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Will covid spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe

Last year, the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the covid-19 virus caught many people by surprise and led to a surge in cases that overwhelmed hospitals and drove up fatalities. Now we're learning that omicron is mutating to better evade the immune system.

14 Oct 2022

Study explores cell signaling dysregulation and COVID-19 severity

Researchers assessed the impact of dysregulation in cell signaling events on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.

12 Oct 2022

Are men or women impacted more by adverse reactions to prescription drug treatments?

Recently, researchers presented an overview of sex-based differences in adverse drug reactions (ADRs) based on epidemiology, technique, and underlying mechanism data.

11 Oct 2022

Rare case of COVID-19 vaccine-induced hypophysitis in a woman with central diabetes insipidus manifestations

A new study to be published in the Therapies journal aimed to analyze a rare case of hypophysitis caused by pituitary stalk thickening three days following the administration of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.

11 Oct 2022

The extent of long COVID and its characteristics among the older population

Researchers explored the characteristics of long COVID among older adults.

5 Oct 2022

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy associated with sleep, attention problems in children

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with sleep and behavior problems consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

4 Oct 2022

Comparative immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines in North California

In new research, researchers evaluated vaccine responses among North Californian residents, including differences in vaccine side effects and antibody (Ab) titers by age, sex, and vaccine type.

4 Oct 2022

How COVID-19 affects the female reproductive system

A new review in the Biology of Reproduction journal analyzed the relationship between the immune system and the female reproductive system while focusing on the effects of COVID-19-associated immune responses on the reproductive system. The study searched PubMed to identify peer-reviewed literature in English up to May 2022 and finally included 83 studies.

3 Oct 2022

Vaccinated individuals infected with Omicron less likely to experience long COVID symptoms

Omicron infection and receipt of COVID-19 vaccines reduced the risk of PCC symptoms six months following infection.

2 Oct 2022

Brazilian study reveals the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the central nervous system

A Brazilian study published in the journal PNAS describes some of the effects infection by SARS-CoV-2 can have on the central nervous system.

30 Sep 2022

The management of monkeypox during pregnancy

In a recent correspondence, the authors responded to and clarified some of the contentions discussed in a letter to the editor about their August 2022 article on forecasting the risks of monkeypox in pregnant women.

30 Sep 2022

Epileptic seizures are more common after cerebral venous thrombosis

Epileptic seizures are frequent among patients with cerebral venous thrombosis — a blood clot affecting the venous system of the brain.

30 Sep 2022

Debunking ‘man flu’

Researchers debunk man flu based on a review of available evidence.

28 Sep 2022

Health plan shake-up could disrupt coverage for low-income Californians

Almost 2 million of California's poorest and most medically fragile residents may have to switch health insurers as a result of a new strategy by the state to improve care in its Medicaid program.

27 Sep 2022

COVID-19 can cause long-term lung damage to children and teens

In a recent study published in the Radiology journal, researchers in Germany assessed the pulmonary dysfunction observed after pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

27 Sep 2022

Researchers explore neurological manifestations among long COVID patients

In a new study, researchers assessed the long-term neurological sequelae in the post-acute phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or long COVD.

26 Sep 2022

Designing a new treatment to treat migraine effectively

In this interview, we speak to Mudra Kapoor, Vice President of Global Medical Affairs for Neuroscience at AbbVie, about atogepant, their new treatment option for migraine.

From AbbVie 26 Sep 2022

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

A recent study provides an overview of existing literature on the complications of infection with both smallpox and monkeypox virus.

25 Sep 2022

Uganda confirms seven cases of Ebola and one death

Health authorities in Uganda have recently announced an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Mubende District, Uganda.

22 Sep 2022

Monkeypox infection in a smallpox-vaccinated patient

In a recent study published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, researchers at Madigan Army Medical Center assessed the characteristics of monkeypox infection in a patient vaccinated against smallpox.

20 Sep 2022