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Sat, 2013-06-22 21:44 — Gina Angiola

The medical working group is focused on issues that affect delivery of medical care to those in need

The medical working group seeks to address issues affecting delivery of medical care to those in need.

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European health officials recommend approval of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults and in pregnancy

Fri, 2023-07-21 10:14 — mike kraft

Europe recommends the approval of Pfizer's RSV vaccine for older adults and in pregnancy European regulators on Friday recommended the approval of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine both for older adults and for use in pregnancy. Andrew Joseph STAT

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Obstructive sleep apnea linked to severe COVID-19 --study

Fri, 2023-07-21 09:52 — mike kraft

Obstructive sleep apnea linked to severe COVID-19 A high risk of obstructive sleep apnea is associated with severe COVID-19 and longer hospitalization. CIDRAP

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WHO urges governments to set up surveillance for people at risk from heatwaves

Thu, 2023-07-20 09:44 — mike kraft

WHO urges governments to set up surveillance for people at risk from heatwaves The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged governments and local authorities to set up a strong surveillance system for people who are most at risk of severe symptoms from a heatwave that is baking the northern hemisphere. Reuters Reuters

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Bivalent COVID-19 booster outperforms monovalent version --new study

Thu, 2023-07-20 09:36 — mike kraft

Study shows bivalent COVID-19 booster outperforms monovalent version CIDRAP

A new Italian study finds that estimated relative vaccine effectiveness (rVE) was 49.3% for the bivalent (two-strain) booster and 26.9% for the monovalent (single-strain) booster, with protection lasting at least 4 months for the bivalent booster and waning fast for the monovalent version. The study appears in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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First Genetic Clue Why Some People Do Not Get Covid --study

Thu, 2023-07-20 09:31 — mike kraft

First Genetic Clue Why Some People Do Not Get Sick From Covid People who have a particular genetic variant are twice as likely to never get sick when they contract Covid-19, researchers said on Wednesday, offering the first potential explanation for the lucky group dubbed the "super dodgers". AFP - Agence France Presse BarronsOnline

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Lower- income nations lacked adequate protection for health workers during COVID-19--survey

Wed, 2023-07-19 10:20 — mike kraft

Lower- income nations lacked adequate protection for health workers during COVID-19 Only 43% of healthcare facilities had sufficient personal protective equipment to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. CIDRAP

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COVID pandemic is not over yet although cases continue to decline, experts say

Wed, 2023-07-19 10:00 — mike kraft

Although numbers continue to decline, the coronavirus pandemic isn't over yet While the number of COVID cases and deaths continues to decline, the pandemic is still far from over, experts say. Yahoo News

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Using rapid cooling body bags to heat stroke victims --ER doctor

Wed, 2023-07-19 09:55 — mike kraft

From rapid cooling body bags to 'prescriptions’ for AC, doctors prepare for a future of extreme heat From body bags for rapid cooling to "prescriptions" for air conditioners, doctors are preparing for a future of extreme heat linked to climate change. Karen Pennar STAT

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Childhood immunization rates that fell during Covid are improving but still not at pre-pandemic levels, data shows

Tue, 2023-07-18 10:25 — mike kraft

Childhood immunization rates that fell during Covid are improving but still not at pre-pandemic levels, new data shows | CNN Millions of children missed routine vaccinations against diseases such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus during the Covid-19 pandemic, but data now suggests that this decline in routine childhood immunizations may be reversing. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Experts issue health warnings as extreme weather grips globe

Tue, 2023-07-18 09:59 — mike kraft

Heatwave brings health warnings as extreme weather grips globe Temperatures were expected to reach record highs in Italy on Tuesday and the World Meteorological Organization warned of an increased risk of deaths as heatwaves and extreme weather gripped parts of Europe, Asia and the United States. Angelo Amante,Emma Farge Reuters

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