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Explainer: Discussion of misconceptions about COVID and flu vaccines

Thu, 2024-11-07 10:47 — mike kraft

Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu vaccines - Mayo Clinic News Network Misconceptions about influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. Hear from a Mayo Clinic expert. DeeDee Stiepan Mayo Clinic News Network

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Nasal swab tests can predict severity of COVID-19 infection --study

Thu, 2024-11-07 10:28 — mike kraft

Nasal swab tests predict COVID-19 disease severity, Emory study finds | Emory University | Atlanta GA New research from Emory University is providing a more precise prediction of COVID-19 severity that can be found by looking at autoantibodies in the nasal cavity, leading to more personalized treatment plans.

... For high-risk individuals, this could provide critical information to inform immediate treatment options, including quickly taking medications like Paxlovid within one week of symptoms to mitigate a severe response.

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Politics and climate change: Trump’s election victory sparks dismay among architects of the Paris climate accord

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:45 — mike kraft

Trump's election victory sparks dismay — and defiance — among architects of the Paris climate accord Donald Trump's election victory on Wednesday sparked a palpable sense of dismay among the climate community. Sam Meredith CNBC

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Analysis :What The Pig With Bird Flu in Oregon Really Signifies--experts suggest

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:36 — mike kraft

Experts Reveal What The Pig With Bird Flu in Oregon Really Signifies A concerning development. The Conversation ScienceAlert

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Pigs are the ideal genetic mixing vessel to generate a human pandemic influenza strain, because they have receptors in their respiratory tracts which both avian and human flu viruses can bind to.

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The top endemic pathogens for wich new vaccines are urgently needed -WHO study

Wed, 2024-11-06 12:18 — mike kraft

WHO study lists top endemic pathogens for which new vaccines are urgently needed A new World Health Organization (WHO) study published today in eBioMedicine names 17 pathogens that regularly cause diseases in communities as top priorities for new vaccine development. The WHO study is the first global effort to systematically prioritize endemic pathogens based on criteria that included regional disease burden, antimicrobial resistance risk and socioeconomic impact.

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Stubborn mistrust in COVID-19 vaccine science described in new study

Tue, 2024-11-05 11:34 — mike kraft

Study reveals stubborn mistrust in COVID-19 vaccine science A study conducted by researchers from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) sheds light on public trust in COVID-19 ... CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Medical Xpress

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The study is published in the journal Vaccine: X.

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Imternational talks resume on Pandemic accord

Tue, 2024-11-05 11:11 — mike kraft

Pandemic accord deal in sight as talks resume Countries reconvened on Monday in a bid to finalize a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics, with the specter of mpox, Marburg and H5N1 adding fresh urgency to seal a deal. Robin MILLARD Medical Xpress

After more than two years of talks, hopes are high of completing an accord by November 15, though the heart of the document—how to share pathogens and vaccines—is set to be worked out later.

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COVID overview: The Year in Review

Tue, 2024-11-05 11:04 — mike kraft

Year in Review: COVID-19 A look back at newsworthy stories of 2024 Katherine Kahn Medpage Today

This year's headlines on COVID-19 featured new research on COVID-related mortality, post-acute sequelae of infection, vaccine safety, and potential therapeutics.

COVID Deaths Are Down, but...

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Why long COVID inflammation damages heart cells --Australian study

Tue, 2024-11-05 10:14 — mike kraft

Long COVID inflammation damages heart cells - Earth.com Long COVID inflammation linked to heart damage, as blood analysis reveals elevated cytokines impacting heart cells. Earth.com

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Often referred to as “long COVID,” the condition is marked by an array of recurring symptoms, including chest pain and heart palpitations.

But why do these symptoms persist? Recent research by the University of Queensland (UQ) offers profound insights.

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Higher body mass index in children linked to risk of post-COVID symptoms --study

Mon, 2024-11-04 11:18 — mike kraft

Risk of post-COVID symptoms linked to body mass index in children A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children's hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae of ... Justin Jackson Medical Xpress

A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children's hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) among children and young adults.

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