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Physician burnout, depression compounded by COVID: Survey
“There’s no question that women have reported far more role strain during the pandemic than men.”
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Long COVID associated with risk of metabolic liver disease
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease may be another cluster phenotype of long COVID.
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Five things you should know about ‘free’ at-home COVID tests
If companies draw from the time-tested insurance giants’ playbook, they’ll pass along the costs to customers.
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Two studies detail the dangers of COVID in pregnancy
Most of the birth problems occurred with first and second trimester infections and occurred even if the pregnant person didn’t have respiratory...
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COVID at 2 years: Preparing for a different ‘normal’
There are good reasons for optimism among leading U.S. experts.
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Severe outcomes increased in youth hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test
Older age, underlying illness, and symptom duration were associated with increased risk of severe outcomes.
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Cardiac function normalizes by 3 months in MIS-C in study
Children with COVID-19–related multisystem inflammatory syndrome show normalization of cardiac function by 3 months after diagnosis.
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Mental health problems in kids linked with school closures
A review of data from February to July 2020 showed increased signs of distress, especially depression and anxiety.
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Study finds genetic factor for COVID smell and taste loss
About 73% of those who reported a loss of smell and taste were ages 26-35.
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Fourth vaccine shot less effective against Omicron, Israeli study says
“We see many infected with Omicron who received the fourth dose,” said Dr. Gil Regev-Yochay.