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COVID more severe, longer-lasting than other respiratory diseases --new study

Tue, 2024-09-10 09:10 — mike kraft

New report: COVID more severe, longer-lasting than other respiratory diseases Healthcare workers (HCWs) with COVID-19 had more severe symptoms that lasted longer than those with other respiratory diseases, and a higher proportion met the World Health Organization (WHO) or UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) definitions of long COVID, according to a report published in Viruses and Viral Diseases. CIDRAP

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White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape over mental health and substance use disorder care

Mon, 2024-09-09 10:29 — mike kraft

White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape over mental health and substance use disorder care | CNN The Biden administration announced a final rule on Monday meant to expand access and lower costs for care for mental health and substance use disorders. Most provisions in the rule will apply to group health plans and health insurance issuers for plan years starting January 1 or after. Carma Hassan, Jamie Gumbrecht CNN

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Long Covid: new studies indicate vaccines can help prevent it.

Mon, 2024-09-09 10:12 — mike kraft

New research gives insight into long COVID, study says vaccines can help prevent it New research is giving insight into long COVID and how it affects people. A recent study shows vaccines can help prevent it. Larissa Scott ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS)

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Flu and Covid vaccines: Three articles of advice and information

Mon, 2024-09-09 09:54 — mike kraft

Older adults 65+ should get flu shots earlier in the season. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines Two flu vaccines are FDA-approved exclusively for people 65 and older, who are at higher risk of severe infection. Lindsey Leake Fortune

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Analysis of Covid spread during travel, other activities --French study.

Mon, 2024-09-09 09:44 — mike kraft

Offices, long-distance shared transport, some activities tied to COVID spread In the first 2 years or more of the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of infection was higher in open-space offices, long-distance trains, convenience stores, taxis, airplanes, and nightclubs and during take-away food delivery, carpooling with relatives, and attending concerts, suggests a case-control study of various work, leisure, and other spaces in France. CIDRAP

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U.S. Confirms First Human Case of Bird Flu With No Known Animal Trace

Mon, 2024-09-09 09:30 — mike kraft

First case of bird flu not directly linked to sick animals is found in Missouri So far, there have been 14 human cases of bird flu this year. All the patients — except the one from Missouri — had been linked to sick dairy cows or poultry. NPR

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Officials say U.S. prepares for possible arrival of more severe strain of mpox

Mon, 2024-09-09 09:23 — mike kraft

Senior Biden administration officials said Friday that the United States is preparing for the possible arrival of a more severe version of mpox, which has taken off in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other countries in Africa resulting in more than 600 deaths there.

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US COVID activity remains elevated as some indicators decline, but deaths increase

Mon, 2024-09-09 09:13 — mike kraft

US COVID activity remains elevated as some indicators decline Though most indicators showed downward trends, deaths were up compared to the previous week. CIDRAP

The nation's COVID activity remains high, but there are more signs of decline in many areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest updates.

Test positivity showed another small decline and is at 16.4% nationally, but is higher in the Midwest and Middle Atlantic. Emergency department visits declined 10.2% from the previous week, but are still at the moderate level in some of the southeastern states....

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Economc problems: As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills

Fri, 2024-09-06 10:37 — mike kraft

As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills - KFF Health News An increasing number of Americans struggle with energy poverty, the inability to adequately heat or cool one’s dwelling. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm as record-breaking heat sweeps the nation. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Advice on interpreting home COVID-19 tests --researchers

Fri, 2024-09-06 10:26 — mike kraft

Do At-Home COVID-19 Tests Still Work? What to know about the accuracy of rapid tests. AOL Staff AOL

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