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Impaired sense of smell still common 1 year after COVID-19

… Impaired sense of smell still common 1 year after COVID-19 … Impaired sense of smell still common 1 year after COVID-19 Body Antonio Guillem / iStock Sense of smell—but not taste—was still impaired in some COVID patients at 1 year, according to a new study in JAMA …
Stephanie Soucheray

Kids on long-term home ventilation largely not getting COVID boosters, study finds

… Kids on long-term home ventilation largely not getting COVID boosters, study finds … Kids on long-term home ventilation largely not getting COVID boosters, study finds Body NY National Guard, Mark … influenza, but of the 53% who complete their initial COVID-19 vaccine series, only 23% receive the recommended …
Mary Van Beusekom

Study identifies inflammation and symptom patterns in long COVID

… Study identifies inflammation and symptom patterns in long COVID … Study identifies inflammation and symptom patterns in long COVID Teaser image Teaser text Inflammation of myeloid cells … part of the complement system stood out blood from long COVID patients, but it's not clear if that applies to all …
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Long-COVID study shows high rates of cognitive change

… Long-COVID study shows high rates of cognitive change … Long-COVID study shows high rates of cognitive change Teaser image … weeks of the initial infection. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body Two new studies …
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Study estimates current Moderna vaccine 53% effective against COVID hospitalization

… estimates current Moderna vaccine 53% effective against COVID hospitalization … Study estimates current Moderna vaccine 53% effective against COVID hospitalization Teaser image Teaser text The vaccine was 39% protective against medically attended COVID-19 over a median follow-up of 57 days. Infectious …
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Clinical outcomes worse for young, immunocompromised COVID patients

… Clinical outcomes worse for young, immunocompromised COVID patients … Clinical outcomes worse for young, immunocompromised COVID patients Teaser image Teaser text Patients with and … disease severity upon admission. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body In a national …
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UK primary care costs nearly 45% higher among long-COVID patients, analysis finds

… UK primary care costs nearly 45% higher among long-COVID patients, analysis finds … UK primary care costs nearly 45% higher among long-COVID patients, analysis finds Body   dragana991 / iStock Long-COVID diagnoses and long-term symptoms among nonhospitalized …
Mary Van Beusekom

Cancer patients with COVID at higher risk of death, hospitalization amid Omicron

… Cancer patients with COVID at higher risk of death, hospitalization amid Omicron … Cancer patients with COVID at higher risk of death, hospitalization amid Omicron … had a higher risk of death and hospitalization after COVID-19 infection than infected patients without cancer …
Mary Van Beusekom

Almost a third of preteens, teens with long COVID still not recovered at 2 years, study shows

… Almost a third of preteens, teens with long COVID still not recovered at 2 years, study shows … Almost a third of preteens, teens with long COVID still not recovered at 2 years, study shows Teaser image Teaser text Those who reported COVID reinfections during the study period had the most …
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Higher heart rate and inactivity: Smartwatch data show early signs of long COVID

… and inactivity: Smartwatch data show early signs of long COVID … Higher heart rate and inactivity: Smartwatch data show early signs of long COVID Teaser image Teaser text People who later had or long COVID had higher resting heart rates and lower daily step …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Paxlovid tied to lower risk of hospital stay, heart problems, death in adults with kidney disease and COVID

… heart problems, death in adults with kidney disease and COVID … Paxlovid tied to lower risk of hospital stay, heart problems, death in adults with kidney disease and COVID Teaser image Teaser text Under 7% of dialysis patients are current with COVID vaccines, underscoring the need for antiviral …
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Canadian study shows more hospitalizations—but fewer severe outcomes—during recent COVID waves

… hospitalizations—but fewer severe outcomes—during recent COVID waves … Canadian study shows more hospitalizations—but fewer severe outcomes—during recent COVID waves Teaser image Teaser text The study was based on patients with lab-confirmed COVID-19 seen at 155 Canadian hospitals. Infectious disease …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Vaccinated kids at 57% to 73% lower risk of long COVID, CDC study suggests

… Vaccinated kids at 57% to 73% lower risk of long COVID, CDC study suggests … Vaccinated kids at 57% to 73% lower risk of long COVID, CDC study suggests Teaser image Teaser text The overall protection against long COVID from vaccination is likely even higher, because these …
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Convalescent plasma may lessen the odds of long COVID, study suggests

… Convalescent plasma may lessen the odds of long COVID, study suggests … Convalescent plasma may lessen the odds of long COVID, study suggests Teaser image Teaser text Risk factors for long COVID were female sex, older age, and elevated levels of the …
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5% of COVID-infected US veterans still had symptoms up to 1 year later

… 5% of COVID-infected US veterans still had symptoms up to 1 year later … 5% of COVID-infected US veterans still had symptoms up to 1 year … later Teaser image Teaser text Completion of a primary COVID-19 vaccine series, receipt of a booster dose, Black vs …
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Long COVID incidence in US varies by state, highest in West Virginia

… Long COVID incidence in US varies by state, highest in West Virginia … Long COVID incidence in US varies by state, highest in West … Body New state and territory surveillance data on long COVID in the United States shows the prevalence of long COVID …
Stephanie Soucheray

Study spotlights how COVID-19 admissions burdened ICUs

… Study spotlights how COVID-19 admissions burdened ICUs … Study spotlights how COVID-19 admissions burdened ICUs Body COVID-19 hospital admissions greatly affected occupancy rates …
Stephanie Soucheray

COVID still on the rise in parts of US

… COVID still on the rise in parts of US … COVID still on the rise in parts of US Body As the United … the Labor Day holiday weekend and with schools resuming, COVID-19 activity continues to rise in many areas, but it's …
Lisa Schnirring

Studies suggest even one vaccine dose may cut risk of long COVID

… Studies suggest even one vaccine dose may cut risk of long COVID … Studies suggest even one vaccine dose may cut risk of long COVID Teaser image Teaser text Vaccination appeared … and hospital readmission. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Two new analyses …
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US COVID markers stay low

… US COVID markers stay low … US COVID markers stay low Body The indicators the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses to track COVID activity remain low, according to yesterday's update . …
Lisa Schnirring

FDA approves use of Novavax's updated COVID vaccine

… FDA approves use of Novavax's updated COVID vaccine … FDA approves use of Novavax's updated COVID vaccine Body rogerashford / iStock The US Food and Drug … granted emergency use authorization for Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine.  Approval of the protein-based vaccine …
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Study: Cognitive slowing is associated with long COVID

… Study: Cognitive slowing is associated with long COVID … Study: Cognitive slowing is associated with long COVID Body In an attempt to establish a definitive objective cognitive marker for PCC, or post-COVID-19 condition, researchers tested long COVID patients in …
Stephanie Soucheray

Nearly half of US veterans had long-COVID symptoms up to 6 months later

… Nearly half of US veterans had long-COVID symptoms up to 6 months later … Nearly half of US veterans had long-COVID symptoms up to 6 months later Body Rawpixel / iStock … Nearly half of 363,000 US veterans who tested positive for COVID-19 still had symptoms up to 6 months later, and the …
Mary Van Beusekom

Obstructive sleep apnea linked to severe COVID-19

… Obstructive sleep apnea linked to severe COVID-19 … Obstructive sleep apnea linked to severe COVID-19 Body Yesterday in PLOS One , Israeli researchers … risk of obstructive sleep apnea is associated with severe COVID-19 and longer hospitalization. The study was based on …
Stephanie Soucheray

Maternal COVID infections may affect newborn heart development

… Maternal COVID infections may affect newborn heart development … Maternal COVID infections may affect newborn heart development Body Kwangmoozaa/iStock Maternal COVID-19 infection during pregnancy may adversely affect the …
Stephanie Soucheray

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