Blood Tests for Long COVID Could Lead to Better Treatments
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who develop long COVID have distinct abnormalities in their immune and hormonal function that can be picked up with blood tests, researchers have found.In a new study of 268 patients with and without …
Learn MoreBlood Tests for Long COVID Could Lead to Better Treatments
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who develop long COVID have distinct abnormalities in their immune and hormonal function that can be picked up with blood tests, researchers have found.In a new study of 268 patients with and without …
Learn MoreAbout 1 in 14 U.S. Adults Have Had Long COVID
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — One in every 14 American adults has suffered from long COVID, a new federal survey has found.About 7% of adults have ever had long COVID and more than 3% still have it, according to the 2022 National Health …
Learn MoreNirmatrelvir, Molnupiravir Use Lowers Risks for Omicron-Infected
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients infected with omicron at high risk for progression to severe disease, treatment with nirmatrelvir or molnupiravir is associated with reductions in mortality and hospitalization, according to a st…
Learn MoreFrustración en EE.UU. por búsqueda de refuerzos de vacuna contra COVID a bajo costo
LUNES, 25 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los estadounidenses que buscan las nuevas dosis de refuerzo de las vacunas contra COVID se encuentran limitados por complicaciones de seguros de gastos médicos y retrasos en la entrega.Algunas asegur…
Learn MorePresident Biden Gets COVID, Flu Shots
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – President Joe Biden has been freshly vaccinated for three major respiratory viruses that could spread widely this fall and winter.Biden got both the updated COVID booster and his annual flu shot on Friday, Whi…
Learn MoreHow to Care for a New Body Piercing
SUNDAY, Sept. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Piercings can be a fun way to express yourself, but they can also cause complications — particularly in areas that aren’t the earlobes — and need proper care.“The first step to caring for your piercing is cho…
Learn MoreRSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Help Shield Newborns Receives Full U.S. Approval
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).Following approval one month ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, t…
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