COVID hospitalizations climb 22% this week — and the CDC predicts further increases as new variants spread
COVID hospitalizations climb 22% this week — and the CDC predicts further increases as new variants spread https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-hospitalizations-spike-22-percent-cdc-predicts-increase-new-variants-2023/
Colorado health officials watching COVID cases closely as hospitalizations rise in the U.S.
Colorado health officials watching COVID cases closely as hospitalizations rise in the U.S. https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/08/18/covid-colorado-hospitalizations-cases
New ‘very different’ COVID-19 variant detected in Israel, Denmark and US
New ‘very different’ COVID-19 variant detected in Israel, Denmark and US https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-very-different-covid-19-variant-detected-in-israel-denmark-and-us/
Study uncovers lingering effects of COVID-19 on cognitive function two years after infection
Study uncovers lingering effects of COVID-19 on cognitive function two years after infection Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection. These symptoms are often referred to as “brain fog”, and are especially […]
Moderna, Merck advance cancer vaccine into late-stage test
Moderna, Merck advance cancer vaccine into late-stage test Moderna and Merck & Co. are pushing ahead with the industry’s most-advanced experimental cancer vaccine, announcing Wednesday they’ve begun enrolling patients in a Phase 3 trial aimed at preventing the return of melanoma after surgery. Initiation of the trial marks another milestone for a new type of […]
Life-changing treatment destroys advanced cancers in just a few days
Life-changing treatment destroys advanced cancers in just a few days Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have found a new combination treatment that can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days. The treatment combines Rice’s cytokine “drug factory” implants and a checkpoint inhibitor drug. The study, published in […]
The CDC is preparing for a winter with ‘3 bugs
Even as the nation is faced with blistering heat waves this summer, Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is already thinking ahead to cold and flu season this winter. “We’re going to have three bugs out there, three viruses: Covid, of course, flu and RSV,” Cohen said in an […]
CDC tracking new COVID variant EU.1.1
CDC tracking new COVID variant EU.1.1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-covid-variant-eu-1-1-cdc/ View the article + more on Flipboard. https://flip.it/UpLjCA
Health officials warn of potential COVID-19 variant circulation
Health officials are warning people about the possibility of a new COVID-19 variant emerging. On Saturday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he agrees with the World Health Organization that the virus is no longer a global threat. However, he also stated that stemming the spread of the virus overall remains critical to keep it from mutating […]
Groundbreaking cancer treatment has 88% success rate, study finds
In a major medical breakthrough, researchers at Israel’s Hadassah-University Medical Centre have developed a pioneering treatment for myeloma patients, reporting impressive advancements in extending life expectancy for these individuals. The novel treatment, which is still under experimental conditions, has reportedly sent a staggering 88% of patients with multiple myeloma into remission, according to the oncologists […]
