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Researchers have discovered that inflammation caused by infections such as COVID-19 and influenza can reactivate dormant cancer cells, leading to the resurgence of metastatic disease. However, a new experimental antiviral drug, NV-387, may hold the key to mitigating this risk. Developed by NanoViricides, NV-387 has shown promise in preclinical studies
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Cancer patients have been highly vulnerable to COVID-19 infection due to their immunosuppressive status. Recent research has investigated the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in this population, highlighting both the benefits and challenges. A comprehensive review of clinical trials and real-world data has shown that COVID-19 vaccines are generally well-tolerated and
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new COVID-19 recommendations that diverge significantly from US government guidance. The recommendations, released Tuesday, come amid a tumultuous year for public health, with vaccine skeptics gaining power in the new Trump administration. The AAP strongly recommends COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new COVID-19 recommendations that significantly differ from those of the US government, citing concerns for the safety and well-being of children. The recommendations, released on Tuesday, advocate for COVID-19 shots for children aged 6 months to 2 years, as well as for older
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Qantas Airways, Australia's largest airline, has been fined $59 million for illegally firing over 1,800 ground staff at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the fine, Qantas had already agreed to pay $78 million in compensation to its former employees. This decision marks the
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Researchers at Sapporo Medical University have conducted a study to explore the experiences of risk communication among managers of home-visit nursing agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to understand how agency managers handle risk communication, which is crucial for service continuity. The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 10
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A recent global study by the World Heart Federation has provided crucial insights into the long-term adverse consequences of COVID-19 infection, affecting various organ systems and requiring a comprehensive understanding of the disease burden and determinants of persistent long COVID-19 symptoms. The study, which assessed 2,535 patients hospitalized with
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Fresh data from a retrospective cohort study published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics have shed light on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) on pregnancy and obstetric outcomes in frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles. The study, conducted by researchers from the First Affiliated
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Australian airline Qantas was fined 90 million Australian dollars ($59 million) for illegally firing more than 1,800 ground staff at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline had already agreed to pay AU$120 million ($78 million) in compensation to its former employees. The penalty is the largest
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As the respiratory illness season looms, states and clinicians are working to encourage pregnant patients to get COVID-19 vaccinations, despite the US Department of Health and Human Services no longer recommending it. Pregnancy itself is a risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19, and pregnant women are more vulnerable to
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Research conducted by Amsterdam University Medical Center has found that Tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) therapy can impair the formation and maintenance of antigen-specific B- and CD4+ T-cell responses following vaccination. The study, published in RMD Open, investigated the effect of TNFi on the humoral immune response after SARS-CoV-2 mRNA
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Research from a new study published in the journal Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism has revealed alarming trends in sepsis-related mortality among diabetic individuals in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study analyzed national patterns, temporal shifts, and demographic disparities in sepsis-related mortality in diabetic patients from 1999 to
