Coronavirus-related hospital admissions and deaths in the U.S. are projected to increase over the next four weeks, according to a national forecast used by the CDC. The national model also predicts that about 5,000 deaths will occur over the next two weeks, with Ohio, New Jersey, and New York projected to see the largest […]
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the likely cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), new research confirms. Investigators found the risk of MS increased 32-fold following EBV infection. Dr Alberto Ascherio This study is the first to provide compelling evidence of a causal link between EBV and MS, principal investigator Alberto Ascherio, MD, DrPH, professor of […]
The “brain fog” reported by some people after COVID-19 shows striking similarities to the condition known as “chemo brain” – the mental cloudiness some people experience during and after cancer treatment, according to new research. People who had COVID-19 “frequently experience lingering neurological symptoms, including impairment in attention, concentration, speed […]
The World Health has issued new estimates on the deadliness of the COVID pandemic, saying 14.9 million people died “directly or indirectly” because of coronavirus between January 2020 and December 2021. In a news release, WHO said its analysis included indirect COVID deaths, defined as occurring when people could not obtain […]
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is often confirmed through toxin testing, yet toxin tests alone may not be sufficient for diagnosing and guiding treatment decisions for patients with CDI. Dr David Lyerly “The presence of a toxigenic strain does not always equal disease,” said David Lyerly, PhD, during a session on C difficile toxin […]
Semanalmente identificamos un término de búsqueda frecuente, analizamos qué causó su popularidad y presentamos una infografía relacionada. Si tiene una sugerencia sobre cuál es la Tendencia Clínica destacada y por qué compártala con nosotros en Twitter o Facebook. Recientemente fue noticia un brote mundial de hepatitis aguda y grave en pacientes pediátricos. Esto se […]
Según un análisis en la población de Estados Unidos, el 68 por ciento de los niños de entre uno y cuatro años del país se han contagiado de COVID-19. Esto se debería, de acuerdo con un estudio, al incremento de casos por la variante ómicron y su capacidad de transmisión. La […]
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations begin to increase again in the U.S., public health officials are monitoring several new Omicron subvariants that are contributing to the case numbers. In some parts of the U.S., a spinoff of the BA.2 subvariant called BA.2.12.1 is the main culprit. In other countries, Omicron […]
