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What is ECMO Treatment for COVID-19 and Why Do People Want it So Much?

March 10, 2022 Victoria Simpson

ECMO has been around for decades and is now being used to help treat COVID-19 but it can be hard to come by. New treatments are being developed to combat COVID-19 and one that’s gaining popularity for its efficacy is…

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How to Sign up for a COVID-19 Study Trial

March 6, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Clinical trials related to COVID-19 treatments and vaccines involving both adults and children are being held across the US. Beyond getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing, it may be difficult to feel as though your actions are…

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Will there really be another variant?

February 24, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Most likely yes, but will it be more dangerous? Who knows. The Omicron variant has hit the world with a flurry of activity, sending case numbers of COVID-19 skyrocketing to their highest heights yet throughout the pandemic. In many places,…

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Why the Pandemic Has Made You More Forgetful

February 20, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Fewer events means a decreased amount of anchor points to help your brain encode new memories. The pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. From the physical impact of sickness and reduced activities, to the mental force of being…

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Why do Some People Get So Sick with COVID-19? It May be in Their Genes

February 10, 2022 Victoria Simpson

New research is showing rare mutations can lead to increased inflammation and more. By now, it’s well known that COVID-19 can be a mild infection for some people. For others it turns quite serious. Why some people, including younger, healthy…

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Can Children Really Get Blood Clots?

January 31, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Yes, but COVID-19 vaccines aren’t behind it. You may have heard and read a considerable amount of news drawing a link between COVID-19 vaccines and various health problems. “Stop the clot shot!” memes have been plastered over social media for…

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What is the Most Protective Mask You Should Wear?

January 25, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Something that fits right and that you’ll wear consistently is best. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has brought with it rapidly rising rates of coronavirus infection around the world. Case numbers are at all-time high levels in the US, as…

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COVID-19 and Your Menstrual Cycle: 3 Things You Should Know

January 17, 2022 Victoria Simpson

The mRNA vaccines in particular have been found to increase the length of your period. It’s not thought to be a concern. You may have heard it from your friends, or you maybe you experienced it yourself: weird changes in…

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Is Omicron Less Severe Than Delta?

January 9, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Studies show that it may be but without a booster shot, you may have very little protection against it. Omicron is here. If you haven’t heard of it yet, this is the newest variant of the novel coronavirus. It’s spreading…

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Pfizer’s Paxlovid Covid Medication: How It Works

January 1, 2022 Victoria Simpson

This antiviral drug could keep people out of the hospital and alive. Pfizer has a new medication that was just approved for use in the US and could prove to be beneficial in the fight against COVID-19. It’s called Paxlovid.…