March 5, 2021 — A recent decrease in the number of Americans seeking testing for COVID-19 has experts on alert. Accurate and timely testing remains critical for treating and isolating individuals with COVID-19 infection, they stress. Widespread testing also allows for tracking the spread of the virus and any variants of concern as they arise. … Read more
Other states lifting mask orders are trending better, but on Wednesday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, said they are not out of the woods, either. “Please hear me clearly: At this level of cases, with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained,” she said in a press briefing. … Read more
The neurological condition affects three times as many women as men because of its link to hormones. Source link
They are ‘feasible’ but need to meet 12 tests before being brought in, the Royal Society says. Source link
Feb. 9, 2021 — The Reddit message board user was looking for others in similar misery to share their stories. The 27-year-old had received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Two-and-a-half weeks later, the user developed shingles. “Anybody else have a similar experience?” the post asked. “My doctor said there are anecdotes out there … Read more
Dec. 23, 2020 — What are the most critical lessons of the coronavirus crisis? WebMD asked health experts on the front lines of the nation’s COVID-19 response effort to weigh in on this question and to reflect on how the crisis has affected them personally. Their answers provide insights into the pandemic’s impact. … Read more
Dec. 18, 2020 — Pregnant women or nursing moms who want the COVID-19 vaccine should get one, experts say. That’s true even though there’s a lack of safety data in these groups, according to guidance from the CDC, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Pregnant … Read more
The analysis by US experts concludes the Moderna jab is safe, clearing the way for approval within days. Source link
Still, task force members spoke out against the idea of nationwide lockdowns or schools, even as New York City returned to remote learning this week, CNN reported. “We do know what to do and we are asking every American to do those things today,” Birx stressed. That starts with wearing masks, but … Read more
The wearable medical device market is expected to reach more than $27 million by 2023, a spectacular jump from almost $8 million in 2017 expressed, Pradeep Multani, Sr. Vice President, PHDCCI, while speaking at the webinar on Digital Health: The Future, Series III on Mobile Digital Health Devices: The Covid-19 Pandemic Impact and Mobile Digital … Read more