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Long Covid symptoms persist for up to 18 months

October 16, 2022

British Reporter — One in 20 people are still feeling the effects of Covid-19 between six and 18 months after infection with coronavirus, a study shows.The ongoing study, called Long-CISS (Covid in Scotland Study), found that almost six per cent of people who caught Covid-19 had not recovered, while 42 per cent reported feeling only partially better according to University

Distress before COVID-19 infection increases risk of long COVID by 45%

Psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness, before COVID-19

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September 11, 2022

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More than 10 million children were affected by COVID-19-associated parental and caregiver deaths

British Reporter — According to a new modelling study, published in JAMA

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September 8, 2022

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Higher rate of COVID-19 death before vaccination linked to certain common inflammatory immune conditions

British Reporter– People with certain inflammatory immune conditions affecting the joints, bowel and

by British Reporter

June 13, 2022

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Don’t let latest COVID surge overshadow progress, says Hanage

Epidemiologist explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of protective measures in transition to new pandemic phase

by British Reporter

May 26, 2022

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To mask or not to mask without mandates

A federal judge struck down the government’s transportation mask mandate on Monday, making face coverings optional for passengers and employees. Four major airlines immediately revoked mask mandates. Pilots and suddenly maskless airline attendants announced the news to passengers, in some cases mid-flight.

by British Reporter

April 27, 2022

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People in Deprivation with poorer lifestyle factors at most risk for COVID-19

Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19, but risks are highest in the most economically disadvantaged, according to a new study.

by British Reporter

March 30, 2022

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New COVID-19 roadmap: Four takeaways

Each new phase of this pandemic has presented something distinct to cope with and understand. In the United States, the omicron surge of December and January has mostly receded, and despite the greater frequency of the BA.2 version here and elsewhere, experts

by British Reporter

March 21, 2022

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The Pandemic’s Psychological Scars

It’s been a long and uncertain road, with some groups shouldering a disproportionately greater burden of mental anguish from COVID-19. Yet now there’s a glimmer of hope. Has the page finally turned? The past two years have been a roller coaster, or, as

by British Reporter

March 20, 2022

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Baricitinib reduces deaths in patients hospitalised with COVID-19

British Reporter– The RECOVERY trial has demonstrated that baricitinib reduces the risk of death when given to hospitalised patients with severe COVID-19.

by British Reporter

March 4, 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 is moving between humans and wildlife

In humans the pandemic is showing signs of ebbing. In white-tailed deer and other wildlife, however, infections appear widespread.

by British Reporter

February 23, 2022

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Hints of a long COVID wave as Omicron fades

As weary Americans hold out hope that the decline of Omicron signals an end to the pandemic’s emergency phase, physicians who treat long COVID are worried about the potential for a new wave of cases.

by British Reporter

February 17, 2022

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New definition for long COVID in children

British Reporter — Researchers have developed new definitions for what long COVID is and the key effects in children, according to UKRI. This will help harmonise research and improve understanding of the condition.

by British Reporter

February 12, 2022

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The COVID Treatment that Missed its Target

Researchers explain why those at highest risk for severe COVID-19 often least likely to get monoclonal antibodies. People over age 65 at the highest risk for severe COVID-19 have often been the least likely to receive monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) — a highly effective

by British Reporter

February 8, 2022

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