WHO Updates Terminology for Airborne Pathogens
The report introduces the term "infectious respiratory particles" and advocates for moving away from the dichotomy of the previously used terms "aerosols" and "droplets."
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CDC Revises COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines
The US CDC has revised its previous COVID-19 isolation guidelines, removing a recommendation for five days of self-isolation for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
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Examining Pandemic-related Substance Abuse Risks in EMS, First Responders
A national survey of 2,801 first responders and found that nearly 40% reported using substances to relieve emotional discomfort experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 States Where Nighttime Coughs Are Keeping People Awake
Sleep tracking app Sleep Cycle analyzed over 2 million hours of sleep to understand how coughing may be affecting users’ sleep health.
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Rising Respiratory Illnesses Leading to More Heart Complications
The recent surge in influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses can trigger cardiovascular complications from fever, dehydration, and increased inflammation, and Mount Sinai doctors are seeing a rise in these cases in all age groups.
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Stapled Lipopeptide Protects against SARS-CoV-2 Infection
A stapled lipopeptide can successfully protect against infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Blood-Brain Barrier Unaltered by COVID-19 Blood Plasma
COVID-19-associated blood plasma inflammatory factors do not affect blood-brain barrier paracellular pathway directly, new research says.
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RSV Vaccine Added to ACIP 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its 2024 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule which includes four new vaccines.
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‘Long Flu’ Similar to Long COVID
Research reveals the lasting effects of influenza infection, or “Long Flu,” are similar to the negative effects of COVID-19, including rehospitalization, multi-organ complications, and death.
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The Tripledemic Is Surging
Hospital systems across the country are reporting more and more cases of RSV, COVID-19 and influenza as the seasonal Tripledemic is surging.
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COVID-19 Disproportionately Affected Canadians with Noncommunicable Diseases
Canadians with noncommunicable diseases such as heart or chronic lung ailments were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Preexisting Conditions May Elevate Heart Disorder Risk Post COVID-19 Vaccine
Cedars-Sinai investigators suggest it may be helpful to keep an eye on patients with underlying health issues after COVID-19 vaccination to monitor for post-vaccine POTS, a condition that causes an abnormal increase in heart rate after standing or sitting up.
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Reduced Inpatient and Severe Respiratory Disease Visits During COVID-19 in Wuhan, China
Chinese researchers examined the trends in hospital visits for acute and chronic respiratory diseases between 2018 and 2021 using the national health insurance data from Wuhan.
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COVAX Initiative Ending After 2 Billion COVID Vaccines Delivered
COVAX, an international initiative for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines will end on December 31, after providing a total of 2 billion COVID vaccines to more than 90 countries.
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COVID-19 Research Leads to ‘Long Flu’ Discovery in Post-Flu Patients
New research suggests that individuals hospitalized with seasonal influenza may experience “long flu,” enduring negative health effects similar to those seen in long COVID cases.
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