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What made the COVID pandemic end so abruptly--study

Wed, 2024-08-28 10:22 — mike kraft

 

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Obese persons are an estimated one third more likely to get COVID infections --study

Wed, 2024-08-28 09:59 — mike kraft
Obesity raises risk of COVID infection by 34%, study estimates Obese patients exposed to SARS-CoV-2 are 34% more likely to be infected than their non-obese counterparts, indicating that obesity is an important risk factor for COVID-19 disease and transmission, a study of more than 72,000 patients seen at Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests. CIDRAP

 

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Earth’s Temperature Could Increase by 25 Degrees: CO2 Has More Impact Than Previously Thought

Tue, 2024-08-27 18:09 — mike kraft
Earth’s Temperature Could Increase by 25 Degrees: Startling New Research Reveals That CO2 Has More Impact Than Previously Thought Analysis of Pacific Ocean sediments shows doubling atmospheric CO2 might raise Earth's temperature by up to 14 degrees, exceeding IPCC predictions, with historical data indicating significant future climate impacts.
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Africa’s mpox outbreaks result from neglect and world’s inability to stop epidemics-- WHO expert

Tue, 2024-08-27 18:03 — mike kraft

 

Africa's mpox outbreaks result from neglect and world's inability to stop epidemics, experts say A leading African scientist says the growing mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population with little immunity against the AP News

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Explainer: What to know about the latest round of Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines

Tue, 2024-08-27 17:47 — mike kraft

Healthy Returns: New Covid shots from Pfizer, Moderna, what to know (cnbc.com)

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/27/healthy-returns-new-covid-shots-from-pfizer-moderna-what-to-know.html?__source=sharebar|email&par=sharebar

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Explainer: Information on current mpox outbreak--WHO experts

Tue, 2024-08-27 11:26 — mike kraft

Mpox: WHO experts respond to questions on current outbreak

In a Q&A session, WHO experts including Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, an Honorary Lecturer at Imperial College London's MRC Center for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, responded to key questions on the current outbreaks.

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Mpox: Concern about refugee camps; African scientists trying to respond

Tue, 2024-08-27 10:56 — mike kraft

 

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Myocarditis complications more common after COVID infection than vaccination -- study

Tue, 2024-08-27 10:39 — mike kraft
Myocarditis complications more common after COVID infection than vaccination, 18-month data suggest A study today in JAMA suggests that hospitalized patients—primarily previously healthy young men—have considerably fewer cardiovascular sequelae by 18 months if they develop myocarditis after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination than after COVID-19 infection. CIDRAP

 

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WHO launches plan to staunch stanch mpox transmission, mainly in Africa

Mon, 2024-08-26 16:36 — mike kraft
WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped The U.N. health agency has launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission. It includes ramping up staffing in affected countries and boosting surveillance, prevention and response strategies. AP News

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WHO Direcor Tedros Promises Mpox Vaccine Approval Decision ‘Within Weeks"

Mon, 2024-08-26 14:01 — mike kraft

 

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Opinion: Factors in deciding when to get the new COVID vaccine

Mon, 2024-08-26 11:49 — mike kraft

The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It. - KFF Health News

The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It. - KFF Health News Although public health officials recommend the newly approved covid vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, it may make more sense to wait until closer to the holiday season. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

 

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Health experts warn against COVID complacency in schools amid surge

Mon, 2024-08-26 10:11 — mike kraft
Health experts warn against COVID complacency in schools amid surge Health experts are urging school staff and families to take active steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 amid rising infections as school districts stick to their previous plans to combat the vi… aneklason The Hill

Health experts are urging school staff and families to take active steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 amid rising infections as school districts stick to their previous plans to combat the virus similarly to how they would the flu or strep throat.

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MPOX: Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreak; why vaccines are just arriving

Mon, 2024-08-26 10:03 — mike kraft
Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreak in Africa Germany will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stocks to help contain the outbreak on the African continent in the short term as well as provide help to the affected countries, said a government spokesperson on Monday. Reuters Reuters
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The field of street medicine to help the homeless is evolving

Fri, 2024-08-23 11:14 — mike kraft
The Rapidly Evolving Field of Street Medicine - KFF Health News The rapidly evolving field of street medicine — the practice of providing health care to homeless people living outside — is getting a jolt in California with a new player: a medical group devoted exclusively to homeless people. And it’s actually making money. Sachin Jain, who worked on federal Medicaid policy during his tenure in […] khnerich KFF Health News

 

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Ebola: Merck's Ebola vaccine Ervebo shown to offer substantial protection--study

Fri, 2024-08-23 10:59 — mike kraft

Merck Ebola vaccine Ervebo shown to offer substantial protection | STAT (statnews.com)

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