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More Evidence That Pandemic Delayed Cancer Diagnoses

MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New research offers fresh proof that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed cancer diagnoses in the United States, increasing patients’ risk for poor outcomes.For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 9 mi…

Young People Recover Quickly From Rare Heart Side Effect of COVID Vaccine

MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It happens very rarely, but most teens and young adults who do experience heart inflammation (myocarditis) after a COVID-19 shot have mild symptoms and recover quickly, new research shows.“Overwhelmingly, data …

Were Cancer Patients Neglected in U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout?

MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In nearly two-thirds of U.S. states, cancer patients weren’t put at the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccines in the initial phase of vaccination, a new study finds. Many cancer patients are especially vulner…

Clearing Out Clutter Might Not Help People With Dementia

MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You might think de-cluttering would make it easier for people with dementia to do daily tasks. Not so, says a new study from the United Kingdom.”It is generally assumed that a person with dementia will be bette…

Un estudio halló que 1 de cada 3 estudiantes universitarios de primer año desarrolla ansiedad y/o depresión

1 in 3 College Freshman Develop Anxiety/Depression, Study Finds

With Holidays Ahead, COVID Boosters a Must for People With Weak Immune Systems

SUNDAY, Dec. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a patient with a weakened immune system, roll up your sleeves to stay safe over the holidays and winter months.”Immunocompromised patients absolutely should get a flu shot as well as an additional CO…

Keep Your Holidays Allergy-Free This Year

SATURDAY, Dec. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says.”In addition to concerns about COVID-19, those with allergies and asthma sometimes have an added…

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted…

Reportan un segundo caso de ómicron en un hombre que fue a una convención anime en la ciudad de Nueva York

JUEVES, 2 de diciembre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — Apenas un día después de que se reportara el primer caso de ómicron en Estados Unidos, las autoridades federales anunciaron un segundo caso el jueves, esta vez el de un hombre de Minnesota que viajó a…