Other than female sex, no factors predict development of long-lasting symptoms
Norovirus Infections Increase 66% in England
The most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhea has been surging in England in 2023.
The U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data released on February 9, 2023, shows a 66% increase in reports of confirmed norovirus cases, mostly in seniors.
These norovirus outbreaks have increased in hospitals, schools, and care home settings.
While high numbers of cases in this age group are expected at this time of year, these levels haven't been seen in over a decade, wrote the UKHSA.
Risk for Diabetes After COVID-19 Still Increased During Omicron Phase
Risk for new-onset diabetes significantly elevated during omicron-dominant phase, but no increase seen for risks for hypertension, hyperlipidemia
Data Show Big Drop in Number of Americans in Medical Debt
Number of Americans with medical debt on their credit reports fell by 8.2 million from 2020 to 2022
Many COVID-19 Hospital Survivors Face Adverse Effects at Six Months
Cardiopulmonary symptoms, financial and functional problems seen six months after COVID-19-related discharge
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak Confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first-ever Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak today. This highly infectious virus causes hemorrhagic fever, with a fatality ratio of up to 88%.
MVD is in the same virus family that causes Ebola virus disease.
Preliminary tests carried out following the deaths of at least nine people in the country's western Kie Ntem Province turned out positive for MVD, wrote the World Health Organization (WHO) on February 13, 2023.
Can COVID-19 Immunity Hide in DNA?
Nearly everyone you know has had it at least once, if not multiple times. But, even considering those who have had COVID-19 and not realized it, there are probably still people out there who have managed to avoid being infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, wrote Dr. Lindsay Broadbent at the University of Surrey.
That said, some new research examines whether a genetic element explains why certain people have never caught COVID.
U.S. Orders 1.5 Million Protein-based COVID-19 Vaccines
Novavax, Inc. today announced a new agreement that would maintain the U.S. public's access to Novavax's protein-based COBID-19 vaccine.
And this contract will support the U.S. government's continued efforts to make Novavax's vaccine available for free to states, jurisdictions, federal pharmacy partners, and federally qualified health centers.
Nepal's Resurgent Measles Outbreak Can be Contained
Arjun Poudel with The Kathmandu Post recently reported the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal's Health Department is aggressively confronting the recent outbreak of measles that began in early 2023.
Nepal has committed to eliminating measles by 2023. But, to declare measles as eliminated, the number of cases should be less than five per one million people yearly.
Since measles is a vaccine-preventable disease, this goal indicates new initiatives are needed.
Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder Increased After COVID-19 Infection
Elevated risk for AUD after COVID-19 infection observed in some time periods during the pandemic