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Experts fear COVID-19 weight gain could lead to health complications, weak immune systems

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2020-08-25 11:16

Battling the 'Quarantine 15': Experts fear COVID-19 weight gain could lead to health complications, weak immune systems A few months into the coronavirus pandemic, in July, Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, a preventative cardiologist and the owner of Step One foods, saw a longtime patient: a 70-year-old man who showed up to the appointment 18 pounds heavier than he was on his last visit. Dietitians and doctors, like Klodas, have YahooNews

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Two European patients re-infected with coronavirus

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2020-08-25 11:00

Two European patients re-infected with coronavirus Two European patients are confirmed to have been re-infected with the coronavirus, raising concerns about people's immunity to the virus as the world struggles to tame the pandemic. Anthony Deutsch U.S.

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FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2020-08-25 10:46

FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to an outcry from medical experts, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits of treating... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to an outcry from medical experts, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits of treating COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma.

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Dr. Fauci says rushing out a vaccine could jeopardize testing of others --Reuters interview

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-08-24 19:38

Exclusive: Fauci says rushing out a vaccine could jeopardize testing of others The top U.S. infectious diseases expert is warning that distributing a COVID-19 vaccine under special emergency use guidelines before it has been proved safe and effective in large trials is a bad idea that could have a chilling effect on the testing of other vaccines. Julie Steenhuysen U.S.

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Extreme weather threatens coronavirus pandemic response in hard-hit states

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-08-24 17:49

Extreme weather threatens coronavirus pandemic response in hard-hit states With tropical storms headed for the Gulf Coast and wildfires raging in California, officials urged residents to remain vigilant about the virus if they are forced to evacuate. Derek Hawkins, Marisa Iati Washington Post

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Covid-19 deaths have dropped below 1,000 a day as summer surge tails off

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-08-24 17:33

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CNN)Declines in the average number of daily Covid-19 deaths and in new cases indicate that the virus' summer surge through the US is waning.

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Trump Reportedly Considers Fast-Tracking Unproven British Vaccine Before Election

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-08-24 17:17

Trump Reportedly Considers Fast-Tracking Unproven British Vaccine Before Election The president is desperate for a coronavirus win as his mishandling of the pandemic drags down his reelection chances. YahooNews

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Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator But Linger In A Coma

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-08-24 11:07

Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator But Linger In A Coma Doctors are researching why some patients remain unconscious for days or weeks, even after sedating drugs are withdrawn. They also worry that these patients aren't being given time to recover. NPR.org

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China has been vaccinating key workers with unapproved COVID-19 vaccines for weeks

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-08-24 10:46

China has been vaccinating key workers with unapproved COVID-19 vaccines The practice underscores how eager China is to prove it has the virus under control. Fortune

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WHO says 172 countries engaging with global COVID-19 vaccine plan

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-08-24 10:27

WHO says 172 countries engaging with global COVID-19 vaccine plan Some 172 countries are engaging with the COVAX facility designed to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but more funding is needed and countries need now to make binding commitments. Reuters Editorial U.S.

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Experts fear COVID-19 weight gain could lead to health complications, weak immune systems

Two European patients re-infected with coronavirus

FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus

Dr. Fauci says rushing out a vaccine could jeopardize testing of others --Reuters interview

Extreme weather threatens coronavirus pandemic response in hard-hit states

Covid-19 deaths have dropped below 1,000 a day as summer surge tails off

Trump Reportedly Considers Fast-Tracking Unproven British Vaccine Before Election

Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator But Linger In A Coma

China has been vaccinating key workers with unapproved COVID-19 vaccines for weeks

WHO says 172 countries engaging with global COVID-19 vaccine plan

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