A recent paper published in the journal Nature describes how SARS-CoV-2 infection induces a serious medical condition called lymphopenia by directly attacking and killing our immune T cells.
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Covid Linked To Disorder That Causes Sudden Vision Loss, Study Says
A study of Covid-19 patients found that a risk of potentially vision-destroying vein blockages rose by 47% in the roughly sixth-month period after diagnosis with the virus.
Psychiatric Disorders May Increase Risk Of Breakthrough Covid, Study Finds
People with substance use disorder, adjustment disorder and anxiety disorders may be at a slightly higher risk of getting Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated, researchers said.
Rite Aid Expects More Closures Of ‘Unprofitable’ Stores
Rite Aid expects to close a total of 145 “unprofitable stores” in ongoing cost-cutting moves designed to help the pharmacy chain be more competitive.
Nasal Tanning Sprays Are A New Dangerous TikTok Trend
A new disturbing TikTok trend has been to tout the use of a nasal spray that contains a substance called melanotan (not to be confused with melatonin) as a means of tanning the skin, even indoors.
UnitedHealth Group’s Profits Exceed $5 Billion Thanks To Optum And Medicare Growth
UnitedHealth Group’s profits eclipsed $5 billion in the first quarter thanks to Optum health and seniors flocking to the company’s Medicare Advantage plans.
England’s Ambulances In Crisis: ‘Patients Will Almost Certainly Die’
Ambulances and emergency departments are facing “extreme” pressure as the pandemic continues to squeeze services.
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New Analysis Shows Fluvoxamine Has The Potential To Reduce Covid-19 Hospitalizations By More Than 90%
There is an ever-expanding need for SARS-CoV-2 antivirals. A recent analysis suggests fluvoxamine may greatly reduce the risk of hospitalization in Covid patients.
Remdesivir Resistance Reported Upon Treatment Of An Immunocompromised Patient
One of the questions that arises with any single drug treatment of an RNA virus is the level of resistance. Remdesivir has been approved as a stand-alone therapy for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19.
