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CDC has updated the list of certain medical conditions that put people at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19

Tue, 2022-02-22 18:26 — mike kraft

 

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Family members of ICU patients with acute Covid cases show PTSD symptoms three months later --French study

Mon, 2022-02-21 18:02 — mike kraft

 

Association of COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome With Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Family Members After ICU Discharge (JAMA)

In a prospective cohort study of 517 family members of ICU patients, PTSD-related symptoms at 90 days after ICU discharge were significantly more common in family members of patients with COVID-19 ARDS compared with non–COVID-19 ARDS (35% vs 19%). In a multivariable analysis adjusting for age, sex, and level of social support, COVID-19 ARDS was independently associated with PTSD-related symptoms in family members (odds ratio, 2.05). 

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Analysis: We now have a tool kit to live with the coronavirus

Thu, 2022-02-17 18:03 — mike kraft
The coronavirus is here to stay. We now have a tool kit to live with it. For the last two years, scientists have built a powerful array of tools to prevent and treat covid-19. With vaccines, home tests and treatments, people can coexist with the virus. Carolyn Y. Johnson, Aaron Steckelberg Washington Post
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Israel drops COVID passport system as omicron wanes

Thu, 2022-02-17 11:27 — mike kraft
Israel to scrap COVID passport system as omicron wanes JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister says the country’s coronavirus vaccination “green pass” system will be suspended as new daily cases of COVID-19 continue to decline. Naftali Bennett said Thursday after meeting with health officials that Israel’s omicron wave “has been broken” and that additional reductions in coronavirus restrictions were forthcoming. AP NEWS

 

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Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes

Wed, 2022-02-16 12:34 — FNUOvviyaa
Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days. Tyson Foods said Tuesday it was ending mask requirements for its vaccinated workers in some facilities. AP NEWS

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.

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Vaccine scientists have been chasing variants. Now, they’re seeking a universal coronavirus vaccine.

Tue, 2022-02-15 12:13 — mike kraft
Vaccine scientists have been chasing variants. Now, they’re seeking a universal coronavirus vaccine. To many scientists, developing variant-specific vaccines is a short-term, shortsighted and unsustainable strategy. Carolyn Y. Johnson Washington Post
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Analysis: Controlled studies ease worries of widespread long Covid in kids

Tue, 2022-02-15 10:32 — mike kraft
Controlled studies ease worries of widespread long Covid in kids Children are more likely to suffer from pandemic-associated symptoms than from infection-associated symptoms. School policies should reflect this reality. Patrick Skerrett STAT

Uncertainty about the effect of Covid-19 on children is gradually being replaced by reassuring news.

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Pfizer director says shots for kids under 5 delayed due to low number of Covid cases in trial

Mon, 2022-02-14 12:31 — mike kraft
Pfizer director Dr. Scott Gottlieb: Shots for kids under 5 delayed due to low Covid cases in trial "One case in one direction or another can tip the perception of the vaccine's overall effectiveness," said the Pfizer board member and former FDA chief. Krystal Hur CNBC

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Early study: COVID booster shot effectiveness fades over time but still effective

Fri, 2022-02-11 16:54 — mike kraft
Study: COVID booster effectiveness wanes but remains strong NEW YORK (AP) — An early look at the performance of COVID-19 booster shots during the recent omicron wave in the U.S. hinted at a decline in effectiveness, though the shots still offered strong protection against severe illness. AP NEWS

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Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths

Thu, 2022-02-10 17:03 — FNUOvviyaa
Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women. It's an uncommon outcome for any pregnancy but women with COVID-19 face an elevated risk. AP NEWS

New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.

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