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Electrical Nerve Stimulation Eases Long COVID Pain and Fatigue

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:27 EST

A wearable electrical nerve stimulation device can provide relief to people experiencing the persistent pain and fatigue linked to long COVID.

New Research Shows Younger and Middle-Aged Adults Have Worse Long COVID Symptoms Than Older Adults

Northwestern Medicine — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST

Since older adults have been more severely affected by acute COVID-19, researchers have hypothesized that older adults may have worse long COVID symptoms as well. But according to new research published in the Annals of Neurology, an official journal of the American Neurological Association, Northwestern Medicine researchers found on an average of 10 months after COVID-19 onset, younger (ages 18-44) and middle-aged (ages 45-64) adults had worse neurologic symptoms of long COVID than adults 65 and older. Symptoms included headache, numbness and tingling, problems with smell and taste, blurred vision, depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue and a decrease in cognitive function. These symptoms occurred regardless of if the patient had mild or severe COVID-19 infections.

Study Reveals COVID-19's Impact on Global City Mobility

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:25:37 EST

COVID-19 reshaped mobility patterns worldwide, affecting walking, driving and public transit use, finds a new study published in The Lancet Public Health. The research, led by an international team including researchers in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, analyzed data from nearly 300 cities to understand how urban transportation habits adapted during the pandemic.

Seemingly "Broken" Genes in Coronaviruses May be Essential for Viral Survival

University of Utah Health — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

Researchers have found that some coronavirus genes don't produce a working protein, but nevertheless appear evolutionarily advantageous. Their work investigating how these mystery genes evolve could help forecast which viral variants might be more dangerous.

Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:18 EST

A new book, Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: There was Something in the Air, offers a poignant and firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by nurses during the most devastating pandemic of our generation.

Association for Molecular Pathology Publishes Joint Consensus Report on SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance for Hospitals and Public Health Laboratories

Association for Molecular Pathology — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:20:53 EST

The Association for Molecular Pathology published a joint consensus report with the Association of Public Health Laboratories that reviews and summarizes standard concepts and best practices for next-generation sequencing methods for SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance.

UC San Diego Health Study Sheds Light on Nurse Suicide Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic

UC San Diego Health — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:55:09 EST

First-Ever Randomized Clinical Trial Uses Telehealth for Suicide Prevention

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention - when delivered remotely via video telehealth - reduces suicide attempts and suicidal ideation. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine led the study that is published online in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Pandemic-Era Increase in Alcohol Use Persists

Keck Medicine of USC — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:00:00 EST

Alcohol use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated even after the pandemic ended, according to a large nationally representative Keck Medicine of USC study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Lights, Camera, Reset: Indian Movie Industry Rebuilds Post COVID-19

University of South Australia — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:55:08 EST

The Indian film industry has emerged stronger post COVID-19 with a new focus on modern filmmaking techniques and distribution models, according to experts from the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide.

Recommendations for Better Pandemic Preparedness

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:37 EST

Health Canada has released a report from a panel of experts, including Eric A. Cohen, on how to improve Canada's preparedness for the next pandemic.

Discovery of Rapid COVID-19 Replication Mechanism and Expanded Treatment Options

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:10 EST

Dr. Seong-Jun Kim's team from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) recently reported in a research paper that the rapid proliferation of COVID-19 is due to altered roles of mitochondria (responsible for energy production in human cells) and EGFR (responsible for growth signal transmission in cells).

Rutgers Study Reveals Vaccination Patterns Among LGBTQ+ Adults in New Jersey and New York

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:20:55 EST

A new study led by Rutgers Health researchers has uncovered important insights into vaccination patterns among LGBTQ+ adults in New Jersey and New York. The findings, published in the journal Vaccine, shed light on disparities in vaccine uptake within this diverse population.

COVID-19 Sharply Boosts Risk for Blood-Fat Disorders

Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:40:39 EST

A new study led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine involving more than 200,000 adults found that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a 29% increase in risk for developing dyslipidemia, a condition involving abnormal lipid (fat) levels in the blood. Seniors and people with type 2 diabetes were even more strongly affected, experiencing an approximately two-fold increased risk for developing dyslipidemia, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. The research was published today in the print edition of The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

How COVID-19 Transformed Family Dinners

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 EST

While the lockdowns associated with COVID-19 pandemic led many families to eat more meals at home, they had an additional benefit: an increase in the quality of family time during those dinners, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened Patient Safety Measures

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:00:15 EST

A new study - published in Nursing Research - has found that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted patient safety indicators in U.S. hospitals. The study, from Penn Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR), examined data from the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators to assess trends in nursing-sensitive quality indicators from 2019 to 2022. The prevention of these very distressing, uncomfortable conditions is considered to be under the nurse's purview and directly influenced by nursing care.

The Medical Minute: 10 Health Tips for Parents During Cold and Flu Season

Penn State Health — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:15:01 EST

As the cold weather approaches, it's important to protect your family from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. A Penn State Health pediatrician shares some simple tips to help keep everyone healthy.

Un estudio muestra que las tasas de sensibilizacion a los alergenos exteriores en Chicago aumentaron despues del COVID-19

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

La gente ha escuchado durante anos que el cambio climatico esta teniendo un impacto significativo en los patrones de vegetacion de las plantas e influyendo en como se produce el polen y el moho. Un nuevo estudio que se presentara en la Reunion Cientifica Anual del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunologia (ACAAI) de este ano en Boston mostro que, en Chicago, ha habido un aumento significativo en la sensibilizacion al polen y al moho en pacientes con alergias nasales.

Vaccine Refusal Lower in Minorities in New Study

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

Throughout the Covid pandemic, media widely reported that Black patients were more likely than White patients to refuse vaccines, including the influenza and Covid vaccines. A new study being presented at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston showed that self-identified non-White patients were less likely to demonstrate vaccine-hesitancy than the self-identified White patient group.

Study Shows Rates of Sensitization in Chicago to Outdoor Allergens Increased Post-COVID

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how pollen and mold produce. A new study being presented at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston showed that, in Chicago, there has been a significant increase in sensitization to pollens and molds in patients with nasal allergies.