Giving blood thinners to COVID-19 patients soon after they’re hospitalized could reduce their risk of dying. That’s the conclusion of a new study that analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on nearly 4,300 patients, average age 68, who were hospitalized with COVID between March 1 and July 31. Of those, more than… read on > read on >
Here’s some good news for people who’ve had solid organ transplants and have weakened immune systems: mRNA coronavirus vaccines are safe for these vulnerable folks, new research shows. The study included 187 transplant recipients who received an initial dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer mRNA vaccines between Dec. 16, 2020 and Jan. 16, 2021.… read on > read on >
Cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered a sexually transmitted infection, but a new study shows that many babies are born carrying the virus in their mouths. “In brief, HPV infection can be acquired at early age or even at birth,” said lead researcher Dr. Stina Syrjanen, head of oral pathology and oral radiology with the… read on > read on >
One side effect of COVID-19 vaccination is creating undue fear among women, causing them to worry that they might have breast cancer. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can cause lymph nodes to swell, particularly those in the armpit on the side where the shot was received, experts say. Some women are feeling these armpit… read on > read on >
Children whose mothers used antibiotics in pregnancy may have a slightly heightened risk of asthma, a new study suggests. Experts were quick to point out the finding does not prove cause and effect, and the reasons for the antibiotic use — rather than the drug — might explain the link, said lead researcher Cecilie Skaarup… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When COVID-19 was first seen in the United States, now more than a year ago, doctors considered it a respiratory ailment. But that didn’t last long. Researchers have linked the disease caused by the coronavirus directly to multiple heart-related issues. And it has contributed indirectly to… read on > read on >
Any American will be able to get a coronavirus vaccine by April, the nation’s leading infectious diseases expert predicted Thursday. During an interview on the “Today Show,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said that month will be “open season” for vaccinations, as increased supplies of the vaccines will allow most people to get shots to protect against… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Being Black and pregnant in the U.S. was already a risky combination, and health experts now worry the pandemic is making things worse. Before the pandemic, Black women were three times more likely than Hispanic women and 2.5 times more likely than white women to die… read on > read on >
Could one shot of a coronavirus vaccine be sufficient if you suffered a case of COVID-19 earlier in the pandemic? Yes, new research claims. A pair of new, small studies found that patients previously infected with COVID who were given their first vaccine dose showed the sort of robust immune response that people generally tend… read on > read on >
It would be nice if it were true, but a bout of the common cold won’t protect you against the new coronavirus infection, researchers report. Colds are caused by seasonal coronaviruses (CoVs) and previous studies have suggested that exposure to cold coronaviruses may safeguard against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19. To find out if… read on > read on >
