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Konjunktur in Deutschland: Hoher Krankenstand offenbar Ursache der Rezession
Hat die Gaskrise Deutschland in die Krise gedrückt, die Inflation oder die Folgen der Sanktionen? Laut einer neuen Studie hätte die Wirtschaft 2023 dennoch wachsen können – wenn nicht so viele Menschen krank geworden wären.
Mandating indoor air quality for public buildings
People living in urban and industrialized societies, which are expanding globally, spend more than 90% of their time in the indoor environment, breathing indoor air (IA). Despite decades of research and advocacy, most countries do not have legislated indoor air quality (IAQ) performance standards for public spaces that address concentration levels of IA pollutants (1). Few building codes address operation, maintenance, and retrofitting, and most do not focus on airborne disease transmission. But the COVID-19 pandemic has made all levels of society, from community members to decision-makers, realize the importance of IAQ for human health, wellbeing, productivity, and learning. We propose that IAQ standards be mandatory for public spaces. Although enforcement of IAQ performance standards in homes is not possible, homes must be designed and equipped so that they could meet the standards.
Original research: Cardiac abnormalities in Long COVID 1-year post-SARS-CoV-2 infection
Long COVID is associated with multiple symptoms and impairment in multiple organs. Cross-sectional studies have reported cardiac impairment to varying degrees by varying methodologies. Using cardiac MR (CMR), we investigated a 12-month trajectory of abnormalities ...
NYTimes invents increasingly bizarre explanations for pandemic-era student absence crisis
Major media outlets continue laundering Biden's failed pandemic response by attempting to hide student illness behind nonsensical explanations.
Long-Term Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Neonates Infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 Pandemic at 18–24 Months Corrected Age: A Prospective Observational Study
Abstract. Introduction: During the early coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020, researchers cautioned about the potential neuroinvasive capability of the virus and long-term neurological consequences. Although a few preliminary studies have found delayed communication, fine motor, and problem-solving skills in infants after COVID-19 infection, there continues to be a paucity of data on long-term development of neonates diagnosed with COVID-19. Methods: We conducted a prospective study of 20 neonates who acquired severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during the first wave of the pandemic (April–July 2020). At 18–24 months corrected age, we assessed neurodevelopment by Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, the third edition (BSID-III), along with growth, hearing, and vision evaluation. Results: The mean corrected age at assessment was 21 months 11 days ± 1 month 28 days. We found developmental delay in nearly half of the children with scores below one standard deviation in either of the BSID-III domains. Mild delay in either motor, cognitive, or language domains was found in 9 (45%) children and moderate delay in 2 (10%). Expressive language, fine motor, and receptive language were predominantly affected. None of the children had hearing impairment, blindness, or significant growth faltering including clinically severe microcephaly. The mean composite cognitive, language, and motor scores were significantly lower in those with neurodevelopmental delay (p value – 0.02, 0.000, and 0.03, respectively) without any differences in their disease characteristics. Conclusion: Neonates infected with SARS-CoV-2 have an increased risk of developmental delays in expressive language, fine motor, and receptive language skills at 18–24 months of age. The severity of delays is predominantly mild.
Wer zu oft Wolf schreit…
Bis zur XBB.1.5-Welle im März 2023 waren meine Einschätzungen hinsichtlich neuer SARS-CoV2-Infektionswellen recht zuverlässig. Es gab naturgemäß bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt auch viel mehr Daten als heute und zumindest bis zum Winter schrieben auch die meisten ExpertInnen noch auf Twitter und wanderten nicht zu Mastodon oder woanders hin ab. Damit befand ich mich ziemlich im Einklang mit allen führenden Expertinnen und es gab eigentlich keine Überraschungen. Dann lehnte ich mich im März 2023 mit XBB.1.16 etwas zu weit aus dem Fenster – unglücklicherweise wurde ausgerechnet dieser Beitrag von einem reichweitenstarken Follower recht prominent repliziert, sodass nachträgliche Korrekturen nicht mehr sichtbar waren. Die große XBB.1.16-Welle fiel aus – andere Experten, mittlerweile nicht mehr auf Twitter vertreten, hatten frühzeitig abgewunken – zu groß die Kreuzimmunität durch BA.5 im Winter 2022/2023 und der erst eben abgelaufenen XBB.1.5-Welle. Aus Schaden wird man klug und seitdem bin ich deutlich vorsichtiger beim Ausrufen neuer Wellen. Zudem entledigte ich mich einiger Möchtegernexperten auf Twitter, die sich als „Große Klappe, nichts dahinter“ entlarvt hatten oder von seriösen ExpertInnen entlarvt wurden. Hochstapler gibt es leider nicht nur auf Seiten der Verharmloser, sondern auch auf der der „Doomer“. Friendly fire sozusagen, mit dem man sich unglaubwürdig macht.
Long COVID in a highly vaccinated but largely unexposed Australian population following the 2022 SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave: a cross-sectional survey
To estimate the prevalence of long COVID among Western Australian adults, a highly vaccinated population whose first major exposure to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was during the 2022 Omicron wave, and to assess its impact on health service use and return to work or study.
Study design
Follow-up survey (completed online or by telephone).
Setting, participants
Adult Western Australians surveyed 90 days after positive SARS-CoV-2 test results (polymerase chain reaction or rapid antigen testing) during 16 July – 3 August 2022 who had consented to follow-up contact for research purposes.
Main outcome measures
Proportion of respondents with long COVID (ie, reporting new or ongoing symptoms or health problems, 90 days after positive SARS-CoV-2 test result); proportion with long COVID who sought health care for long COVID-related symptoms two to three months after infection; proportion who reported not fully returning to previous work or study because of long COVID-related symptoms.
Results
Of the 70 876 adults with reported SARS-CoV-2 infections, 24 024 consented to contact (33.9%); after exclusions, 22 744 people were invited to complete the survey, of whom 11 697 (51.4%) provided complete responses. Our case definition for long COVID was satisfied by 2130 respondents (18.2%). The risk of long COVID was greater for women (v men: adjusted risk ratio [aRR], 1.5; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.4–1.6) and for people aged 50–69 years (v 18–29 years: aRR, 1.6; 95% CI, 1.4–1.9) or with pre-existing health conditions (aRR, 1.5; 95% CI, 1.4–1.7), as well as for people who had received two or fewer COVID–19 vaccine doses (v four or more: aRR, 1.4; 95% CI, 1.2–1.8) or three doses (aRR, 1.3; 95% CI, 1.1–1.5). The symptoms most frequently reported by people with long COVID were fatigue (1504, 70.6%) and concentration difficulties (1267, 59.5%). In the month preceding the survey, 814 people had consulted general practitioners (38.2%) and 34 reported being hospitalised (1.6%) with long COVID. Of 1779 respondents with long COVID who had worked or studied before the infection, 318 reported reducing or discontinuing this activity (17.8%).
Conclusion
Ninety days after infection with the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant, 18.2% of survey respondents reported symptoms consistent with long COVID, of whom 38.7% (7.1% of all survey respondents) sought health care for related health concerns two to three months after the acute infection.
Brain and cognitive changes in patients with long COVID compared with infection-recovered control subjects
Serrano del Pueblo et al. report that patients with long COVID have cognitive difficulties, especially in episodic memory and executive function, compared
Finland's epidemic 5 June 2024: excess deaths for
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— Ilkka Rauvola (@jukka235)
Mikro-Veränderungen im Gehirn bei Post-COVID-Patient*innen
From the vault: Do COVID vaccines affect male fertility?
There are some social-media users peddling myths about COVID-19 vaccines and infertility. What does the science say?
Sperm study recommends quarantine after COVID-19
Researchers have discovered the COVID-19 virus in sperm up to 3 months after infection, which they say should make people think carefully about the time babies might be conceived.
From Long COVID Odds to Lost IQ Points: Ongoing Threats You Don’t Know About
Stuck in a fog of misleading narratives, most of us don’t see the true extent of COVID's persisting—and intensifying—threats. INET’s Lynn Parramore talks to Dr. Phillip Alvelda about the dangers we’re missing and the failures of public health agencies to inform and protect us. *This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.
Corona-Variante KP.2 breitet sich aus: Bislang kaum Anzeichen für eine Sommerwelle
In vielen Ländern setzt sich gerade eine leicht mutierte Version von Sars-CoV-2 durch. Bislang gibt es allerdings nur wenig Anzeichen für eine Sommerwelle.
Safety outcomes following COVID-19 vaccination and infection in 5.1 million children in England
Nature Communications - COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe disease in young people, but the absolute risk is low, and side effects have been reported. Here, the authors use data on...
WastewaterSCAN Dashboard
WastewaterSCAN Data Dashboard tracks infectious diseases across the US via wastewater surveillance.
Covid-19 will make you stupid
Recent studies have unveiled a troubling connection between Covid-19 and cognitive decline that can cause a measurable decline.
Cerebral microstructural alterations in Post-COVID-condition are related to cognitive impairment, olfactory dysfunction and fatigue
Nature Communications - After contracting COVID-19, a substantial number of individuals develop a Post-COVID-Condition with neurological symptoms. Here, the authors show symptom-specific brain...
Background. Since 2020, global attention has heightened towards epidemics caused by avian influenza A H5N1 virus of clade 2.3.4.4b in birds and mammals. This study presents the epidemiological history, clinical manifestations, and prognosis of a unique case infected with avian influenza A H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, along with the continuation of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNAs, in Eastern China. Methods. We collected and analysed the patient’s clinical, epidemiological, and virological data. Both sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) samples were subjected to real-time RT-PCR to test for respiratory pathogens of interests, including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus. Influenza virus isolation and propagation were performed on embryonated eggs. Serological tests were used to determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Phylogenetic analysis was constructed to explore viral evolution and origin of A/H5N1 virus. Results. A 53-year-old female farmer with chronic bronchiectasis was hosp...
Severe Avian Influenza A H5N1 Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus Infection in a Human with Continuation of SARS-CoV-2 Viral RNAs
The Perfect Storm: H5N1 Avian Influenza and COVID-19 Coinfections
In a recent study, published on May 27, 2024, the researchers report a human case with a co-infection with the clade 2.3.4.4b avian influenza A H5N1 virus and COVID-19. This case involved an elderly female farmer with multiple comorbidities who had a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This patient tested positive for COVID-19 on December 20, 2022, before her H5N1 infection. This study highlights the importance of surveillance for increased risk of H5N1 virus infection among individuals with post-COVID-19 conditions.
WHO: COVID-19 pandemic reversed decade of life expectancy gains
HEART-DISEASE RISK SOARS AFTER COVID — EVEN WITH A MILD CASE
The new SARS-CoV-2 "FLiRT" lineage LB.1 (descended from JN.1.9.2) has acquired the Spike S31del mutation so becoming a "DeFLiRT". Strong growth continues in the US (14%) and now Canada (10%).
At present this seems the most likely successor to "FLiRT" KP.2 and "FLuQE" KP.3.
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— Mike Honey (@Mike_Honey_)
PSA for Long Covid folks experiencing mast cell issues for the first time - anaphylaxis is not JUST airway issues. Anaphylaxis can impact all major body symptoms & you can be having an attack with NO skin or airway involvement.
My anaphylaxis is almost always cardiac & GI 🧵/1
— Kelly (@broadwaybabyto)
I've been talking about ivermectin a bit recently, and every time I mention it someone will link me to this odd website - ivmmeta dot com
So, a bit of a review. I think this falls pretty solidly into the category of pseudoscience 1/n
— Health Nerd (@GidMK)
Die Wahrheit hinter den Schlagzeilen: Eine kritische Analyse der Impfgeschädigten-Berichterstattung
DMZ – MEDIEN ¦ Anton Aeberhard ¦ KOMMENTAR Der Meinungsartikel "Impfgeschädigte warten in der Schweiz bis heute auf Genugtuung" auf SRF.ch präsentiert eine einseitige Darstellung, die auf Vermutungen und Behauptungen basiert, ohne ausreichende Fakten oder Daten zu liefern, um die Aussagen zu stützen. Darüber hinaus fehlt die Kennzeichnung als Meinungskommentar, was zu einer irreführenden Wahrnehmung beiträgt, wie die Kommentare unter dem Beitrag eindrücklich zeigen. Eine kritische Analyse dieses Artikels zeigt deutliche Mängel in der Berichterstattung. Zur Aufarbeitung gehört auch, solche Berichterstattungen kritisch zu sehen. Mangel an verifizierten Impfschäden Im Artikel werden Personen erwähnt, die angeblich unter schweren gesundheitlichen Problemen nach der Impfung leiden. Allerdings fehlen konkrete Nachweise für diese Behauptungen. Es wird nicht darauf hingewiesen, dass Impfschäden äußerst selten sind und von den meisten Experten als äußerst unwahrscheinlich betrachtet werden. Fehlende wissenschaftliche Beweise Der Kommentar liefert keine wissenschaftlichen Studien oder Daten, um die Behauptung zu stützen, dass Impfungen in der Schweiz zu schweren Gesundheitsschäden geführt haben. Zahlreiche Studien haben gezeigt, dass die Covid-19-Impfstoffe sicher und wirksam sind, und Millionen von Menschen weltweit ohne schwerwiegende Nebenwirkungen geimpft wurden. Einseitige Berichterstattung Der Artikel konzentriert sich ausschließlich auf die Berichte von Personen, die behaupten, Impfschäden erlitten zu haben, ohne alternative Perspektiven oder Expertenmeinungen einzubeziehen. Eine ausgewogene Berichterstattung sollte verschiedene Stimmen und Standpunkte berücksichtigen, um ein vollständiges Bild zu liefern. Fehlende Kontextualisierung Der Artikel erwähnt nicht die weit verbreitete Zustimmung von Experten und Gesundheitsbehörden zur Sicherheit und Wirksamkeit der Covid-19-Impfungen, noch die Faktenlage, dass der Impfstoff sicher ist und Impfschäden äußerst selten sind. Es fehlt die Kontextualisierung, dass die Vorteile der Impfung das Risiko von Nebenwirkungen bei weitem überwiegen und dass die Impfstoffe strengen Sicherheitsprüfungen unterzogen wurden, bevor sie zugelassen wurden. Insgesamt lässt die Berichterstattung des Artikels erhebliche Zweifel an seiner Glaubwürdigkeit und Objektivität aufkommen. Eine kritische Leserschaft sollte solche einseitigen Darstellungen skeptisch betrachten und nach fundierten Beweisen und Fakten verlangen, bevor sie solche Behauptungen akzeptiert. Diese Art der Berichterstattung ist nicht nur ungenau, sondern auch potenziell gefährlich, da sie falsche Annahmen vermitteln und Ängste schüren kann. Die Covid-19-Impfung ist sicher und wirksam und hat Millionen von Menschen weltweit das Leben gerettet. Eine verantwortungsvolle Berichterstattung sollte diese Tatsachen berücksichtigen und die Bedeutung von wissenschaftlicher Evidenz und Ausgewogenheit in der öffentlichen Kommunikation hervorheben. Wichtige Informationen: Pandemie: Eine Analyse des Schadens und der Notwendigkeit einer gründlichen Aufarbeitung covid-19 AND vaccination AND effectiveness - Search Results - PubMed (nih.gov) COVID-19-Impfstoffe wirksam gegen Long COVID und Komplikationen Kritischer Blick auf Fehlinformationen zu Post-Vac Causa Prof. Schieffer und das "PostVacSyndrom": Eine kritische Betrachtung Antivax-Propaganda als „Studie“ getarnt: Fake-Papier zu Impfschäden wurde endlich zurückgezogen Wissenschaftliche Klarheit: Entlarvung von Fehlinformationen über COVID-19-Impfstoffe Politik der Aufarbeitung: Ein Selbstlob trotz Pandemie-Versagen Fallstudie: Auswirkungen von 217 SARS-CoV-2-Impfungen auf das adaptive Immunsystem Studie zeigt: COVID-19-Impfung in der Schwangerschaft hat keine negativen Auswirkungen auf Neugeborene Post-Vac und Long-Covid müssen klar getrennt werden
Neurodevelopmental delay in children exposed to maternal SARS-CoV-2 in-utero
Scientific Reports - Neurodevelopmental delay in children exposed to maternal SARS-CoV-2 in-utero
Neurodevelopmental sequelae after in utero exposure to SARS-CoV-2
The severe neurodevelopmental sequelae that were found in two neonates after in utero exposure to SARS-CoV-2
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Viral Genome and Viral Nucleocapsid in Various Organs and Systems
While considerable attention has been devoted to respiratory manifestations, such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), emerging evidence underlines the significance of extrapulmonary involvement. In this study, we examined 15 hospitalized patients who succumbed to severe complications following SARS-CoV-2 infection. These patients were admitted to the Sibiu County Clinical Emergency Hospital in Sibiu, Romania, between March and October 2021. All patients were ethnic Romanians. Conducted within a COVID-19-restricted environment and adhering to national safety protocols, autopsies provided a comprehensive understanding of the disease’s multisystemic impact. Detailed macroscopic evaluations and histopathological analyses of myocardial, renal, hepatic, splenic, and gastrointestinal tissues were performed. Additionally, reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (rt-qPCR) assays and immunohistochemical staining were employed to detect the viral genome and nucleocapsid within the tissues. Myocardial lesions, including ischemic microstructural changes and inflammatory infiltrates, were prevalent, indicative of COVID-19’s cardiac implications, while renal pathology revealed the chronic alterations, acute tubular necrosis, and inflammatory infiltrates most evident. Hepatic examination identified hepatocellular necroinflammatory changes and hepatocytic cytopathy, highlighting the hepatic involvement of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Splenic parenchymal disorganization was prominent, indicating systemic immune dysregulation. Furthermore, gastrointestinal examinations unveiled nonspecific changes. Molecular analyses detected viral genes in various organs, with immunohistochemical assays confirming viral presence predominantly in macrophages and fibroblasts. These findings highlighted the systemic nature of SARS-CoV-2 infection, emphasizing the need for comprehensive clinical management strategies and targeted therapeutic approaches beyond respiratory systems.