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<乌鸦传媒>Situs Inversus Cases Rise After China Lifts Zero-COVID Policy

Experts in the U.S. weigh in on early observations at two Chinese centers

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump Calls for 'Mental Institutions'; Masks Reduce COVID; U.S. Infant Deaths Rise

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A scanning electron microscope image of covid viruses emerging from the surface of a cell.

<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About the JN.1 Variant

Descendant of BA.2.86 has a known immune-evasive mutation

<乌鸦传媒>Chinese Compound for MI?; Knee Pain Management

Also in TTHealthWatch: a new colorectal cancer screening test

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<乌鸦传媒>Tinnitus Worsens for Vaccine Scientist Who Points to Onset After COVID Vax

Gregory Poland, MD, said his tinnitus got worse after COVID infection

A photo of a nurse in full protective gear checking on her patient in the COVID intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒>Vitamin C Flops for Severe COVID-19

Trial data suggest chance of harm significantly greater than small possibility of efficacy

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Cruise Line Found Negligent About COVID; Dialysis Machine Recall; MRI Injures Nurse

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a female nurse prepping a man with COVID for plasma donation.

<乌鸦传媒>Convalescent Plasma Improves Survival in COVID Patients With ARDS, New Trial Shows

Might be one treatment option for the sickest of patients

A photo of a unhappy-looking little girl holding up a positive COVID test.

<乌鸦传媒>Kids With COVID Infectious for About 3 Days

Small study finds no difference in infectiousness by vaccination status with Omicron variant

A photo of a pregnant woman receiving a COVID vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Risk of Poor Neonatal Outcomes

Study provides reassurance on vaccine safety during all trimesters

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<乌鸦传媒>COVID Viral Load Peaks Later Now Than Early in Pandemic

Peak on day 4 of symptoms, rather than day 1, has implications for rapid tests, experts say

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Paxlovid Priced at $1,390! Snoozing the Alarm and Health; Medical Aid Heads to Gaza

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About the HV.1 Variant

Experts are taking a different approach to new COVID variants these days, researcher says

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>The Case for a Yearly COVID Booster Shot

New analysis of Moderna's COVE trial looked at best time for boosters

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Signals for Paxlovid and Long COVID Risk in CDC Study

Antiviral protected older at-risk patients, but appeared to increase risk in teens

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>Vaccination Tied to Lower Risk of Long COVID in Children

Findings may encourage increased pediatric vaccine uptake, researcher says

<乌鸦传媒>Diet and Liver Health; Gut Microbiome and Cardiometabolic Disease

Also in TTHealthWatch: COVID hospitalization data

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>ECMO Has Become a Harder Sell in Severe COVID-19

Studies show decreased use, cast doubt on clinical benefit

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Healthcare System Creates Barriers to Vaccine Access, Expert Says

Clinics are struggling to purchase pediatric COVID vaccines and the monoclonal antibody for RSV

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>ITP Drug Shows Benefit in Hospitalized COVID Patients

Fostamatinib reduced time on supplemental oxygen, improved clinical status

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<乌鸦传媒>New Insights Into Ocular Effects of Coronavirus Infection

Invasion of multiple cell types, including retinal nuclear cells, but with minimal inflammation

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Paxlovid and Long COVID; State Bans 'Excited Delirium' Dx; Gaza in Health Crisis

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>Intranasal COVID Vaccine Generates Strong Immune Response

Plus: Detecting viruses in wastewater and the maternal RSV vaccine for protecting infants

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>Lower Microbiome Diversity May Indicate Severe COVID Infection

Patients admitted to the ICU had significant increases in certain bacteria, study shows

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>Pulmonary Embolism During COVID Infection a Deadly Mix

20% of patients with both died during pandemic's first year versus 7% of those with PE alone

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>'Long Cold' Common Too; Walgreens Pharmacy Walkout; $2,000 Ivermectin Settlements

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Rapid COVID Tests Reveal More Than a Positive/Negative Result?

Experts agree that rapid antigen test kits can show degrees of infectiousness

A photo of an overcrowded hospital hallway during the COVID pandemic.

<乌鸦传媒>Pandemic-Era Conditions Blamed for Spike in Cardiac Arrest Deaths

SARS-CoV-2 infection itself played minor role in OHCA survival rates in Seattle

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<乌鸦传媒>Severity of RSV Hospitalizations Rivals COVID in Older Adults

Consider age, underlying medical conditions in RSV vaccine recs, researchers say

A photo of a woman in winter hat, scarf and gloves surrounded by COVID viruses in an urban environment.

<乌鸦传媒>How Bad Will This Respiratory Virus Season Be? CDC Weighs In.

Agency officials also outlined recommendations for COVID, RSV, and influenza vaccines

A photo of a vial of Nuvaxovid in a disposable tray with 4 syringes.

<乌鸦传媒>Here's How the Novavax COVID Shot Held Up Against Omicron

Italy data suggest protection against symptomatic infection was stable through 4 months

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<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vaccine, Infection May Affect Migraine Course Slightly

Researchers compared headache diary data before and after vaccination or infection

FDA EUA Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine over a photo of a person holding a vial of Nuvaxovid.

<乌鸦传媒>Novavax's Updated COVID Shot Authorized by FDA

Protein-based vaccine is refreshed with 2023-2024 formula targeting XBB strain

FDA APPROVED tocilizumab biosimilar (Tofidence) over an x-ray image of a child鈥檚 arthritic hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Actemra Biosimilar Approved

But Biogen product doesn't get all the original's indications

A photo of a pregnant woman wearing a protective mask getting a vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax in Pregnancy Protects Young Infants Against Omicron

But only about one-fourth of pregnant women reported getting the vaccine

A photo of a female healthcare worker preparing a COVID booster shot.

<乌鸦传媒>Clean Up the COVID Booster Mess by Returning to a Single-Payer System

We must reopen the door to easy preventive care access

<乌鸦传媒>Primary Care Visits With NPs, PAs on the Rise; C. Diff in the Intensive Care Unit

Also in TTHealthWatch: suicide risk among health workers

A photo of a vial of Comirnaty COVID vaccine and a syringe laying on a calendar.

<乌鸦传媒>When's the Best Time to Get the Updated COVID Shot?

Experts weigh in on timing and availability

Photos of a hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Spouting COVID Misinformation Tied to Use of Ivermectin, HCQ

And survey study finds similar usage of unproven drugs for COVID among Democrats and Republicans

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