Current vaccine strains show high neutralization against the latest variants, but the LP.8.1 antigen may provide similar or moderately higher cross-reactive antibody response.
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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Though Brazil has rightly received much attention, other South American nations are also reporting record activity.
COVID-related mobility restrictions such as stay-at-home orders had disproportionate burdens on women, minorities, and lower-income populations, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Network Open.
Among 50 US cities studied, cases rose, on average, 59% in April 2020, a trend reflected in other nations.
Several countries have paused the vaccine while experts examine side effects.
The variant is behind the recent spike in cases, which has the US seeing 63,000 new cases a day on average.
In spite of an increase in days of supply, data still show discontinuation of some drugs.
One in three COVID-19 survivors were diagnosed as having a neurologic or psychological condition within 6 months after their coronavirus diagnosis, according to a study yesterday in The Lancet Psychiatry. The researchers noted that disease severity was linked to higher risk.
Two studies describe new findings in MIS-C and the distinct but similar Kawasaki disease.
Also, experts continue to assess reports of rare blood clot conditions tied to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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