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The flu is spreading rapidly across the U. S. , with the CDC predicting high case numbers for weeks to come. Dr. Sean Liu from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City describes the situation as "out of control. " The CDC reports at least 12 million flu infections, resulting in 1

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Should the U. S. Stay or Go? A Closer Look at the WHO Debate

Imagine a situation where the President of the United States decided to make a significant move. He considered leaving the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency designed to tackle global health issues. The WHO has been around for a while, but its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic left some peop

COVID Misinformation in Rio's North: A Local Look

You've probably heard about the COVID-19 pandemic, right? Well, it's not just about the virus; it's also about how people understand and react to it. In the northern region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, false information, or fake news, caused trouble. Health groups tried their best to share accurate de

Machine Learning: A New Tool for Predicting COVID-19 Cases

Machine learning is stepping up to help predict COVID-19 cases, especially in regions where data can be a bit iffy. You see, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in 2019, causing a lot of sickness and even death. One big problem was getting accurate numbers on how many people were actually sick, especiall

Scabies on the Rise: The Impact of Lockdowns and Refugee Influx

Scabies, a common skin condition caused by mites, has been in the spotlight due to its connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. In Turkey, dermatologists have noticed a surge in scabies cases during the lockdowns and the influx of refugees. This increase has sparked interest among scientists worldwide

Plasma Therapy: A Look at Its Use in Severe COVID-19 Cases

Could plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients help those with severe cases? Let's dive into a study that explored this idea. The study looked at whether giving plasma from people who had COVID-19 and recovered could help those with severe cases. This is called convalescent plasma (CP) therapy. It's

Unmasking COVID-19's Lung Damage: The MMP9 and TIMP-1 Story

Scientists are digging into how certain proteins, MMP-9 and TIMP-1, can help detect lung issues caused by COVID-19. These proteins could be key markers for spotting problems in the lungs. Researchers are exploring if measuring these proteins can reveal hidden lung damage and functional issues in COV

Public Transport and COVID-19: A Look at Northeast Brazil

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we use public transport. Researchers in Brazil decided to study how the virus spread among people using public transport in poorer areas, before vaccines were available. They looked at the rate of COVID-19 positivity and other related factors. You might won

Unraveling Long COVID's Brain Puzzle: A UK Perspective

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with Long COVID (LC) in the UK? A recent study set out to find some answers. It wasn't about lab results or medical jargon. It was about real people dealing with real issues. The big question was, "How much do cognitive symptoms impact those with Long CO

How Pharmacists in North Cyprus Saw Antibiotic Use During COVID-19