Chikungunya Vaccine Candidate Induces Strong Immune Response
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The live attenuated vaccine candidate for active immunization and prevention of disease caused by chikungunya virus, VLA1553, induces a strong immune response and seroprotective titers in almost all vaccinate…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Plus Heart Attack Tied to Higher Mortality and Complications
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with COVID-19 and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) experienced higher rates of mortality and complications than patients without COVID-19, with racial disparities identified, according to a study sc…
Learn MoreLetermovir Noninferior for CMV Prophylaxis in Kidney Recipients
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Letermovir is noninferior to valganciclovir for prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) among CMV-seronegative kidney transplant recipients who receive an organ from a CMV-seropositive donor, according to a study…
Learn MoreMillions Still Haven’t Recovered Full Sense of Smell After COVID
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID caused more than 20 million Americans to lose their ability to smell and taste, and at least 25% haven’t regained those vital senses, a new study says.Survey responses from nearly 29,700 adults also sho…
Learn MoreDecreases in Mpox Vaccination Shortfall Needed in Minorities
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Achieving equitable progress in vaccination for mpox will require decreases in shortfalls among racial and ethnic minorities, according to research published in the June 9 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Learn MoreThird Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Seems Safe for Young Children
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine seems safe for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with no new safety concerns reported, according to research published in the June 9 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Con…
Learn MoreLa metformina, un fármaco para la diabetes, podría ayudar a prevenir la COVID prolongada
VIERNES, 9 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una pastilla genérica y segura para la diabetes puede ayudar a las personas a evitar la COVID prolongada, muestra un nuevo ensayo clínico. La metformina redujo el riesgo de COVID prolongada en alrededor …
Learn MoreUn panel de la FDA respalda la vacuna contra el VSR para los bebés y algunos niños
VIERNES, 9 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un panel asesor de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. recomendó el jueves que la agencia apruebe una vacuna contra el VSR para los bebés y para algunos niños pequeños. La vacu…
Learn MoreOutpatient Metformin Treatment Reduces Incidence of Long COVID
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Outpatient treatment with metformin reduces the incidence of long COVID, especially when started within three days of symptom onset, according to a study published online June 8 in The Lancet Infectious Diseas…
Learn MoreThere’s No Hepatitis C Vaccine, But You Can Still Prevent Infection
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hepatitis C can ruin your liver, and there’s no vaccine to prevent it, but you can take steps to lower your chances of infection.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 2 million…
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