Sewer sampling, the authors say, could be expanded to track other infectious diseases such as H5N1 avian flu or mpox or to detect unexpected pathogens.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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People who have COVID-19–related loss of smell may benefit from visual-olfactory training using patient-preferred essential oils.
Relative to rates at 1 month after the first lockdown ended, stress, anxiety, and depression rose by 2.5%, 13.9%, and 22.2%, respectively, by 15 months.
The total volume of anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications at US hospitals fell 43% at the onset of the pandemic.
The authors suggest that nursing home policies should evolve as the pandemic evolves, with a push to encourage booster doses.
The meta-analysis reveals that seroprevalence in kids increased over time and varied by geographic region and ethnic minority group.
Waiting at least 3 months post-infection to get a COVID-19 booster can maximize the increase in antibody levels.
Study finds educational messaging significantly boosted vaccine acceptance and uptake.
Without a full understanding of China's situation, the US and other countries look to traveler screening to gather more clues.
The findings may be helpful for communicating the benefits of pairing flu and COVID vaccination.
Receipt of a third vaccine dose was linked to significantly higher antibody levels than receipt of two doses.
