More severe acute COVID-19 illness, comorbidities, being unvaccinated all associated with higher risk for long symptoms
Report Outlines National Plan to Test Wastewater for Harmful Germs
Used during the pandemic in selected locations, the testing system spotted the spread of COVID-19 in local communities
Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Study Survival Rate Doubles
A clinical-stage immunotherapy company today announced positive phase 2 results in its metastatic pancreatic cancer clinical study in third-line or greater subjects showing that the overall survival (OS) rate for patients continues to be double compared to historical survival rates after two or more prior lines of therapy.
This news from ImmunityBio, Inc. is essential since pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death (8.2%), with the five-year survival rate for late-stage cases being just 3%.
Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Study Subjects Survival Rate Doubles
A clinical-stage immunotherapy company today announced positive phase 2 results in its metastatic pancreatic cancer clinical study in third-line or greater subjects showing that the overall survival (OS) rate for patients continues to be double compared to historical survival rates after two or more prior lines of therapy.
This news from ImmunityBio, Inc. is essential since pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death (8.2%), with the five-year survival rate for late-stage cases being just 3%.
More Bears Infected with Bird Flu
The Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) recently confirmed three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus during the fall of 2022.
These were the first documented cases of HPAI in grizzly bears in Montana.
The three bears were observed to be in poor condition and exhibited disorientation and partial blindness, among other neurological issues.
They were euthanized due to their sickness and poor condition.
More Bears Infected with Bird Flu
The Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) recently confirmed three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus during the fall of 2022.
These were the first documented cases of HPAI in grizzly bears in Montana.
The three bears were observed to be in poor condition and exhibited disorientation and partial blindness, among other neurological issues.
They were euthanized due to their sickness and poor condition.
Inequities Seen in Cancer Treatment Delay in Patients With SARS-CoV-2
Race and ethnicity, area-level social determinants of health linked to delayed or discontinued cancer treatment
Adverse Outcomes Increased With SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy
Pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 have increased risk for maternal mortality, maternal morbidities
Respiratory Virus Coinfection May Up SARS-CoV-2 Severity in Children Under 5
For children younger than 5 years, having any viral codetection or rhinovirus/enterovirus codetection significantly linked to severe illness
Pandemic Funding Saved More Americans From Medical Debt
Researchers suggest that federal pandemic relief programs may have helped patients make a dent in their medical bills