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The mission of the Global Health Working Group is to explore and improve current and emerging states of health and human security worldwide.

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COVID patients with lower immunity showed varied viral clearance time --new studies

Tue, 2024-01-30 09:59 — mike kraft
New COVID studies show varied viral clearance time in patients with lower immunity Two new studies show immune-compromised patients, including those with cancer and HIV, have varied times until they clear the virus, with some at increased risk for persistent COVID-19 infections. CIDRAP

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Analysis: Why COVID-19 isn’t seasonal so far

Mon, 2024-01-29 10:24 — mike kraft

 

Here's why COVID-19 isn't seasonal so far Human immunity and behavior may be more important than weather for driving seasonality when it comes to COVID-19. Tina Hesman Saey Science News

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Some recent data suggest that, for now, COVID-19 may be a year-round problem, driven more by human behavior and immunity levels than weather patterns.

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Immunocompromised patients and COVID infections--new study on who is at risk

Fri, 2024-01-26 10:26 — mike kraft

 

Immunocompromised patients and COVID infections: Who's at risk? Early in the pandemic, clinicians noticed that certain immunocompromised patients were experiencing persistent SARS-CoV-2 infections, some lasting weeks to months at a time. Science X Medical Xpress

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Two labs team up to boost genomic surveillance globally as Covid emergency fades

Fri, 2024-01-26 10:08 — mike kraft
COVID and beyond: labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally Two laboratories in Britain and South Africa, which were at the forefront of tracking new coronavirus variants during the pandemic, have teamed up to keep the focus on genomic surveillance globally as the COVID emergency recedes. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Information on Measles After WHO Sounds Alarm Over the Spreading Virus in Europe

Thu, 2024-01-25 12:34 — mike kraft
What You Need To Know About Measles After WHO Sounds Alarm Over Killer Virus In Europe There was a 45 fold increase in measles infections in Europe last year, the WHO said. Robert Hart Forbes
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Dengue spike in South America prompts vaccination drive as bug spray runs out

Thu, 2024-01-25 12:09 — mike kraft

South America dengue spike prompts vaccination drive as bug spray runs out | Reuters

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Global warming was primary cause of unprecedented Amazon drought--study

Thu, 2024-01-25 12:00 — mike kraft
Global warming was primary cause of unprecedented Amazon drought, study finds Human-induced global warming, and not El Niño, was the primary driver of the severe drought in the Amazon last year that sent rivers to record lows, isolated hundreds of river communities and killed dozens of endangered dolphins. AP News
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Variety of studies on whether Paxlovid reduces long COVID

Thu, 2024-01-25 11:42 — mike kraft
Does Paxlovid prevent long COVID? Maybe, experts suggest Anthony Quintano/ Flickr cc CIDRAP
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WHO chief says world risks missing deadline for international pandemic accord

Thu, 2024-01-25 10:32 — mike kraft

World risks missing deadline for pandemic accord, says WHO chief

GENEVA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Countries risk missing a May deadline for agreeing a legally binding treaty on fighting pandemics, which would be a big blow for future generations, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
 
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COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may raise baby's risk of respiratory illness--study

Thu, 2024-01-25 10:24 — mike kraft
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may raise baby's risk of respiratory illness - UPI.com Babies born to COVID-infected mothers have triple the risk of developing a breathing disorder that normally affects preemies, a new study shows. UPI

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Researchers found that exposure to the coronavirus while in the womb increased a newborn's risk of respiratory distress syndrome by sparking an "inflammatory cascade" in the infants that affected their breathing. 

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