Author: Claudinne Miller
New feline coronavirus blamed for thousands of cat deaths in Cyprus
Science The previously undescribed strain appears to have borrowed genetic information from a highly virulent canine coronavirus. When thousands of cats started to die this year on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, nicknamed the “island of cats” for its 1-million-strong feline population, the crisis made international news. The animals had fevers, swollen bellies, and lethargy—symptoms […]
Nov 14, 2023
Can’t Think, Can’t Remember: More Americans Say They’re in a Cognitive Fog
New York Times Adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are driving the trend. Researchers point to long Covid as a major cause. There are more Americans who say they have serious cognitive problems — with remembering, concentrating or making decisions — than at any time in the last 15 years, data from the Census […]
Nov 14, 2023
Study suggests Covid rebound is far more common with Paxlovid than without
STAT A small and preliminary study published Monday seems to indicate that patients receiving the drug Paxlovid are far more likely to experience Covid rebound than those who did not take it. That conclusion runs counter to previous statements by Pfizer, which makes Paxlovid, and by researchers at the Food and Drug Administration who have argued […]
Nov 14, 2023
SARS-CoV-2 Virologic Rebound With Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir Therapy
Annals of Internal Medicine Compared with untreated persons (n = 55), those taking N-R (n = 72) were older, received more COVID-19 vaccinations, and more commonly had immunosuppression. Fifteen participants (20.8%) taking N-R had VR versus 1 (1.8%) who was untreated (absolute difference, 19.0 percentage points [95% CI, 9.0 to 29.0 percentage points]; P = 0.001). All persons with […]
Nov 14, 2023
Combatting Disinformation: Like it or not, Kids hear the news. Here’s how teachers help them understand it
NPR Each morning, Stephanie Nichols gathers her second graders around a table to eat breakfast and start their day. As the kids unpack their knapsacks and settle into the classroom, Nichols likes to listen more than she speaks. Breakfast table conversation can be about anything – from video games to the New England Patriots. But […]
Nov 8, 2023
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people’s bodies, according to CDC data
Fox Magnets, chargers, lollipops and orange peels are just some of the surprising objects that people got stuck in their bodies in 2021, according to reports from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) database. Foreign objects lodged in people’s bodies was the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, […]
Nov 8, 2023
Person at UMass Boston diagnosed with active tuberculosis
Boston 25 News A person on the UMass Boston campus has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis or (TB), officials said in a letter to the school community Monday. Approximately 39 people on campus were identified as having possibly been exposed to the person with tuberculosis and have been contacted about steps they can take to […]
Nov 8, 2023
What Is JN.1, the Latest COVID Variant?
Prevention Infectious disease experts on what it is, signs, symptoms, and if you should be worried. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is mutating yet again. The latest variant getting buzz is JN.1, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) flagged in a report issued late last week. In the report, CDC officials say that they’re […]
Nov 8, 2023
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cognitive decline
The Lancet The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the general population has been catastrophic. Despite substantial progress in understanding the virology, transmission, and pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2, many of the long-term consequences of COVID-19 or the restriction measures implemented around the world remain unknown. Evidence for the associated adverse effects of isolation, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, […]
Nov 8, 2023
Research shows mRNA vaccine harnesses T-cell power to combat COVID-19 in lungs
Medical Express The effectiveness of mRNA vaccines in reducing disease severity and hospitalization from COVID-19 is well established. Now, new research from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine advances our understanding of how these vaccines protect the lungs following breakthrough infections from emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Published on […]
Nov 8, 2023
