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Codagenix reports promising findings for intranasal COVID vaccine

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2023-10-13 10:31

Codagenix announces promising findings for intranasal COVID vaccine TG23/iStock CIDRAP

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COVD symptoms include terrific headaches but some people are reluctant to admit infection--UK doctor

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2023-10-11 11:09

Doctor warns of ‘horrific’ Covid symptom and how virus is ‘wreaking havoc’ Many people "don't want to admit" their "severe" symptoms are caused by Covid, a doctor said. Fiona Callingham, Damon Wilkinson Express.co.uk

A doctor has warned that more and more patients are experiencing “horrific headaches” after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Best results from home Covid-19 tests come several days after symptoms --study

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2023-10-03 10:56

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Helping determine if it is a cold, flu or Covid-19 -A CNN medical consultant's suggestions

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2023-09-29 11:01

Is it cold, the flu or Covid-19? A doctor helps sort it out | CNN As more people start getting the sniffles, you may wonder if it’s a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Dr. Leana Wen helps us sort out those cold-like symptoms and decide what to do next. Katia Hetter CNN

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Lengthening peak loads from from Covid variants may influence best times for testing

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2023-09-29 10:50

Evolving peak SARS-CoV-2 loads relative to symptom onset may influence home-test timing Median SARS-CoV-2 viral loads, as measured by polymerase chain reaction cycle threshold and antigen concentrations, rose from symptom onset, peaking on the fourth or fifth day of symptoms. CIDRAP

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Expiration dates for COVID tests actually may be months later than stated

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2023-09-29 10:42

Expiration dates for COVID tests from government may be months later than anticipated The Biden administration's free COVID tests might be expired. The FDA says these tests might still work for another two years. USA TODAY

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How U.S. residents can get free at-home COVID tests.

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2023-09-28 11:11

Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here's how to get them The federal government recently relaunched its website to get free at-home COVID tests. Here's how to order them. ABC News ABC News

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Long Covid: A blood test for long Covid is possible-- study suggests

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2023-09-26 10:34

A blood test for long Covid is possible, new research suggests Scientists can now show key differences in the blood of those who recover from Covid — and those who don't. NBC News

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Scientists have found clear differences in the blood of people with long Covid — a key first step in the development of a test to diagnose the illness.

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Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Mon, 2023-09-25 12:57

Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants Jointly developed by WHO’s Regulatory System Strengthening, Regulation and Safety Unit and the Health Ethics & Governance Unit, it is intended to assist countries in evaluating their capacity to provide appropriate ethical oversight of health-related research.

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Advice on preparing for "Another COVID-19 winter"

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2023-09-22 10:56

Another Covid-19 winter is coming. Here’s how to prepare. Free Covid tests are back — and new vaccines are at your local pharmacy too. Dylan Scott Vox

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