A randomized controlled trial found that air purifiers didn’t prevent respiratory infections in nursing homes. But experts say that’s because the machines were too small and not used consistently.
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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The move gives the US a third vaccine to fight the pandemic—one that offers an easier, one-dose option that does not have to be frozen.
Now, it's up to FDA officials to make a final decision, which could come tomorrow.
"We are left with evidence of benefit from interleukin-6 inhibitors, at least under some circumstances."
Ten percent of cases are now caused by B117, up from 1% to 4% a few weeks ago.
Five residents of a skilled nursing facility in Kentucky were likely reinfected with COVID-19, and the disease was worse the second time, with one patient dying, according to today's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
The New York variant carries a mutation that may lower vaccine protection, and the California one has become widespread.
MIS-C patients were almost twice as likely to have no underlying medical conditions.
A survey of US registered dental hygienists reported that 3.1% had been diagnosed as having COVID-19 as of October 2020, according to a Journal of Dental Hygiene study published yesterday. At the time, the study says an estimated 2.3% of the general US population had been infected.
Two doses were 92% effective in preventing infection, but 1 dose was 74% effective against COVID-related hospitalization and 72% effective at preventing death.
In other good news, the CDC says case levels have dropped to summertime levels.
