Gargling and nasal rinsing were associated with a significant reduction in the hospitalization rate for people with COVID; if confirmed, the finding could be helpful in low-resource settings, says researcher.
A second flu vaccine? Immunization and the immunocompromised? The CDC s Dr Manisha Patel answers questions from the recent Medscape Masters panel on this year s respiratory virus season.
Though antivirals are critical for reducing severe COVID-19 symptoms, researchers suggested that the medication may not always be needed for milder cases.
A 50% decline in working memory and executive function among older adults in the United Kingdom during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic is linked to an increase in known risk factors for dementia.