Category: healthcare

Legionella Outbreak In Argentina The Cause Of 11 ‘Mysterious Pneumonia’ Cases, 4 Deaths

The mysterious pneumonia outbreak is not so mysterious any more.

Mysterious Pneumonia In Argentina Has Resulted In 3 Deaths, WHO Monitoring

Ten people including eight health care workers have suffered from a “pneumonia of unknown cause.”

Woman Says She’s ‘Allergic To Gravity,’ What Is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, POTS?

There has also been a rise in POTS diagnoses among those who have had Covid-19.

For The CDC, The First Step To Recovery Won’t Be The Hardest

Walensky’s statement and the desire to radically improve guidance for the future have to be seen as a positive first step. The efforts, however, must be long-term.

‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli Plots Post-Jail NYC Return—Seeks Home In ‘Dope Building With Sick Views’

The notorious investor is reemerging from his prison sentence and back on social media.

Covid-19 Infection Increases Risk And Excess Burden Of Cardiovascular Disease

A study demonstrates that infection with Covid-19 impacts the risk of cardiovascular events up to 12 months post-infection, regardless of age, race, sex, and other cardiovascular risk factors.

Long Covid Is Keeping Millions Of People Out Of Work

A new Brookings report finds that Long Covid is keeping as many as 4 million people out of work.

CDC’s Walensky Signs Off On Omicron Booster–Here’s When You Can Get One

Omicron-targeted vaccine booster shots are expected to be available this weekend.

If Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Ends, Millions Of Americans Could Lose Healthcare Coverage

The Biden Administration may allow the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency to expire October 13th. This portends the loss of healthcare coverage for potentially millions of people.

Hopeful New Entry In The Race For A Universal Covid Vaccine

A Swedish research team suggests their vaccine candidate may protect against many SARS-Cov-2 variants.