COVID-19

Comparative illustration of long COVID patients: US woman with severe brain fog and anxiety versus milder symptoms in India, Nigeria, and Colombia, per international study.

International study finds U.S. long COVID patients report more brain fog and psychological symptoms than peers in India and Nigeria

28 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA Verificato

A Northwestern Medicine-led study of more than 3,100 adults with long COVID found that non-hospitalized participants in the United States reported substantially higher rates of brain fog, depression/anxiety and insomnia than participants in Colombia, Nigeria and India—differences the researchers say likely reflect cultural factors and access to care as much as biology.

Long COVID research points to lingering virus, inflammation and micro-clots—while treatments remain unproven

New research syntheses suggest long COVID—typically defined as symptoms lasting at least two months after SARS‑CoV‑2 infection with no alternative explanation—may be driven by overlapping processes including viral persistence, chronic inflammation and tiny blood clots. Scientists say there are still no approved, evidence-based treatments, though rehabilitation strategies and several experimental approaches, including metformin given early in infection, are under study.

Five years later, 'Seven Sixers' recall Tyrese Maxey's breakout performance

09 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

On January 9, 2021, the Philadelphia 76ers faced a Denver Nuggets game with only seven players available amid COVID-19 challenges. Rookie guard Tyrese Maxey seized the moment, scoring 39 points in his first professional start. The event marked the beginning of Maxey's rise as a key leader for the franchise.

Criminalità

Miami influencer sentenced for COVID relief fraud

Europa

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Africa

Applying COVID-19 lessons to VHF outbreak urged

Le code in Cuba: uno spazio sociale parallelo

A Cuba, le code sono più che attese per beni di prima necessità; sono assemblee popolari all'aperto, termometri della scarsità e teatri di sopravvivenza. Emerse durante la crisi del Período Especial degli anni '90 e consacrate dal COVID-19, queste code hanno rimodellato la società cubana. Rappresentano un rituale nazionale in cui si negozia la dignità e si mette alla prova l'ingegno.

Sandiganbayan bars Pharmally executive Mohit Dargani from traveling abroad

09 novembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

The Sandiganbayan has barred Pharmally Pharmaceutical executive Mohit Dargani from leaving the Philippines for an 18-day trip abroad. The decision comes as he faces a graft charge linked to P4.1 billion in anomalous transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court found no justifiable reasons for his travel request.

COVID vaccines linked to reduced long COVID risk in new study

A recent study published on October 2, 2025, indicates that COVID-19 vaccinations significantly lower the risk of developing long COVID. Researchers analyzed data from over 1 million patients, finding a 50% reduction in incidence among vaccinated individuals. The findings highlight ongoing benefits of vaccination even after the acute phase of infection.

CDC recommends updated COVID vaccines for everyone six months and older

03 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidance urging updated COVID-19 vaccinations for all individuals aged six months and older. This recommendation aims to enhance protection against circulating variants ahead of the respiratory virus season.

13 dicembre 2025 20:00