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For older patients, Paxlovid cuts COVID hospitalization, death risk and speeds symptom relief --two new studies

Tue, 2024-11-12 09:44 — mike kraft

Paxlovid cuts COVID hospitalization, death risk and speeds symptom relief, studies find Overall, the risk of developing 28 out of 36 long-COVID symptoms lessened when vaccines were effective. CIDRAP

New findings from two studies have tied use of the antiviral drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) to a reduction in COVID-19 hospitalizations and death, as well as to faster resolution of symptoms and less use of healthcare resources.

Benefit seen only in older patients

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U.S. FDA lifts clinical hold on Novavax's combined COVID-flu shot

Tue, 2024-11-12 09:34 — mike kraft

US FDA lifts clinical hold on Novavax's combo COVID-flu shot The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has lifted its clinical hold on a late-stage trial of Novavax's COVID-influenza and its standalone flu vaccines after a safety concern was found to be unrelated to the combination shot, the company said. Reuters Reuters

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H5N1 bird flu might be more prevalent among humans than public health data shows

Tue, 2024-11-12 09:22 — mike kraft

As H5N1 bird flu continues to spread around the US, health officials recently found that 7 percent of dairy workers tested on farms in two states had evidence of recent infection — and some had signs of infection even when they didn’t feel sick.

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Bird flu: first case reported in Canada

Tue, 2024-11-12 09:16 — mike kraft

Teen Hospitalized in First Human Bird Flu Case in Canada Officials are investigating the source. AFP ScienceAlert

A teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in Canada to test positive for bird flu, authorities said Saturday. ...

Officials said the infection probably came from a bird or animal.

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U.S. CDC is studying whether bird flue is evolving to better infect mammals.

Mon, 2024-11-11 12:33 — mike kraft

H5N1 bird flu is evolving to better infect mammals, CDC study suggests Rising H5N1 bird flu cases in the U.S. prompted the CDC to study the virus in ferrets, revealing it may have the potential to spread and cause severe symptoms in other mammals. Kamal Nahas Live Science

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Global climate change talks start under shadow of Trump’s views

Mon, 2024-11-11 10:54 — mike kraft

Trump’s reelection casts a shadow over the start of global climate negotiations Trump’s return to the White House raises questions about whether the country will continue working on global climate initiatives. NPR

Global climate talks started today in Baku, Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producing country that borders Russia and Iran on the Caspian Sea.

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Climate change: Scientists warn the world is entering a new 'unpredictable' era and a global emergency

Mon, 2024-11-11 10:43 — mike kraft

Scientists warn the world is entering a new 'unpredictable' era: 'This is a global emergency beyond any doubt' "We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster." Yahoo News

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Analysis: Can one die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple

Mon, 2024-11-11 10:26 — mike kraft

Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple While long COVID may not be immediately or directly life-threatening, it could exacerbate existing conditions. The Conversation

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While long COVID is not usually immediately or directly life-threatening, it’s possible it could exacerbate existing conditions, and play a role in a person’s death in this way.

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