Posted on August 22, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Here’s what we know so far about the long-term symptoms ofCOVID-19

Here’s what we know so far about the long-term symptoms ofCOVID-19

July 26, 2020 3.56pm EDT We’re now all too familiar with the common symptoms of COVID-19: a fever, dry cough and fatigue. Some people also experience aches and pains, a…[...]

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Posted on August 22, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on COVID-19 also attacks the pancreas; one vaccine dose may be enough for those previously infected

COVID-19 also attacks the pancreas; one vaccine dose may be enough for those previously infected

Authors: Nancy Lapid February 3, 2021 COVID-19 attacks the pancreas The new coronavirus directly targets the pancreas, infecting and damaging its insulin producing cells, according to a new study. The…[...]

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Posted on August 22, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on How does coronavirus kill? Clinicians trace a ferocious rampage through the body, from brain to toes

How does coronavirus kill? Clinicians trace a ferocious rampage through the body, from brain to toes

Authors: By Meredith Wadman, Jennifer Couzin-Frankel, Jocelyn Kaiser, Catherine MatacicApr. 17, 2020 , 6:45 PM On rounds in a 20-bed intensive care unit one recent day, physician Joshua Denson assessed two patients with seizures,…[...]

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Posted on August 22, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Management of post-acute covid-19 in primary care

Management of post-acute covid-19 in primary care

BMJ 2020; 370 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m3026 (Published 11 August 2020)Cite this as: BMJ 2020;370:m3026 Authors: Trisha Greenhalgh, professor of primary care health sciences1,  Matthew Knight, consultant respiratory physician2,  Christine A’Court, general practitioner1,  Maria Buxton, consultant respiratory physiotherapist3,  Laiba…[...]

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Posted on August 22, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Skin rash should be considered as a fourth key sign of COVID-19

Skin rash should be considered as a fourth key sign of COVID-19

May 22, 2021 Data from the COVID Symptom Study shows that characteristic skin rashes and ‘COVID fingers and toes’ should be considered as key diagnostic signs of the disease, and can occur…[...]

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Posted on August 22, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on The Vaccinated Are Worried and Scientists Don’t Have Answers

The Vaccinated Are Worried and Scientists Don’t Have Answers

Authors: Kristen V. Brown and Rebecca Torrence  14 hrs ago Anecdotes tell us what the data can’t: Vaccinated people appear to be getting the coronavirus at a surprisingly high rate. But…[...]

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Posted on August 21, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Delta variant likely to bring a fall and winter of masks, vaccine mandates, anxiety

Delta variant likely to bring a fall and winter of masks, vaccine mandates, anxiety

Authors: Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money Fri, August 20, 2021, 8:00 AM The rise of the Delta variant has upended previous optimistic projections of herd immunity and a return to…[...]

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Posted on August 21, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Most face masks won’t stop COVID-19 indoors, study warns

Most face masks won’t stop COVID-19 indoors, study warns

Authors: by John Anderer New research reveals that cloth masks filter just 10% of exhaled aerosols, with many people not wearing coverings that fit their face properly. WATERLOO, Ontario — N95…[...]

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Posted on August 21, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Clinical determinants of the severity of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Clinical determinants of the severity of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Xinyang Li, Xianrui Zhong, Yongbo Wang, Xiantao Zeng, Ting Luo,Qing Liu  Published: May 3, 2021 AbstractObjectiveWe aimed to systematically identify the possible risk factors responsible for severe cases. MethodsWe…[...]

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Posted on August 21, 2021 | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Analysis of the Study of the Expression of Apoptosis Markers (CD95) and Intercellular Adhesion Markers (CD54) in Healthy Individuals and Patients Who Underwent COVID-19 When Using the Drug Mercureid

Analysis of the Study of the Expression of Apoptosis Markers (CD95) and Intercellular Adhesion Markers (CD54) in Healthy Individuals and Patients Who Underwent COVID-19 When Using the Drug Mercureid

Authors: Sergey N Gusev1*, Velichko LN2, Bogdanova AV2, Khramenko NI2, Konovalova NV2 Published Date: 26-08-2021 Abstract SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen, which is responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has caused unprecedented morbidity…[...]

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