracts four years ago, a day before a key vote on Commission head Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term. Foo Yun Chee,Bart H. Meijer Reuters

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US COVID-19 activity rising steadily, especial in the South and West

Mon, 2024-07-15 21:27 — mike kraft

US COVID-19 activity rising steadily Respiratory illness viruses as a whole remain at low levels, but many parts of the countries are experiencing consistent increases in COVID-19 activity, which has been trending upward from very low levels, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest updates. CIDRAP

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Ten percent of pregnant women with COVID-19 go on to develop long COVID-- study

Sat, 2024-07-13 04:31 — mike kraft

1 in 10 pregnant women with COVID-19 go on to develop long COVID, study finds A new study suggests that almost 1 in 10 women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy will go on to develop long COVID. The study was published yesterday in Obstetrics & Gynecology and adds to evidence showing COVID-19 infection posing unique risks to pregnant women. CIDRAP

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Prior research has shown that pregnant women infected with the virus are more likely to suffer hospitalization and death compared to non-pregnant controls. COVID in pregnancy also leads to a higher risk of stillbirth and preterm birth.

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Initial COVID-19 infection severity predicts reinfection severity --study

Fri, 2024-07-12 21:57 — mike kraft

Study: Initial COVID-19 infection severity predicts reinfection severity A new study that used health data from 212,984 Americans who experienced COVID-19 reinfections found that severe SARS-CoV-2 infections tended to foreshadow similar severity of subsequent infections. The researchers also found that long COVID was more likely to occur after a first infection compared to a reinfection. CIDRAP

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Analysis: Migrants at higher risk for COVID-19 globally

Fri, 2024-07-12 21:11 — mike kraft

Extensive analysis finds migrants at higher risk for COVID-19 globally Refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants were exposed to significantly higher health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic than other population groups. A new study shows a 84% higher risk of ... Science X Medical Xpress

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According to the study, systemic barriers often lead to poorer health outcomes for migrants. These include crowded living conditions, precarious working conditions and limited access to health care and social security.