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Oral antiviral simnotrelvir shows promise for treating mild COVID-19 --study

Mon, 2024-01-22 16:27 — mike kraft

Oral antiviral simnotrelvir shows promise for treating mild COVID-19 The length of COVID-19 symptoms was on average 36 hours shorter in the simnotrelvir group. CIDRAP

..in the New England Journal of Medicine Chinese researchers have published positive trial results of simnotrelvir, an oral antiviral that can shorten the duration of mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.

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Long Covid: Change in a handful of blood proteins may pave way to tests and treatment --study

Fri, 2024-01-19 15:32 — mike kraft

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/long-covid-cause-study-immune-system-complement-response-rcna134530

Scientists have identified a persistent change in a handful of blood proteins in people with long Covid that indicates that an important part of their immune system remains on high alert for months after an acute infection.

The findings, published Thursday in the journal Science, could help explain what causes the persistent fatigue, brain fog and other debilitating symptoms of long Covid, as well as pave the way for diagnostic tests and potentially, a long-awaited treatment, experts say.

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US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism

Fri, 2024-01-19 15:16 — mike kraft

US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism The two nations have entered into a new strategic dialogue on biological security. Sophie Wingate The Independent

The UK and US have agreed to work together to counter growing biological threats such as pandemics, antimicrobial resistance and bioterrorism.

The two nations announced a new strategic dialogue on biosecurity on Tuesday.

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California officials shorten COVID isolation time guidance as infections peak

Thu, 2024-01-18 19:06 — mike kraft

California health officials shorten COVID isolation guidance as infections peak Under new guidance schools are advising that students who test positive for COVID-19 but do not have symptoms can continue to come to school if they wear masks indoors for 10 days after testing pos… ***@***.*** The Mercury News

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Use of hydroxychloroquine for Covid caused 11% increase in deaths --study

Mon, 2024-01-15 16:04 — mike kraft

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COVID symptoms: red flags for needing medical attention, and changes with each new variant

Fri, 2024-01-12 18:27 — mike kraft

These COVID Symptoms Are Red Flags That You Need Medical Attention Doctors share the warning signs of a severe infection and what warrants a visit with a doctor. Jillian Wilson HuffPost

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During the COVID pandemic, care-seeking for heart-related illness fell, with long-term fallout likely --study

Tue, 2024-01-09 15:16 — mike kraft

Care-seeking for heart-related illness fell amid pandemic—with long-term fallout likely Wavebreakmedia / iStock CIDRAP

Rates of long-term major adverse cardiovascular events (CVEs) fell after the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020 and remained lower over the next year among commercially insured New England patients seeking care, and the incidence of congestive heart failure (CHF) and angina (chest pain) remained lower than expected.

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US FDA to allow Florida to import cheaper drugs from Canada, but opposition looms

Mon, 2024-01-08 14:56 — mike kraft

FDA approves first state request to import drugs from Canada | CNN Politics The Food and Drug Administration has approved Florida’s request to import certain drugs from Canada, marking the first time a state has been authorized to buy lower-cost medications in bulk from abroad. Tami Luhby CNN

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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Useage is Low --studies

Fri, 2024-01-05 15:22 — mike kraft

As Covid rises again, killing about 1,500 Americans each week, medical researchers are trying to understand why so few people are taking Paxlovid, a medicine that is stunningly effective in preventing severe illness and death from the disease.

ALSO SEE: Less than a third of high-risk COVID outpatients prescribed antivirals, study finds

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