COVID 19 PREVENTION

May 28 2025HEALTH

Frontline Heroes: How Prepared Are Ethiopian Health Workers for COVID-19?

Health workers in Ethiopia are on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle. Their actions are crucial in controlling the spread of the virus. A recent study took a close look at how well these health professionals are following COVID-19 prevention guidelines. The study gathered data from various sources between December 20, 2023, and January 30, 2024. The researc...

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May 09 2025HEALTH

Cleaning Up the Mess: How Disinfectants Can Harm Us

The COVID-19 pandemic has made us all more aware of the need for disinfection. But, there is a hidden danger in the products we use to kill germs. Biocides, the active ingredients in disinfectants, can pose health risks if not used properly. A recent investigation looked into this issue. They wanted to find out how safe these products are and how much of a risk they ...

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Struggle: How COVID Rules Affect Our Minds

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of trouble. One big problem was how the rules to stop the virus affected people's minds. This is a look at how following the rules, getting tired of them, and feeling down were all connected over time. It is a fact that people followed the rules at first. They wore masks, washed their hands, and stayed home. But as time went on, m...

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Rituximab and COVID-19: A Real-World Test for Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab

People with rheumatic diseases often take rituximab, a medicine that can make them more likely to catch COVID-19. Doctors wanted to see if a new treatment, tixagevimab-cilgavimab, could help. This combo was tested on patients already taking rituximab. The goal was to find out if it could stop COVID-19 from happening. The study looked at how safe and effective tixage...

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