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Cornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Immunologist receives biomedical research award | Cornell Chronicle

Nelson received a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award to study immune responses in children with asthma and their susceptibility to respiratory infections. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Public health

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

Expansion of CDC program to test international travelers for Covid-19 and other infectious diseases at more airports
Program detects coronavirus variants quickly and tests for flu and RSV as well [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Public health

C.D.C. Considers Ending 5-Day Isolation Period for Covid

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering loosening its recommendations on how long people should isolate after testing positive for COVID-19.
The proposed guidelines would allow individuals to return to work or school if they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication, aligning with the standards for other respiratory infections like the flu. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

C.D.C. Shortens Isolation Period for People With Covid

CDC updates guidelines for isolation periods for Covid and other respiratory illnesses
Recommendations include being fever-free for 24 hours, improving indoor air quality, and practicing good hygiene [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Coronavirus

These Are The Signs Of 'Walking Pneumonia' In Kids

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacteria that can cause respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia.
It is sometimes called 'walking pneumonia' because it tends to have milder symptoms compared to pneumonia caused by other bacteria. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 months ago
Coronavirus

"Mystery" pneumonia in China is mix of common respiratory germs, WHO says

China is experiencing a resurgence of common respiratory infections following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The surge in infections is primarily affecting children who were less exposed to pathogens during the pandemic.
The global disruption of infectious disease cycles caused by COVID-19 led to a return of common respiratory infections worldwide. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Respiratory virus in China not thought to be novel pathogen, officials say

China provides evidence that respiratory infections in children are not from a novel pathogen.
The increase in illnesses is attributed to known pathogens and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
OMG science

A puzzling illness paralyzed US kids every other year-until it didn't

Cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a mysterious paralyzing condition in children, have been linked to the enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) virus.
There is concern that a surge of AFM cases may occur in 2022 due to disrupted transmission cycles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [ more ]
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