Persistent markers of infection tied to higher likelihood of long COVID symptoms
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HealthDay News
Oct 10, 2024
One in five asymptomatic individuals were antigen-positive, versus half of those with ongoing cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurologic symptoms.
COVID-19 hospitalization equivalent to coronary artery disease for MACE risk
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HealthDay News
Oct 09, 2024
The risk for thrombotic events is higher in individuals with non-O blood types to a greater extent than those with blood type O.
Cancer incidence rates in 2021 indicate return to prepandemic levels
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HealthDay News
Sep 30, 2024
A recovery incorporating the delayed diagnoses from 2020 was not seen for overall cancer incidence.
Addressing vaccine misconceptions essential to increasing vaccination rates during respiratory virus...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 26, 2024
An even greater number of Americans than last year say they don’t plan to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19 or flu this year despite warnings from health experts about severe risks, according to...
Federal government to offer more free COVID-19 tests
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HealthDay News
Sep 25, 2024
By the end of September, US households can again get four of the tests for free from the government.
Metformin use tied to lower incidence of death, long COVID after COVID-19
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HealthDay News
Sep 19, 2024
The incidence of death or postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 was slightly lower with prevalent metformin use.
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...
Many Americans wary of vaccines as fall flu, COVID season looms: Survey
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Haymarket Media
Sep 12, 2024
“Older adults, people with certain chronic medical conditions and those who are pregnant are especially at risk during respiratory virus season,” said Nora Colburn, MD, MPH, medical director of clinical...
Caseload strain linked to patient survival during delta wave of COVID-19
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Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
One in five COVID-19 deaths were due to strain-attributable mortality; the findings were consistent across hospital types.
Flu, pneumococcal, COVID and RSV vaccination: What you need to know
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2024
Labor Day brought cooler temperatures in my neck of the woods this year, which reminded me of the changing seasons. This time of year is when your thoughts may be turning to all of the vaccinations that...