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U.S. FDA authorizes spring covid booster shots for older adults and the immunocompromised

Tue, 2023-04-18 12:03 — mike kraft

FDA says older adults and the immunocompromised may get a spring booster dose of Covid vaccine People ages 65 and older and those who are immunocompromised will be allowed to receive an additional dose of Covid-19 vaccine — a spring booster — if they wish, the FDA announced Tuesday. Helen Branswell STAT

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Analysis: Researchers need to settle on universal long-COVID definition

Fri, 2023-04-07 16:56 — mike kraft

Analysis: Researchers need to settle on universal long-COVID definition CIDRAP

A literature search and analysis of 295 long-COVID studies finds that only 35% used agency-established definitions of the condition, which the authors said complicates comparison of findings, translation into clinical management, and cost-effectiveness assessment.

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Covid on surfaces more dangerous than recognized; hospital masks alone did not stop spread --studies

Fri, 2023-04-07 10:26 — mike kraft

Covid on surfaces may be significant spreader as scientists 'rebalance the pendulum' Covid spreads significantly through contaminated hands and surfaces in households, a new study suggests, as researchers warned too much focus has been given to airborne transmission. Yahoo News

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Misinformation issue: Facts largely ineffective in countering conspiracy theorists --research suggests

Thu, 2023-04-06 18:20 — mike kraft

Facts largely ineffective in countering conspiracy theorists, research says - UPI.com Conspiracy theories have become more prevalent than ever, and according to researchers, combatting conspiracies with factual evidence is largely ineffective in quashing conspiracy beliefs. UPI

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UK to offer COVID-19 vaccines for young children with medical conditions

Thu, 2023-04-06 10:06 — mike kraft

UK to offer COVID-19 vaccines for young children with medical conditions Children aged between six months to four years with underlying medical conditions will be offered COVID-19 shots, Britain's vaccine advisers said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

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U.S., U.K. try to stem fallout from Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Mon, 2023-03-13 08:22 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Here's what's being done to prevent crisis from Silicon Valley Bank collapse NEW YORK (AP) — Governments in the U.S. and Britain are taking extraordinary steps to prevent a potential banking crisis after the failure of California-based Silicon Valley Bank prompted fears of a broader upheaval. AP NEWS

apnews.com - By KEN SWEET, CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and CATHY BUSSEWITZ - March 13, 2023

U.S. regulators worked through the weekend to find a buyer for the bank, which had more than $200 billion in assets and catered to tech startups, venture capital firms, and well-paid technology workers.

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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Threatens Climate Start-Ups

Mon, 2023-03-13 08:13 — Kathy Gilbeaux

As the fallout of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank continued to spread over the weekend, it became clear that some of the worst casualties were companies developing solutions for the climate crisis.

The bank, the largest to fail since 2008, worked with more than 1,550 technology firms that are creating solar, hydrogen and battery storage projects. According to its website, the bank issued them billions in loans.

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Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine

Tue, 2023-03-07 11:26 — mike kraft

Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine Those eligible are being urged to come forward for the jab as infections remain high across UK the Guardian

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Vaccine may limit long-COVID impact but controlled trials needed --new studies

Thu, 2023-03-02 10:25 — mike kraft

Vaccine may limit long-COVID impact, studies show, but controlled trials needed CIDRAP

Two new observational studies suggest that COVID-19 vaccination lowers long-COVID incidence and severity, although the authors of a related commentary say trials comparing vaccination with a placebo are needed. The research was published yesterday in BMJ Medicine.

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