Articles related to COVID-19

The spread of H5N1 avian influenza among cattle and agricultural workers in the United States has raised concerns about pandemic preparedness, revealing potential weaknesses in the public health response system.

Long COVID can manifest as multiple symptoms or diagnosable conditions, affecting any organ system and potentially impairing patients’ ability to work, attend school, and care for themselves.

The study found that while PASC risk has decreased over time, it remains a significant concern even among vaccinated individuals infected during the omicron era.

In a trial of 2,736 participants, nirmatrelvir-ritonavir given as postexposure prophylaxis for 5 or 10 days did not significantly reduce the risk of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to placebo among household contacts of COVID-19 patients.

The rise of telepsychiatry during the pandemic has increased ADHD diagnoses in adults, yet challenges remain in ensuring thorough evaluations and compliance with evolving prescribing regulations.

Recent research indicates that myocarditis and pericarditis occur solely in vaccinated children and adolescents, not in those infected with COVID-19. Despite higher risks of heart inflammation, vaccinated adolescents showed reduced rates of COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes.