Author: Claudinne Miller
Man Receives Hundreds Of Covid-19 Vaccines
Forbes Scientists have studied the immune system of a man in Germany who claims to have received 217 Covid-19 vaccines. The researchers were concerned that the man’s immune system might have become exhausted with such frequent and numerous challenges with vaccines against the same virus, but actually found the opposite. Their analysis published in the […]
Mar 5, 2024
Another child has measles in South Florida. Here’s a breakdown of the cases so far
Miami Herald More people are getting measles in Florida, with a seventh case confirmed at a Weston elementary school and the state also reporting another child under 5 who has been diagnosed with the disease in Broward County. Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Peter Licata on Tuesday morning announced the seventh measles case at Manatee […]
Feb 27, 2024
Study of Patients With a Chronic Fatigue Condition May Offer Clues to Long Covid
NYT N.I.H. researchers found notable differences between the immune systems and other physiological functions of patients with ME/CFS and those of healthy patients. Jennifer Caldwell was active and energetic, working two jobs and taking care of her daughter and her parents, when she developed a bacterial infection that was followed by intense lightheadedness, fatigue and […]
Feb 27, 2024
Your 2024 Guide to Covid Symptoms and Treatment
NYT Rest, fluids and medications are your friends. We’re four years into the pandemic, and by this point, most Americans have had Covid at least once. But when the virus comes for us (again), it can still feel just as alarming as your first bout. Here’s a guide to what Covid looks like now and […]
Feb 27, 2024
Shining a Light on Long Covid, a ‘Vicious Affliction’
NYT Opinion Like one of the people you interviewed, I, too, was an “Energizer bunny” before I contracted Covid. I worked as many as 18 hours a day for an aerospace company, got A’s in my grad school classes, ran my own nonprofit and served on the board of directors of several other nonprofits. However, […]
Feb 27, 2024
The rate of antidepressants prescribed to young people surged during the pandemic
NPR The monthly rate of antidepressants being dispensed to young people increased about 64% more quickly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers used the IQVIA Longitudinal Prescription Database to examine a sample of about 221 million prescriptions written for millions of Americans between the ages 12 to 25, […]
Feb 27, 2024
The rate of antidepressants prescribed to young people surged during the pandemic
NPR The monthly rate of antidepressants being dispensed to young people increased about 64% more quickly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers used the IQVIA Longitudinal Prescription Database to examine a sample of about 221 million prescriptions written for millions of Americans between the ages 12 to 25, […]
Feb 27, 2024
Peru declares health emergency as dengue cases soar
DW The El Nino weather pattern has created ideal conditions for mosquitos to breed and transmit dengue fever. The viral infection can cause fever, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and body aches. Peru declared a health emergency in most parts of the country on Monday after a heat wave and heavy rains led to a spike in dengue […]
Feb 27, 2024
Norovirus outbreak in US: How to avoid it, symptoms to look out for
NBC Today Video A norovirus outbreak is impacting communities nationwide and the CDC says its crucial that everyone take precautions from the highly contagious stomach bug. NBC’s Dr. Tara Narula breaks down the symptoms and ways to stay safe on TODAY.
Feb 27, 2024
New Ebola and Marburg Guideline Addresses ‘Inappropriate Practices’
MedPageToday Routine spraying of chlorine disinfectant, PPE misuse are problems, according to the WHO. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) updated infection prevention and control (IPC) guideline for Ebola and Marburg disease aims to address “inappropriate practices” in the management of these outbreaks, according to a summary of the recommendations. “Cumulative experience during past outbreaks justified […]
Feb 27, 2024