Following drop after COVID-19 onset, inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is up
May 01, 2024
An initial decrease was seen in proportion with inappropriate prescription, followed by a subsequent increase.
WHO chief sounds alarm on bird flu circulating in US cattle
Apr 22, 2024
The H5N1 avian flu virus that’s infecting US cattle is increasingly showing up in mammals — a dangerous sign that it could someday easily infect people.
FDA warns of counterfeit Lumify eye drops hitting the market
Feb 01, 2024
Use of the counterfeit products could lead to an antibiotic-resistant infection.
US will make millions of bird flu vaccines this summer
Jun 03, 2024
As the H5N1 avian flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, nearly 5 million doses of flu vaccine are now being prepared for possible use in humans.
Dementia rate decline accelerates during COVID-19 pandemic
By
Eliza Mattson
Jul 23, 2024
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of older adults living with dementia was decreasing. The pandemic accelerated that decline, however, due to an increase in deaths among older adults living with dementia,...
Long-term smell, but not taste, deficits seen after COVID-19
May 01, 2024
The deficits appear to be the greatest for individuals with the original untyped and alpha variant infections.
Seroprevalence to SARS-CoV-2 has increased over time
Nov 17, 2022
The global seroprevalence from infection or vaccination reached 59.2% by September 2021.
Fourth dairy worker infected with bird flu, but CDC says public risk still low
Jul 03, 2024
The latest case, in Colorado, follows cases in Texas and Michigan.
Nonhospitalized patients with post-COVID condition tolerate exercise
Apr 05, 2024
Patients with post-COVID condition show preserved lung and heart function at baseline and have lower peak volume of oxygen consumption.
‘Microtube’ pacemaker joins the no-lead wireless heart device pack for seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 05, 2023
A new wireless pacemaker design could be easier to use and could remove the “healthcare burden” associated with maintenance, researchers say.