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COVID vaccines lower risk of serious illness in children
“The findings in this report support the recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination for all children aged ≥6 months and highlight the importance of...
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COVID vaccination protects B cell–deficient patients through T-cell responses
The findings demonstrate how vaccine-induced T-cell responses could potentially reduce COVID-19 severity, the authors write.
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New CDC advisory once again flags BA.2.86 COVID variant
The variant accounted for nearly 9% of cases during the 2-week period ending Nov. 25, up from 3% during the previous 2 weeks.
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Chest pain with long COVID common but undertreated
“Our current analysis indicates that chest pain continues on for years in many individuals, suggesting that COVID-related chest pain may be...
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Unexplained collapse unveils rare blood disorder
Acquired TTP often appears to arise in connection with either an immune trigger, such as a viral infection, or immune dysregulation associated...
Conference Coverage
AI tool perfect in study of inflammatory diseases
A model that combines machine learning with clinical cues could help clinicians easily differentiate MIS-C from typhus, a new study found.
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Long COVID and mental illness: New guidance
“Long COVID is real, and mental health conditions do not cause long COVID.”
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Sensory comeback: New findings show the path to smell and taste recovery after COVID
“... There are still people suffering from it. ... It really has a significant psychological impact.”
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Second infection hikes long COVID risk: Expert Q&A
There are people who think, “This is a nothing-burger anymore,” or “It’s not an issue anymore.” It’s still happening with the current variants.
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People with long COVID don’t show signs of brain damage
“The findings thus suggest that post-COVID condition is not the result of ongoing infection, immune activation, or brain damage.”