The study, conducted by researchers at seven UK universities, the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England, looked at the number of “complications” in those needing hospital treatment for Covid-19, defined as an organ-specific medical diagnosis. Source link
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Vaccine advocate Ethan Lindenberger, now 20, had to wait until age 18 to get the vaccinations that he knew he needed to protect his health. “I knew growing up my mom was very anti-vaccine. Because of the legal restrictions, I really … Read more
THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Here’s some reassuring news for parents: Most heart problems in children with a rare inflammatory condition triggered by COVID-19 infection resolve within a few months, a new study finds. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) causes inflammation throughout the body, and many patients develop a range … Read more
Reuters: “U.S. Olympic Swimmer Michael Andrew Won’t Get Vaccinated.” Brian McCloskey, chair, IOC Independent Expert Panel. International Olympic Committee: “Statement after the Meeting of IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide,” “Joint Statement on Spectator Capacities at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020,” Playbooks. Annie Sparrow, MD, MPH, assistant professor of population … Read more
A return to pre-pandemic normalcy for those with weakened immune systems is not as simple as it may be for others. Source link
BBC Newcastle presenter Lisa Shaw died after a bleed on the brain, a week after receiving her first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine. She had been taken to hospital after developing severe headaches. Her husband, Gareth Eve, says he is aware of the risk of rare side effects that come with vaccines. He says a choice … Read more
A therapy made from a Covid patient’s own blood is being trialled to treat lung scarring that’s left after hospitalisation. Doctors at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London have begun a small trial using patients’ white blood cells. Filmed by Julius Peacock, edited by Rachael Buchanan Source link
Those not fully vaccinated will be asked to test at home as an alternative to mandatory isolation. Source link
The race for developing effective COVID-19 vaccines has put the pharmaceutical industry in the spotlight. Over the past few months, the world has witnessed rapid clinical trials and approvals of several highly effective vaccines like Pfizer, Moderna and . This unprecedented achievement has been made possible by close intra-industry, state industry and international collaborations. Big … Read more
As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have other countries managed? Source link