An experimental drug could significantly reduce fatigue in people with long COVID, a new study suggests. Scientists who carried out the small-scale clinical trial believe the drug, called AXA1125, may increase energy production in cells and reduce inflammation for people fighting the virus and its aftereffects. They are calling for […]
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Concerns about exercise as a treatment for long COVID
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here Women in Lamu Island, Kenya — home to a Swahili coast settlement that dates to the medieval period.Credit: Michael Heffernan/Getty Genomes point to the diverse origins of Swahili culture, with people […]
For long Covid patients who lost their taste or smell, a new treatment offers hope
A numbing procedure usually used to treat pain and post-traumatic stress disorder is being tested as a way to restore smell and taste in people with long Covid. It’s called a stellate ganglion block. In the procedure, a doctor uses a temporary, local anesthetic — like what a dentist would […]
Antiviral treatment cuts covid-19 hospitalisation rate in half
A treatment called pegylated interferon lambda shows good efficacy against the omicron strain of the coronavirus and in people who have been vaccinated, unlike some other antivirals Health 8 February 2023 By Clare Wilson Antiviral injections can treat covid-19 Frank Nowikowski/Alamy A new antiviral medicine for covid-19, given as an […]
Potential New Treatment for “Brain Fog” in Long COVID Patients < Yale School of Medicine
Individuals with long COVID, sometimes referred to as “long-haulers,” experience symptoms that may persist for weeks, months, or even years after their acute viral infection. While symptoms vary widely, a common complaint among patients is “brain fog”—a colloquial term for significant, persistent cognitive deficits, with consistent impairment of executive functioning […]
A COVID treatment wanes: New variants outsmart most monoclonal antibodies : Shots
Antonio Rapuano got an infusion of a monoclonal antibody to treat his COVID in Albano, Italy in 2021. Such infusions have been effective treatments for COVID during the pandemic, but doctors are now finding that most monoclonal antibodies no longer work against new variants of SARS-CoV-2. Yara Nardi/Reuters hide caption […]
BP drug found ineffective in ‘real world’ covid treatment evidence from India
A drug used to treat high blood pressure was found to be ineffective in treating even mild COVID-19 cases, according to a study based on ‘real world’ data from India. Scientists, from London School of Hygiene, University of Oxford and TPP House, UK, have provided ‘real world’ evidence on the […]
How does COVID-19 and its treatment affect testicular function?
Over 627 million individuals worldwide have been infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: COVID-19 and its treatments: lights and shadows on testicular function. Image Credit: Chinnapong / Shutterstock.com Background Compared to females, males are more susceptible […]
Ivermectin: Still on a Losing Streak as COVID-19 Treatment
WASHINGTON — There were no differences in relief from mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms for patients on ivermectin versus placebo, according to the ongoing ACTIV-6 trial. Among >1,000 vaccinated and unvaccinated patients, the median time to recovery was 12 days for those in the ivermectin group and 13 days in the placebo […]
Long Covid and smell: How to get the treatment you need
CNN — It’s been months since your ability to taste and smell disappeared after a Covid-19 infection. You’ve tried to schedule an appointment with a specialist — if you were able to find one — only to discover waiting lists of six months or longer. “There was this explosion of […]
The Latest on Risks, Recovery, and Treatment
Share on PinterestRecovery from long COVID can take weeks, and, in rare cases, symptoms may linger for a year. Johner Images/Getty Images New data has emerged about the effects of long COVID and the odds of a person developing it. Mental health may put some people at a higher risk […]
American College of Lifestyle Medicine Launches Bill of Rights to Raise Awareness of Lifestyle Medicine’s Role in Type 2 Diabetes Informed Consent and Treatment
A patient with type 2 diabetes does not give fully informed consent if a Lifestyle Medicine option is not presented. Tweet this The Bill of Rights is a companion to ACLM’s recently launched “Reversing Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance with Lifestyle Medicine” 18-hour, 20-module, evidence-based CME/CE accredited online course […]
VeChain, Renji Hospital and DNV GL Held Strategic Partnership Signing Ceremony To Launch World’s First Blockchain Intelligent Tumor Treatment Center
As strategic partners of this new initiative, VeChain and DNV GL will jointly support the hospital in the quest to improve global public health through state-of-the-art blockchain technology and professional advisory. VeChain ToolChainTM Powers The World’s First Intelligent Tumor Treatment Center The Intelligent Tumor Treatment Center combines the advantages of […]
Shaun Weiss’ dentist, Dr. Gabe Rosenthal, opens up about treatment
The dentist behind Shaun Weiss’ brand-new smile is opening up about the “Mighty Ducks” actor’s total transformation. LA-based Dr. Gabe Rosenthal offered his dental services free of charge when he heard of 42-year-old Weiss’ struggles through a friend, former “Salute Your Shorts” star Michael Ray Bower (“Donkeylips”), and after having […]