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Experimental drug that alters gut microbiome shows promise for long-COVID relief
At 6 months, improvements were seen in fatigue, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, gastrointestinal upset, and general unwellness.
Read more.Viral surge in late 2022 resulted in longer pediatric emergency room wait times
Visits for viral and respiratory illness at the 25 emergency departments included in the study rose 72% over the 4
Read more.COVID-19 late in pregnancy linked to severe maternal health problems
The authors said their findings should result in a more urgent push to vaccinate pregnant women, especially Black and Hispanic
Read more.Health workers at highest COVID risk least likely to always follow infection-control protocols, study finds
Nonphysicians and nonnurses reported significantly fewer errors than physicians and registered nurses.
Read more.Special-needs kids’ mental health differed by age when schools resumed after COVID closures
After schools reopened, preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years with special educational needs had significantly fewer emotional and behavioral problems,
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