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Australia: COVID-19 third leading cause of death in 2022

Thu, 2023-09-28 13:45 — mike kraft

COVID-19 third leading cause of death in Australia in 2022 An infectious disease (influenza and pneumonia) was last in the top 5 leading causes of death in 1970. CIDRAP

Last year, COVID-19 killed 9,859 Australians, behind only heart disease and dementia (including Alzheimer’s) as the leading causes of death in the country.

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The increased solar energy and electric vehicle sales boosts hope for climate goals-- report

Wed, 2023-09-27 10:13 — mike kraft

Boost in solar energy and electric vehicle sales gives hope for climate goals, report says Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) is becoming harder but a narrow window remains because clean energy infrastructure has grown around the world, a new report said Tuesday. AP News

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The antiviral molnupiravir may be aiding evolution of Covid virus, scientists say

Tue, 2023-09-26 12:24 — mike kraft

Use of antiviral may be fuelling evolution of Covid, scientists say Study finds evidence virus can survive treatment with molnupiravir, leading to mutated versions that sometimes spread The Guardian

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During the Delta wave, COVID patients were at higher risk of new cardiovascular, cerebrovascular conditions --study

Tue, 2023-09-26 10:49 — mike kraft

COVID patients at higher risk of new cardiovascular, cerebrovascular conditions amid Delta wave LightFieldStudios / iStock CIDRAP

A large study from Singapore suggests that COVID-19 infection increased the risk of new-onset cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications during the Delta variant era and that vaccination lowered the risk.

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Long Covid: A blood test for long Covid is possible-- study suggests

Tue, 2023-09-26 10:34 — mike kraft

A blood test for long Covid is possible, new research suggests Scientists can now show key differences in the blood of those who recover from Covid — and those who don't. NBC News

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Scientists have found clear differences in the blood of people with long Covid — a key first step in the development of a test to diagnose the illness.

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COVID's current symptoms described --what to look for this season

Fri, 2023-09-22 10:37 — mike kraft

COVID-19 symptoms now similar to allergies, cold or flu - UPI.com Symptoms of mild COVID-19 infection have shifted this season, and now are more akin to those of allergies and the common cold, doctors say. UPI

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Both Paxlovid, molnupiravir lower COVID Omicron deaths, hospitalizations -- studies

Fri, 2023-09-22 10:17 — mike kraft

Both Paxlovid, molnupiravir lower COVID Omicron deaths, hospitalizations, studies conclude AsiaVision / iStock CIDRAP

Two new studies describe the benefits of the antiviral drugs nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) and molnupiravir in reducing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron hospitalizations and death, with one finding that the former is more effective than the latter at lowering death rates.

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The risk of getting long Covid increase each time you get reinfected--interview

Thu, 2023-09-21 10:54 — mike kraft

Does the risk of getting long Covid increase each time you get reinfected? "It's very clear in our data that reinfection contributes additional risk of long Covid," says epidemiologist Ziyad Al-Aly. Elizabeth Cooney STAT

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If you’ve had Covid previously and dodged a bullet and did not get long Covid the first time around and you’re getting another infection now, you’re pretty much trying your luck again. People need to understand that you can get long Covid the second time, even if you dodged the bullet the first time. You can get long Covid the third time."

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Covid infections may have a link to some hearing problems--studies

Thu, 2023-09-21 10:45 — mike kraft

COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has been known to cause a wide range of symptoms beyond respiratory issues. Recent reports have highlighted a lesser-known effect of the virus: hearing loss. While it is not yet definitively proven, there have been case reports and studies suggesting a link between COVID-19 and hearing problems

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