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How Much Does Long COVID Cost Society? New Data Shed Light
Long COVID is estimated to affect 6%-7% of adults; those afflicted are often unable to work for extended periods, and some simply stop working...
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Heart Attack, Stroke Survivors at High Risk for Long COVID
Researchers suggest that anyone with cardiovascular disease should consider getting the updated COVID vaccine boosters.
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Sperm Appear to Have a Nonreproductive Function
The new findings indicate that the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection can continue for as long as 90 days after symptoms and signs disappear and...
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Maternal Immunization to Prevent Serious Respiratory Illness
Now, more than ever, we must fully embrace our responsibility to recommend immunizations in pregnancy and to communicate what is known about their...
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COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Shortens Menstrual Cycles in Teens
“These data are potentially important for counseling parents regarding potential vaccine refusal in the future for their teen daughters.”
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How Safe is Anti–IL-6 Therapy During Pregnancy?
Transient neonatal cytopenia was the only possible adverse outcome that could be related to anti–IL-6 therapy.
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The Push to Get More People Into Long COVID Studies
Websites that are easier for the layperson to access would allow for wider participation and simplified enrollment procedures would make it easier...
Conference Coverage
New mRNA Vaccines in Development for Cancer and Infections
Different forms and designations of mRNA vaccines are used, depending on the application and desired effect.
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COVID Vaccines and New-Onset Seizures: New Data
There was no statistically significant difference in risk for seizures among vaccinated individuals vs placebo recipients.
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Study Shows Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir No More Effective Than Placebo for COVID-19 Symptom Relief
The drug may not be particularly helpful for patients who are not at high risk for severe COVID-19.