All COVID-19 articles – Page 6
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NewsCOVID-19 pandemic affecting women’s reproductive health
In a survey conducted in April 2021, women reported disturbances in menstrual cycles and worsening of premenstrual symptoms
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NICE guideline
NICE ‘long COVID’ guideline
Recommendations for identifying and managing ‘long-COVID’ in primary care
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NICE updates joint guideline on long COVID
NICE has updated its joint guideline on managing the long-term effects of COVID-19
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COVID-19 has caused 1-year drop in UK life expectancy, says OECD
An OECD report on the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic says that it has driven a decrease in UK life expectancy, an increase in expected deaths, and a doubling of mental health problems
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Have phone and video conferencing worked? Survey shows mixed results
Survey of rheumatology patients and clinicians reveals concerns about the diagnostic accuracy of remote consultations
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Neurological complications after COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines
New evidence suggests there may be an increased risk of neurological complications following SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination
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Mandatory NHS staff COVID-19 jabs in England by spring
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed plans to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for frontline NHS workers in England from April 2022
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Aerosol procedures should be re-examined in light of new transmission information, researchers say
Use of continuous positive airway pressure or high-flow nasal oxygen to treat moderate-to-severe COVID-19 was not found to be linked to a heightened risk of infection
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Gene identified for high risk of COVID-19 mortality much more common in South Asians
The gene, leucine zipper transcription factor-like 1, doubles the risk of respiratory failure and death from COVID-19
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MHRA approves first oral antiviral for COVID-19
The MHRA has found the antiviral to be safe and effective following a rigorous review of the evidence
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Doctors experience long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
European research points to a lasting effect on healthcare professionals’ mental health from the pandemic
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Independent professional body guideline
Guidance for GPs on long COVID
Providing a rapid guide for GPs on recognising, diagnosing, and managing long COVID
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COVID-19 deaths jump 14% in Europe in 1 week
The latest WHO epidemiological report shows a steady increase in Europe’s COVID-19 deaths week-on-week
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UKHSA reports decline in tuberculosis cases during 2020
New data published by UKHSA shows a temporary drop in reported cases of tuberculosis in 2020
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COVID-19 vaccines are up to 16% less effective against Delta variant
ONS survey data finds vaccines have reduced efficacy against the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 compared to the Alpha variant
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NHS Test and Trace service ‘has not achieved its main objective’: MPs
According to a critical Commons Public Accounts Committee report, England’s Test and Trace programme has failed despite receiving ‘eye-watering’ sums of money
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ONS finds decrease in self-reported long COVID symptoms after vaccination
Data from an ONS report suggest that COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a reduction in self-reported long COVID in individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection prior to vaccination
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EMA reviewing possible new antiviral for COVID-19
The EMA begins its review of a new antiviral drug for treating COVID-19 in adults
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Study finds greater risk of rare neurological symptoms from COVID-19 than vaccines
A University of Oxford study has found that COVID-19 is linked with a greater risk of rare neurological complications than having a first vaccine dose
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NHS sends out two million more COVID-19 vaccine booster invitations
Two million people in England eligible for their third vaccine will receive an invitation this week as the NHS continues to roll out the booster programme
