The 10 new flu-related deaths in children bring the season's total to 226, the most since 2009-10.
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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Among youth with type 2 diabetes, a spike in incidence occurred in Q3 and Q4 of 2020, especially among Black and Hispanic patients.
After adjustment, remdesivir was tied to significantly lower in-hospital death rates at both 14 and 28 days.
Black residents had significantly lower access to COVID-19 therapeutic drugs.
Paxlovid may have slight advantage against death, according to one study.
Twenty-one percent had PCC-related respiratory problems, and 60% said they experienced fatigue.
In a few days, Americans can go online to order more free tests by mail from the federal government.
Today's action keeps a high-level spotlight on preparedness as work continues on a Pandemic Accord.
Risk factors for long COVID were female sex, older age, and elevated levels of the cytokine interleukin-6 at baseline.
Rehabilitation interventions were associated with larger improvement in quality of life compared with the comparison group.
Goals include identifying best practices for treating long COVID and increasing access to quality care.
