Study in JAMA Shows Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine in Children

Study in JAMA Shows Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine in Children

Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new study in medicine. I’m Dr. F. Perry Wilson, Yale School of Medicine. It was only three years ago that we called the pathogen we now refer to as coronavirus “nCOV-19.” It was, in many ways, more descriptive than what we have today. The … Read more

Experts Warn of Spreading Mysterious Respiratory Illness Among Dogs

Experts Warn of Spreading Mysterious Respiratory Illness Among Dogs

Mysterious respiratory illness is spreading amongst dogs Mysterious respiratory illness is spreading amongst dogs Increased cases of dog respiratory illness reported in multiple states While pet owners across the U.S. planned for holiday travel last fall, many were hit with a fear for their four-legged friends as multiple states reported increased cases of dog respiratory … Read more

CDC Considering Revising COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines, Allowing People to Return to Work Sooner

CDC Considering Revising COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines, Allowing People to Return to Work Sooner

The CDC Considering Major Revision to COVID-19 Guidance: End to 5-Day Isolation Requirement Current CDC Guidelines for Isolation The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is deliberating a significant revision to their COVID-19 guidance for the first time since the federal public health emergency ended last year. One of the proposed changes suggests an … Read more

Researchers in UK and Beyond Lead Efforts to Genetically Modify Covid Variants and Enhance Understanding

Researchers in UK and Beyond Lead Efforts to Genetically Modify Covid Variants and Enhance Understanding

Scientists Worldwide Conducting Crucial Research on Covid Virus Variants Amid debates and potential concerns surrounding their work, it is essential to recognize that scientific exploration and understanding of coronavirus strains is not solely restricted to Chinese scientists. With the worst days of the pandemic hopefully behind us, there has been a surge in research endeavors … Read more

8 Tips for Getting Rid of the Flu Quickly: Soup, Bananas, and More

8 Tips for Getting Rid of the Flu Quickly: Soup, Bananas, and More

February 11, 2024 In addition to rest and plenty of fluids, proper nutrition is essential to quickly get rid of flu. Therefore, put these foods on your menu. Eight tips to get rid of the flu quickly. It’s important to note that getting rid of the flu usually takes time and how long it takes … Read more

Post-COVID Immunity Gap: Why Are Flu, Whooping Cough, and Stomach Flu Making a Comeback?

Post-COVID Immunity Gap: Why Are Flu, Whooping Cough, and Stomach Flu Making a Comeback?

10 Feb 2024 at 05:26 More pneumonia, a flu epidemic, more whooping cough and stomach flu: we’re sniffling and coughing like crazy. This is not only because it is that time of year, but also because our immune system needs to get reacquainted with these viruses after corona. “Our immune system is not worse, but … Read more

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Successfully Splashes Down in the Atlantic with Four Space Tourists

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Successfully Splashes Down in the Atlantic with Four Space Tourists

The reusable manned spacecraft Crew Dragon with four space tourists on board after completing its stay at the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, February 9, successfully splashed down in the Atlantic, the company that developed the device, SpaceX, reported. After leaving orbit, the ship’s descent capsule, using a parachute system, made a soft splashdown … Read more

New Report Reveals 5.8 Million Children Suffer from Long COVID, Including Neurological and Autoimmune Conditions

New Report Reveals 5.8 Million Children Suffer from Long COVID, Including Neurological and Autoimmune Conditions

Article: The Impact of Long COVID on Children: Estimating 5.8 Million Cases Nationwide The Impact of Long COVID on Children: Estimating 5.8 Million Cases Nationwide Introduction An estimated 5.8 million children nationwide have dealt with the effects of long COVID, according to a new report from Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center. While the majority of … Read more

Nikki Haley Suffers Humiliating Defeat in Nevada Primaries for Republican Nomination

Nikki Haley Suffers Humiliating Defeat in Nevada Primaries for Republican Nomination

Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, who is fighting for the Republican nomination for US President, suffered a humiliating defeat in the Nevada primaries. Despite the fact that she was the only viable candidate on the ballot, most voters checked the “against all” option. The state primaries were held at the direction of … Read more

New Study Shows The Latest COVID-19 Booster Provides 54% Increased Protection Against Infection, Says CDC

New Study Shows The Latest COVID-19 Booster Provides 54% Increased Protection Against Infection, Says CDC

Latest COVID-19 Booster Shot Provides Increased Protection, CDC Study Shows Latest COVID-19 Booster Shot Provides Increased Protection, CDC Study Shows The latest COVID-19 shot offers 54% increased protection for adults against becoming infected with the virus, according to a new study released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data, published … Read more