‘Immunity after corona infection does last a long time’ – Wel.nl

‘Immunity after corona infection does last a long time’ – Wel.nl

The big question is how long you will remain immune to the virus after a corona infection. Scientists come up with the strongest evidence to date that humans are immune for a long time, possibly years. About that writes The Guardian. Researchers at New York’s Rockefeller University found that not only does the immune system … Read more

GGD: ‘Commercial test streets do not comply with the notification requirement’

GGD: ‘Commercial test streets do not comply with the notification requirement’

REGION – The GGD North and East Gelderland warns that the corona figures will be blurred. The organization sees that a number of commercial test streets in the region do not comply with the notification requirement. This obligation means that the doctor or laboratory involved must report any positive test result to the GGD. In … Read more

Does it make sense to lose weight in order not to die from Covid? – Wel.nl

Does it make sense to lose weight in order not to die from Covid?  – Wel.nl

In the second wave, overweight people seem to be affected even more than in the first wave. More obese people become critically ill, more of them die. Does it still make sense to lose weight, or are you already too late? Doctor Guy T’Sjoen endocrinologist, says against HLN that 60 percent of the corona patients … Read more

J Balvin is struggling with depression and anxiety disorder – Wel.nl

J Balvin is struggling with depression and anxiety disorder – Wel.nl

J Balvin has been struggling with depression and an anxiety disorder for a while. The 35-year-old singer told his followers on Instagram in his native language, Spanish, on Wednesday. “I know I was away from social media for a while,” he tells his 44.8 million followers. “I’ve had a lot of anxiety and depression lately.” … Read more

admitted corona patients are less ill, but often too fat – Wel.nl

admitted corona patients are less ill, but often too fat – Wel.nl

There are 6,823 corona patients in Belgian hospitals. Enough to be able to make a good estimate of the average clinical picture and the characteristics of the sick. What is striking: the admitted patients are less ill, but often too fat. About that writes Het Laatste Nieuws. People get sick less. “Compared to the first … Read more

halo around the moon – Wel.nl

halo around the moon – Wel.nl

It is definitely not something you see every day. It is therefore not surprising that the Dutch took pictures of the halo around the moon en masse last night. The luminous circle could be seen beautifully in the night sky. “Our inbox is completely full,” says meteorologist Brian Verhoeven of Buienradar to RTL Nieuws. “The … Read more

“Corona vaccine works, so bring it to the market now” – Wel.nl

“Corona vaccine works, so bring it to the market now” – Wel.nl

The corona vaccine should already be on the market, says Dutch doctor and professor Marcel Levi, head of seven hospitals in London. According to him, the vaccine is safe enough to be used on a large scale. “The alternative is much worse,” he explains to AD.nl. “You take a certain risk by already releasing a … Read more

DNA research determines medicine – Wel.nl

DNA research determines medicine – Wel.nl

The lives of men with metastatic prostate cancer can be extended by two to three years by determining which drug is most effective on the basis of DNA research. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Normally, patients receive radiation or chemotherapy. But the tailored approach through DNA analysis improves the outlook significantly. … Read more

“Anyone who still sees people will almost certainly come into contact with the virus” – Wel.nl

“Anyone who still sees people will almost certainly come into contact with the virus” – Wel.nl

The contamination figures for our southern neighbors are dramatic. The hospitals are in danger of being inundated with corona patients and up to 40 percent of the tests administered are positive. According to professor of biostatistics Geert Molenberghs (UHasselt) there is nothing else for it than a complete lockdown. In Belgium, an average of more … Read more

Researchers report ‘groundbreaking’ new therapy against cancer – Wel.nl

Researchers report ‘groundbreaking’ new therapy against cancer – Wel.nl

Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU / e), together with colleagues from other institutes from the Netherlands and abroad, have developed a new form of immunotherapy, which they believe can lead to better treatment of cancer and other diseases in a few years’ time. The TU / e speaks of “pioneering research”. Amsterdam UMC, … Read more