Promising CT-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment Restores Sense of Smell in Long-COVID Patients with Parosmia–Potential Breakthrough Indicates Early Study Results At the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), it was revealed that researchers are exploring the possibility of restoring the sense of smell for long-COVID patients using an image-guided minimally invasive …
Summary: A research group at Nagoya University, using AI and mathematical modeling, has uncovered that human responses to COVID-19, such as lockdowns and isolation, have influenced the evolution of the virus. The study found that SARS-CoV-2 variants became more transmissible early in infection due to these interventions, demonstrating a complex relationship between viral load, transmission …
HOUSTON – COVID-19 continues to make its presence known worldwide as it adapts and evolves into a new strand. American Medical Association Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, reported that HV.1 has become the predominant variant in the United States, accounting for nearly one-third of cases nationwide, according to …
As the holidays approach and the respiratory viral season sets in, several states are seeing an increase in COVID-19 related deaths. Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), eight states have reported a surge in coronavirus deaths. These states include Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Michigan, North Carolina, and Tennessee. …
The phrase “Why women live longer than men” has become a popular social media caption for videos featuring risky stunts. However, researchers suggest that the actual reason for the widening gap in life expectancy between genders is far more serious. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, COVID-19 and drug overdoses were …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new maps indicating that 14 U.S. states experienced a significant increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations compared to the previous week. The national rise in hospitalizations is 8.6% with 16,239 new COVID-19 admissions ending on November 11. The upper Midwest, parts of the South Atlantic, and southern …
Brain scans have revealed the substantial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teenagers’ mental health. At a time when mental health among teenagers was already declining, the pandemic may have exacerbated the situation. It is stated in a report set to be presented by the Society for Neuroscience that the adolescent brain is still developing …
A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reveals a concerning increase in childhood vaccine exemption rates across more than 40 states. According to the CDC, for the 2022-2023 school year, the vaccine exemption rate increased overall to 3% for the more than 3.8 million children entering kindergarten, marking …
With Thanksgiving just a fortnight away, this is the ideal time to safeguard yourself against potentially dangerous autumn viruses. According to Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, now is the optimal window to get vaccinated and protect yourself and your family for the holiday. “We expect the circulation of …
With Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, it’s crucial to protect yourself from potentially deadly viruses that are common in the fall season. Dr. Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, advised in an interview with CBS News that now is the best time to get vaccinated in preparation …