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Interviews ID Factors Tied to COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Women

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 – Three main themes may largely explain COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black women in the United States: mistrust in health care and government, concerns over vaccine...

Long COVID Burden Has Decreased Over Time in Health Care Workers

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 – The prevalence and burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) has decreased over time in health care workers, according to a study published online Nov. 12 ...

Extended Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Beneficial for Some With Long COVID

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 – Extended-course nirmatrelvir/ritonavir yields a meaningful reduction in symptoms for some patients with long COVID, but not all benefits persist, according to a case series...

Despite Previous Data, Paxlovid May Be Useful for Long Covid After All

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2024 – The antiviral pill Paxlovid might help some patients who are suffering from long COVID. A five-day course of Paxlovid is known to help limit symptoms and shorten illness in...

Accelerated Kidney Function Decline Seen With COVID-19 Versus Pneumonia

MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2024 – COVID-19 is associated with accelerated decline in kidney function, especially after hospitalization, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Network Open....

Reporting of Human Adenoviruses Has Declined Since COVID-19

FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 – Reporting of human adenovirus (HAdV) types decreased since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the Dec. 19 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

Brief Outpatient Rehab Program Beneficial for Post-COVID-19 Condition

THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 – A brief outpatient rehabilitation program with a cognitive and behavioral approach is effective and safe for patients with post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), according to a...

Prevalence of Post-COVID-19 Condition in Adults 8.4 Percent in 2023

THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 – The prevalence of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) was 8.4 percent among U.S. adults in 2023, according to a research letter published online Dec. 13 in JAMA Network Open....

COVID-19 Infection Not Linked to Changes in MS Symptom Severity

THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 – COVID-19 infection is not associated with immediate changes in multiple sclerosis (MS) symptom severity or disability, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in...

Therapeutic-Dose Anticoagulation Linked to Lower Mortality in COVID-19

THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 – For patients hospitalized for COVID-19, administration of therapeutic-dose versus prophylactic-dose anticoagulation with heparins is associated with lower 28-day mortality,...

1 in 5 Adults With Long Covid Struggle With Daily Activities

THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 – Millions of American adults are struggling with Long COVID, and a fifth have symptoms so debilitating they interfere with daily activities, a new report finds. "Frequently...

Long COVID Is Taking Toll on Americans' Finances

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – Long COVID is placing a financial strain on many Americans, a new study reports. People with Long COVID have a harder time paying their bills, buying groceries and maintaining...

Most Young People With Long COVID Recover Within 2 Years

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 – Most children and teenagers can shake long COVID within a couple of a years, a new, reassuring study finds. About 70% of children and teens diagnosed with long COVID recover...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Patients With Long COVID

MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 – Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and physical and mental health rehabilitation can help improve symptoms of long COVID, according to a review published online Nov. 27 in The...

When's Best Time for Your COVID Booster? That May Depend on You

MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 – Folks might want to try timing their COVID-19 booster vaccine to coincide with a period of increased transmission in their area, a new study suggests. Doing so can improve...

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