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Canadian teenager's critical condition with presumptive bird flu raises concern about virus' possible wider impact

Thu, 2024-11-14 10:09 — mike kraft
Canadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus 'seems to be gearing up for wider impact' Health officials were struggling to answer a broader and potentially worrisome question: how the infection occurred. Carolyn Barber Fortune

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“This case is very concerning for a number of reasons,” says Rick Bright, an American immunologist and vaccine researcher and a U.S. government health official from 2016 to 2020. “It’s in an otherwise healthy teenager. Like a similar case in Missouri, there’s no clear source for infection and no direct farm connection.”

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Analysis: Can one die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple

Mon, 2024-11-11 10:26 — mike kraft
Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple While long COVID may not be immediately or directly life-threatening, it could exacerbate existing conditions. The Conversation

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While long COVID is not usually immediately or directly life-threatening, it’s possible it could exacerbate existing conditions, and play a role in a person’s death in this way.

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Nasal swab tests can predict severity of COVID-19 infection --study

Thu, 2024-11-07 10:28 — mike kraft
Nasal swab tests predict COVID-19 disease severity, Emory study finds | Emory University | Atlanta GA New research from Emory University is providing a more precise prediction of COVID-19 severity that can be found by looking at autoantibodies in the nasal cavity, leading to more personalized treatment plans.

... For high-risk individuals, this could provide critical information to inform immediate treatment options, including quickly taking medications like Paxlovid within one week of symptoms to mitigate a severe response.

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Why long COVID inflammation damages heart cells --Australian study

Tue, 2024-11-05 10:14 — mike kraft
Long COVID inflammation damages heart cells - Earth.com Long COVID inflammation linked to heart damage, as blood analysis reveals elevated cytokines impacting heart cells. Earth.com

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Often referred to as “long COVID,” the condition is marked by an array of recurring symptoms, including chest pain and heart palpitations.

But why do these symptoms persist? Recent research by the University of Queensland (UQ) offers profound insights.

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Higher body mass index in children linked to risk of post-COVID symptoms --study

Mon, 2024-11-04 11:18 — mike kraft
Risk of post-COVID symptoms linked to body mass index in children A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children's hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae of ... Justin Jackson Medical Xpress

A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children's hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) among children and young adults.

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New Bird Flu Strain From Texas Dairy Worker Alarms Scientists because of mortality in lab tests --study

Mon, 2024-11-04 10:19 — mike kraft
100% Mortality in Lab Tests: New Bird Flu Strain From Texas Dairy Worker Alarms Scientists A Texas case of H5N1 in a dairy worker revealed a virus capable of fatal transmission in ferrets, raising concerns about its potential risks to humans despite mild symptoms in the worker. A strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus, identified in a Texas dairy worker infected earlier this spring, demo Colin Collins SciTechDaily
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COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms and testing to know.

Fri, 2024-11-01 16:56 — mike kraft
Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms and testing to know. But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important. CBS News

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Determining your exact illness through testing also helps decide on the best course of treatment.

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Walking pneumonia is spiking U.S, especially among children; how to treat --CDC

Wed, 2024-10-30 10:07 — mike kraft
Walking pneumonia is spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know If you or your kid has a cough that's been lingering, it could be a case of mycoplasma pneumonia. Cases are rising across the U.S. The good news — it's usually mild and easily treated. Here's how. NPR
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Long-COVID symptoms distinct from other respiratory infections in study among U.S. Marines

Tue, 2024-10-29 09:48 — mike kraft
Studies show long-COVID symptoms distinct from other respiratory infections, common in Marines A total of 191,710 eligible participants identified since March 1, 2020, were included in the study. Of those, 1,153 were hospitalized with COVID-19, 1,304 were hospitalized with other LRTIs, and 189,253 uninfected patients were used as a reference group. CIDRAP
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Many deaths attributed to natural causes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have been due to the virus --studies

Thu, 2024-10-24 11:46 — mike kraft
Many deaths attributed to natural causes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have instead been due to the virus NIA-funded study finds many deaths attributed to natural causes early in the pandemic may have been caused by COVID-19. National Institute on Aging
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