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Data sketchy on who has received monkeypox vaccine

Thu, 2022-08-18 10:19 — mike kraft
US lacks data on who's gotten the monkeypox vaccine About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

... despite a growing supply of the Jynneos vaccine -- and a new strategy that could stretch the current supply five times further -- there is still no evidence that protection is reaching those most at risk. ...

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Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later

Thu, 2022-08-18 09:58 — mike kraft
Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later Covid-19 survivors remain at higher risk of psychotic disorders, dementia and similar conditions for at least two years, according to a large study that highlights the mounting burden of chronic illness left in the pandemic’s wake. Jason Gale Bloomberg.com

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Analysis: The FDA's controversial strategy for evaluating new COVID boosters

Thu, 2022-08-18 09:05 — mike kraft
What's behind the FDA's controversial strategy for evaluating new COVID boosters Some scientists are alarmed that the agency plans to evaluate the next generation of boosters by reviewing mouse studies alone. Others say there's no time to waste waiting for human trials. NPR.org

 

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Why a Century-Old Vaccine Offers New Hope Against Pathogens

Tue, 2022-08-16 17:44 — FNUOvviyaa

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As new threats like monkeypox and polio re-emerge and the coronavirus continues to evolve, the potential of the old vaccine to provide a measure of universal protection against infectious diseases has gained renewed interest among scientists...

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The hunt for a universal Covid-19 vaccine

Tue, 2022-08-16 17:37 — FNUOvviyaa
The hunt for a universal Covid-19 vaccine The first Covid-19 vaccines that work on all variants might be available as early as 2024. David Cox BBC_Future

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"A universal coronavirus vaccine would be a tremendous advance," says Wayne Koff, president and CEO of the Human Vaccines Project. "My expectation is that progress likely will be incremental, though there needs to be a major coordinated effort to achieve this goal."...

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Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death

Fri, 2022-08-12 19:21 — FNUOvviyaa
Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus, and for the first time, some of them have been outside Africa, in countries where the virus doesn't usually spread. Brenda Goodman, CNN CNN

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At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Tests-Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk of False Negative: FDA Safety Communication

Thu, 2022-08-11 23:52 — FNUOvviyaa
At-Home COVID-19 Tests-Reduce Your Risk of False Negative Results The FDA recommends repeat testing following a negative result to reduce the risk that a COVID-19 infection could be missed, whether or not you have symptoms. Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Long Covid: More than 200 people treated at Derry clinic

Thu, 2022-08-11 23:40 — FNUOvviyaa
Long Covid: More than 200 people treated at Derry clinic The specialist clinic at the Waterside Hospital in Londonderry was set up in March 2021. BBC News

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More than 142 people were still waiting for an appointment there by the end of June, according to the Western Trust.

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Cognitive Rehab May Help Older Adults Clear Covid-Related Brain Fog

Mon, 2022-08-08 16:26 — FNUOvviyaa
Cognitive Rehab May Help Older Adults Clear Covid-Related Brain Fog People whose brains have been injured by concussions, traumatic accidents, strokes, or neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease can benefit from targeted therapy. Experts also emplo… khnkytjaw Kaiser Health News

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African monkeypox cases not concentrated among gay men, experts say

Thu, 2022-08-04 18:16 — FNUOvviyaa
African monkeypox cases not concentrated among gay men, experts say Monkeypox outbreaks in Africa are not concentrated among gay men, unlike in other parts of the world, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa CDC said on Thursday. Outbreaks of the viral disease have been reported from 78 countries, mostly in Europe, and 98% of cases outside the countries in Africa where it is endemic have been reported in men who have sex with men, the WHO says.
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