More articles about: infectious disease
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Why Do Contagious Diseases Evade Eradication?
Plagues and pandemics have persisted through the ages, and lessons from the fights against syphilis and HIV AIDS could inform the fight against COVID-19.
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Over Half of Adults Over 50 Say They’ll Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19, but Many Will Want To Wait
Widespread vaccination against coronavirus is the only way to stop the COVID-19 pandemic but a new poll suggests older adults may need some convincing to get the vaccine
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How the Polio Vaccine Virus Occasionally Becomes Dangerous
Genetic study of the live vaccine could help efforts toward eradication.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Volunteers Explain Why They Signed Up
COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers explain why they signed up.
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Call for Health Care Providers to Advocate for Disability Rights During COVID-19
A recent paper highlights concerns around access to medical treatment and medical rationing decisions for people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Life After COVID-19 Hospitalization: Major Lasting Effects on Health, Work and More
Outcomes two months after a hospital stay for COVID-19 include high rates of death, rehospitalization, lingering health issues and problems with work and finances.
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COVID-19 Therapies: Where Are We?
An infectious disease expert discusses the latest treatments for COVID-19.
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How to Care for Someone with COVID-19
Three health specialists provide guidance for caring for COVID at home as well as after a hospitalization.
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Exploring a New Weapon Against COVID-19 Cytokine Storm
Researchers have created an experimental device that, instead of inhibiting inflammatory proteins in COVID-19 patients, changes the phenotype of circulating white blood cells, helping wean two patients off ECMO.
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How to Have a Safe Holiday Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Experts advise on how to celebrate without putting yourself, and your loved ones, at risk.
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New Cause of COVID-19 Blood Clots Identified
A new study reveals the COVID-19 virus triggers production of autoantibodies circulating through the blood, causing blood coagulation and clots in people hospitalized with the disease.
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Feeling Helpless as the Pandemic Continues? 26 Things You Can Do to Help
How to assist your community, neighbors, family and friends through the fall and winter.
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African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Disease at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization
Study reveals need for targeted efforts to reduce health disparities.
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Mask Resistance During a Pandemic Isn’t New – in 1918 Many Americans Were ‘Slackers’
The last pandemic killed around 675,000 people in the U.S. alone. Widespread acceptance of cloth face coverings could help to stop history from repeating itself today.
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Still Working From Home? Try These 5 Tips To Improve Your Sleep
Feeling exhausted? You’re not alone. Good sleep can be hard to come by right now. Follow these six expert tips for better sleep, and better health.