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Study: Only 1 of 32 COVID survivors testing positive had live virus

… Study: Only 1 of 32 COVID survivors testing positive had live virus … Study: Only 1 of 32 COVID survivors testing positive had live virus Other authors … but only 1 had infectious virus. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A JAMA Internal Medicine research letter today …
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Study finds no COVID-19 benefit for convalescent plasma

… Study finds no COVID-19 benefit for convalescent plasma … Study finds no COVID-19 benefit for convalescent plasma Other authors Mary … The therapy provided no benefit over usual care in 464 COVID-19 adult patients. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Scan for Dec 21, 2020

… COVID-19 Scan for Dec 21, 2020 … COVID-19 Scan for Dec 21, 2020 Bullet points Excess pandemic deaths COVID-19 in pigs Body Higher pandemic death rate found in …

Mental anguish in COVID-19 survivors, young US adults

… Mental anguish in COVID-19 survivors, young US adults … Mental anguish in COVID-19 survivors, young US adults Other authors Mary Van … of the studies is based on psychiatric assessment after COVID-19 emergency care, and the other is based on a US web …
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COVID anguish

Ivermectin doesn't speed recovery from mild COVID-19, study shows

… Ivermectin doesn't speed recovery from mild COVID-19, study shows … Ivermectin doesn't speed recovery from mild COVID-19, study shows Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … time to clinical improvement. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Early administration of the antiparasitic drug …
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On-campus COVID-19 measures couldn't contain Omicron

… On-campus COVID-19 measures couldn't contain Omicron … On-campus COVID-19 measures couldn't contain Omicron Other authors Mary … rapid spread, the authors say. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A study assessing Cornell University's COVID-19 …
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Pulse oximetry bias led to less treatment for non-White COVID patients

… Pulse oximetry bias led to less treatment for non-White COVID patients … Pulse oximetry bias led to less treatment for non-White COVID patients Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer … enough for certain therapies. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A retrospective study yesterday in JAMA …
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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine's safety slightly bests Pfizer's

… Moderna COVID-19 vaccine's safety slightly bests Pfizer's … Moderna COVID-19 vaccine's safety slightly bests Pfizer's Other … have very good safety profiles. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body An observational study today in JAMA Internal …
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Global study notes risk factors for uncommon severe COVID-19 in kids

… Global study notes risk factors for uncommon severe COVID-19 in kids … Global study notes risk factors for uncommon severe COVID-19 in kids Other authors Jim Wappes | Editorial … conditions, and longer symptoms. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A 10-country study of more than 3,000 children …
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Global COVID-19 cases show substantial drop

… Global COVID-19 cases show substantial drop … Global COVID-19 cases show substantial drop Other authors Lisa … 62,000 deaths were reported. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body For the first time in more than 2 months, …
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Study: mRNA COVID vaccines 90% to 93% effective in health workers

… Study: mRNA COVID vaccines 90% to 93% effective in health workers … Study: mRNA COVID vaccines 90% to 93% effective in health workers Other … conditions, frontline status. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A real-world study today finds that the …
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Study: Immune-suppressed not at higher risk of poor COVID outcomes

… Study: Immune-suppressed not at higher risk of poor COVID outcomes … Study: Immune-suppressed not at higher risk of poor COVID outcomes Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer … are not at higher risk. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A large US study finds that hospitalized …
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Further decline in global COVID cases as deaths stabilize

… Further decline in global COVID cases as deaths stabilize … Further decline in global COVID cases as deaths stabilize Other authors Lisa Schnirring … global cases, the WHO says. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 cases across the globe declined last …
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European officials say Delta driving deteriorating COVID-19 situation

… European officials say Delta driving deteriorating COVID-19 situation … European officials say Delta driving deteriorating COVID-19 situation Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News … shown little rise. Infectious disease topics HIV/AIDS Body COVID-19 cases in European Union (EU) and related countries …
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As cruise ship COVID-19 numbers climb, nations evacuate passengers

… As cruise ship COVID-19 numbers climb, nations evacuate passengers … As cruise ship COVID-19 numbers climb, nations evacuate passengers Other … the Diamond Princess reach 355. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The United States and other countries are …
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COVID-19 still rising in much of US; Brazil now 2nd hardest-hit nation

… COVID-19 still rising in much of US; Brazil now 2nd hardest-hit nation … COVID-19 still rising in much of US; Brazil now 2nd … under control in 24 states. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As Americans ventured out for the Memorial Day …
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COVID-19 physical distancing in Brazil

75% of COVID ICU survivors have physical symptoms 1 year on

… 75% of COVID ICU survivors have physical symptoms 1 year on … 75% of COVID ICU survivors have physical symptoms 1 year on Other … reported work-related issues. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body One year after 246 COVID-19 survivors were …
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COVID-19 cases, deaths may follow weekly pattern

… COVID-19 cases, deaths may follow weekly pattern … COVID-19 cases, deaths may follow weekly pattern Other … fluctuations in 6 nations. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body MIT, Boston University, and Harvard Medical …
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COVID-19 Scan for Jan 29, 2021

… COVID-19 Scan for Jan 29, 2021 … COVID-19 Scan for Jan 29, 2021 Bullet points COVID-related inflammatory syndrome Cervical screening during …

Kids' COVID syndrome—MIS-C—less severe in Omicron

… Kids' COVID syndrome—MIS-C—less severe in Omicron … Kids' COVID syndrome—MIS-C—less severe in Omicron Other authors … 13 times higher during Delta. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19–related multisystem inflammatory …
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HIV may predispose to post-vaccination COVID, requiring extra doses

… HIV may predispose to post-vaccination COVID, requiring extra doses … HIV may predispose to post-vaccination COVID, requiring extra doses Other authors Mary Van Beusekom … News Teaser image Teaser text  The risk of breakthrough COVID-19 was 28% higher in adults with HIV. Infectious …
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COVID-19 Scan for Aug 24, 2021

… COVID-19 Scan for Aug 24, 2021 … COVID-19 Scan for Aug 24, 2021 Bullet points Homebound seniors during pandemic Post-vaccine COVID antibodies in breast milk Body More seniors may have …

Brain fog can persist 8 months after COVID diagnosis

… Brain fog can persist 8 months after COVID diagnosis … Brain fog can persist 8 months after COVID diagnosis Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer … from other viral illnesses. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Adult COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized …
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Asian COVID hot spots show signs of improvement

… Asian COVID hot spots show signs of improvement … Asian COVID hot spots show signs of improvement Other authors Lisa … their lowest level in a month. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The pace of COVID-19 spread appears to be …
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US prison inmates among those hit hard with COVID-19

… US prison inmates among those hit hard with COVID-19 … US prison inmates among those hit hard with COVID-19 Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … in the general population. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 cases in US federal and state prisons …
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