Even mild COVID-19 can shrink the brain, preliminary research finds
With more than 18 months of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, researchers have been steadily gathering new and important
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Brazil’s Health Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19 in NYC
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for COVID-19 hours after accompanying President Jair Bolsonaro to the
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Israeli Survey Finds About 1 in 10 Kids Have Lingering COVID Symptoms
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – About one in 10 children had symptoms that remained after recovering from COVID-19, though that number dropped
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Adding Remdesivir to Dexamethasone Early Associated With Better Outcomes of Moderate COVID-19
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Adding remdesivir to dexamethasone is associated with better clinical outcomes of COVID-19, especially when done
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Hospital Policies During COVID-19 Pandemic Should Minimize Years of Life Lost
(Reuters Health) – Health systems have prioritized COVID-19 patients for life-saving care during the pandemic, but a recent study suggests
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Covid vaccine potentially benefits mental health, a study finds
Conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California, the study published in the PLOS journal examined changes in mental
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Myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination may resolve quickly for youth
(HealthDay)—Myocarditis has been reported in children following receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a case series published online
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COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibodies in 90% taking immunosuppressants
COVID-19 vaccination elicited antibody responses in nearly nine out of 10 people with weakened immune systems, although their responses were
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COVID-19 reinfections higher among nursing home residents
COVID-19 took its largest toll on residents of U.S. nursing homes. Prior to the vaccine roll-out, many states reported that
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Delta Outbreak Exposes New Zealand’s Low Vaccination Rates
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s coronavirus cases jumped on Thursday, as questions grew about the government’s response to the pandemic
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