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The causes behind the Maui fires and destruction

Mon, 2023-08-14 16:49 — mike kraft
How Maui’s wildfires became so apocalyptic A large hurricane, drought, and perhaps even invasive grasses have fueled the devastating fires in Hawaii. Benji Jones Vox

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Why a hotter world will be bad for our health

Mon, 2023-08-14 16:40 — mike kraft
‘We’re in serious trouble’: Why a hotter world will be bad for our health From the strain extreme heat puts on your heart to the damage it does to your mental health, not to mention the increased air pollution, the forecast isn’t good the Guardian
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Older discharged COVID patients at twice the risk of death as older flu patients-- study

Mon, 2023-08-14 10:52 — mike kraft
Older discharged COVID patients at twice the risk of death as older flu patients, study finds US Navy, Ryan M. Breeden / Flickr cc CIDRAP

Older adults who are hospitalized for COVID-19 have double the rate of death upon discharge as older adults hospitalized for influenza-related complications, according to a new study in The BMJ.

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Opinion: Why are we not giving more attention to long Covid?

Mon, 2023-08-14 10:39 — mike kraft
Long COVID is devastating and far from rare. As infections rise again, why are we still ignoring it? As COVID cases rise once again, we are unprepared for the "mass disabling" event caused by long COVID Yahoo News

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Experts concerned that new COVID vaccines may be coolly received.

Mon, 2023-08-14 10:06 — mike kraft
New Covid vaccines are on the way as 'Eris' variant rises A new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations from "Eris", a variant of the Omicron form of the coronavirus, rise around the country. Michael Erman Reuters

 

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Dialysis patients had higher rates of COVID infection, death than others --study

Fri, 2023-08-11 17:52 — mike kraft
Dialysis patients had higher rates of COVID infection, death than others in 2021 and 2022 Implementing recommended infection control measures and ensuring patients and staff members are up to date with COVID-19 vaccination are critical in dialysis settings, the authors said. CIDRAP
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Maui fires suggest dangerous new phase for disasters

Fri, 2023-08-11 17:45 — mike kraft
Maui fires suggest dangerous new phase for disasters The disastrous wildfires that swept the island of Maui last week suggest new territory for natural disasters, including the prospect of large urban centers threatened by the blazes. The fires have&… sthomas The Hill
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Hawaii wildfires: How the Maui fire started and what we know about the Lahaina blaze

Fri, 2023-08-11 10:58 — mike kraft
Hawaii wildfires: How did the Maui fire start and what we know about the Lahaina blaze? Wildfires on Hawaii's Maui island and Big Island have killed at least 55 people, forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, and devastated the historic resort city of Lahaina. Here are some key questions and answers about the disaster. Jonathan Oatis Reuters

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The symptoms of the new Eris COVID variant are similar to earlier variants

Fri, 2023-08-11 09:55 — mike kraft
What are the symptoms of new COVID variant Eris taking over the US? A new variant called EG.5 or Eris is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States. What to know about symptoms, severity, transmission, prevention. Yahoo News

 

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WHO issues initial evaluation of new EG.5 COVID variant and recomendationss

Thu, 2023-08-10 12:36 — mike kraft

 

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