Multiple studies show that children face elevated health risks after COVID infection – “Overall, these findings underscore the fact that clinicians need to monitor “CHILDREN CLIENTS” and patients for long COVID signs and symptoms—and need to be prepared to treat these conditions,” Chen said. Story by Frank Otto

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Multiple studies show that children face elevated health risks after COVID infection
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Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to a group of new studies led by investigators at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

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“While most public attention has focused on the acute phase of COVID-19, our findings reveal children face significant long-term health risks that clinicians need to monitor,” said senior author Yong Chen, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. The studies were conducted under the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative, a special project including more than two dozen health care institutions.

These medical centers pooled de-identified data from electronic health records dating back to the start of the COVID pandemic.

Kidney disease
Young patients with positive SARS-CoV-2 tests had a 17% higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease tested at stage 2 or higher, indicating mild kidney damage that still functioned well, and 35% higher risk of chronic kidney disease at stage 3 or higher, meaning there is mild to severe damage impacting kidney function, from one month to two years after infection.

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Published in JAMA Network Open, the analysis covered electronic health records for 1,900,146 individuals under the age of 21. The researchers compared kidney-related outcomes in the post-acute phase in those who had positive SARS-CoV-2 tests to outcomes in individuals who had negative tests and no documented SARS-CoV-2 infection during the 2020-23 study period.

Patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease who had a positive SARS-CoV-2 test had a 15% higher risk of developing any of several other kidney-related adverse outcomes, including a major decline in kidney filtration rate, dialysis, or kidney transplant. Children and adolescents who experienced a documented kidney injury during the acute phase of infection also had an elevated (29% higher) risk of adverse kidney outcomes from three to six months after infection, compared to those with no acute kidney injury.

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Gastrointestinal effects
Another study published in JAMA Network Open examined gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome in 1,576,933 children and adolescents.

Patients who had a positive SARS-CoV-2 test—compared to those with a negative test—had a 25% increased risk of developing at least one gastrointestinal symptom or disorder in the post-acute phase, and a 28% increased risk in the “chronic phase” from six months to two years after the SARS-CoV-2 test.

Cardiovascular risk
Researchers found that those with SARS-CoV-2 infections had significantly higher risks of developing one or more cardiovascular conditions—including arrhythmias, heart inflammation, chest pain, palpitations, and hypertension—compared to those with negative tests and no documented history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. These risks were elevated regardless of whether the patient had a congenital heart defect (CHD).

While children with CHDs had higher absolute risks, the relative increase in risk of developing cardiovascular conditions associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection was consistent (a 63% increase) across both groups. However, among children without CHD, the risk of heart inflammation in the post-acute phase was strikingly higher—nearly tripled—in those who had SARS-CoV-2 infection.

The researchers examined post-acute cardiovascular problems in 1,213,322 pediatric patients and findings were published in Nature Communications.

Outcomes along racial and ethnic lines
There were some specific differences in post-acute outcomes for different racial and ethnic groups.

Researchers found, for example, that Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) children and adolescents, compared to non-Hispanic Whites, had mildly higher rates of developing any long-COVID outcomes in the post-acute phase after severe or non-severe COVID.

The data also showed that Hispanic patients had a greater risk of hair loss after severe COVID, while non-Hispanic Black patients had a mildly lower risk of long-COVID skin symptoms after severe COVID.

The researchers analyzed records pulled from 225,723 children and adolescents, comparing AAPIs, non-Hispanic Blacks, and Hispanics, to non-Hispanic whites.

“Overall, these findings underscore the fact that clinicians need to monitor pediatric patients for long COVID signs and symptoms—and need to be prepared to treat these conditions,” Chen said.

More information: Lu Li et al, Kidney Function Following COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents, JAMA Network Open (2025). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.4129

Dazheng Zhang et al, Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract Outcomes During the Postacute Phase of COVID-19, JAMA Network Open (2025). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.58366

Bingyu Zhang et al, Cardiovascular post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents: cohort study using electronic health records, Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-56284-0

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COVID-19 Linked to Long-Term Risk of Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases – The risk for incident autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD) was greater among patients with a history of COVID-19 infection

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Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, mistaking them for harmful invaders. This broad category encompasses numerous diseases, each with its own specific symptoms and signs, but there are commonalities in what people experience across different autoimmune diseases. Here’s a detailed list and outline of symptoms, what it feels like, and what it looks like.

Outline of Symptoms and Signs of Autoimmune Diseases
1. General Fatigue
Feels like: A deep, relentless tiredness not relieved by rest. You might feel drained of energy, making it hard to complete daily tasks.
Looks like: Difficulty getting out of bed, napping frequently, or showing a lack of energy and enthusiasm for activities you used to enjoy.

2. Joint Pain and Swelling
Feels like: Persistent soreness, stiffness, or swelling in joints. This can range from mildly annoying to severely debilitating.
Looks like: Noticeable swelling or deformity in joints; difficulty in movement or performing tasks requiring manual dexterity.

3. Skin Rashes or Itching
Feels like: Persistent itching or discomfort. The skin may feel like it’s burning or overly sensitive.
Looks like: Visible rashes, red patches, or scaly skin. Some autoimmune diseases like lupus can cause a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose.

4. Digestive Issues
Feels like: Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. May feel like a persistent stomach upset or sensitivity to certain foods.
Looks like: Noticeable weight loss or gain, swelling of the abdomen, and overall discomfort during and after meals.

5. Recurrent Fever
Feels like: Sporadic episodes of fever that come and go without any apparent cause, indicating the immune system is at work.
Looks like: Flushed cheeks, sweating, and shivering even when others around you are comfortable.

6. Muscle Weakness
Feels like: A lack of strength in the muscles, making everyday tasks challenging. This can feel like your limbs are heavy or too weak to perform basic actions.
Looks like: Difficulty climbing stairs, lifting objects, or a noticeable decline in physical endurance.

7. Hair Loss
Feels like: May not feel like much but can be emotionally distressing.
Looks like: Noticeable thinning of hair on the head, bald patches, or loss of eyebrow, eyelash, or body hair.

8. Sensitivity to Sun
Feels like: Skin that becomes easily irritated or develops rashes upon exposure to sunlight.
Looks like: Red skin or rash appearing on sun-exposed areas shortly after being outdoors.

9. Numbness or Tingling in Hands and Feet
Feels like: A sensation of “pins and needles” or loss of sensation in extremities. This can be intermittent or constant.
Looks like: Might not have a visible sign but can affect grip strength, balance, and coordination.

10. Dry Eyes or Mouth
Feels like: Persistent dryness leading to discomfort or difficulty in swallowing or speaking. Eyes might feel gritty or sore.
Looks like: Redness in eyes, cracked lips, or noticeable difficulty eating dry foods.

Summary
Autoimmune diseases can affect virtually any part of the body, manifesting in a wide range of symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. These symptoms often feel like an unexplained, persistent illness that doesn’t go away with the usual rest and medications. Visually, they can range from visible skin conditions to subtle signs like difficulty in performing tasks that require strength or precision.

What’s challenging about autoimmune diseases is that many of these symptoms can overlap with other conditions, making diagnosis difficult. It’s like the body is mistakenly fighting an internal war, with the immune system targeting healthy tissues instead of protecting them.

Understanding these symptoms is crucial for early detection and management of autoimmune diseases. If you or someone you know is experiencing a combination of these symptoms, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment

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Time Change, Health Change: Preparing for the Daylight Savings Time Transition – One study from the state of Michigan said when people gain an hour of sleep, there was a 21% DROP in heart attacks.

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Time Change, Health Change: Preparing for the Daylight Savings Time Transition

Research has shown that the rates of heart problems like heart attacks can change around the time daylight savings time starts or ends. On the day after the springtime change, when people lose an hour of sleep, heart attacks show a noticeable increase.

One study from Michigan showed a 24% increase in daily heart attack counts on the day following the springtime change, while on the day following the fall time change, when people gain an hour of sleep, there was a 21% reduction in heart attacks [1].

Another study published in Open Heart showed a similar 25% jump in heart attacks the day after the springtime change [2]. Yet another study also supported these findings, showing a 24% increase in daily heart attack counts (acute myocardial infarction or AMI counts) on the day following springtime changes and a 21% reduction on the day following fall changes [3]. These changes are believed to be tied to the disruption in sleep and the body’s internal clock caused by the time change. In addition to heart attacks, a Michigan study reported an 8% rise in ischemic stroke during the first two days after the springtime change [4].

Similarly, a lack of sleep has been distinctly linked to increased insulin resistance [5], showcasing another avenue through which sleep disturbances can manifest in physical ailments. Remember that insulin is the hormone that helps your cells use glucose for energy. When your body becomes resistant to insulin, glucose accumulates in your bloodstream instead of being used by your cells.

In simple terms, the sudden change in time messes with people’s sleep and body clocks, and this can lead to more health problems right after the springtime change.

We will lose an hour of sleep tonight due to daylight savings time ending. So, what can we do to minimize the impact and prioritize our health?

Here are some suggestions on what we can do:
• Go to bed earlier: Try to go to bed an hour earlier than usual to make up for the lost hour of sleep.
• Keep a regular sleep schedule: Try to keep your bedtime and wake-up time consistent, even on weekends. This can help your body’s internal clock adjust to the new time.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol: These substances can interfere with your sleep. It’s a good idea to avoid them in the evening.
• Relax before bed: Do something relaxing, like reading or a warm bath to help you wind down.
• Create a sleep-friendly environment: Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and a comfortable temperature for sleeping.
• Get some sunlight in the morning: Natural sunlight in the morning can help reset your body’s internal clock to the new time.
• Take short naps if needed: If you feel exhausted, short naps (20-30 minutes) can be refreshing. But avoid long naps as they can interfere with your nighttime sleep.
• Stay active: Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper sleep.
• Manage stress: Practice relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing to manage any stress that interferes with sleep.
• Avoid screens before bed: The blue light emitted by phones, tablets, computers, and TVs can interfere with your sleep, so it’s a good idea to turn these off at least an hour before bed.

By following these tips, we can help our body adjust to the time change more easily and create healthy habits that prioritize our health long-term.
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PART 1a – Which group of students are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19? What is reasonable accommodation for students with increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19?

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Which group of children at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19?
…., children with obesity, diabetes, asthma or chronic lung disease, sickle cell disease, or immunosuppression can also be at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the tasks, (AND/OR), environment or to the way things are usually done that enable individuals with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in an academic program or a job (U.S. Department of Education, 2007).

Broad categories of accommodations include changes to the application process to ensure an equal opportunity to apply for program enrollment, changes that enable a student with a disability to perform the essential functions of the academic program, and changes that enable a student with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of the program (e.g., access to training).

Examples of accommodations by disability type and Accommodation Examples.

CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION

Notetakers
Flexible attendance requirements
Extra exam time and allowances for breaks
Assignments made available in electronic format
Use of email to facilitate communication

LOW VISION

Seating near front of the classLarge print exams, handouts, signs, equipment/material labelsContrast-enhanced printed materialsImage-enlarging technology (e.g., TV monitor, magnifier)Electronic format for syllabi, assignments, readings, resourcesGlare guardsSupplementary light source.

BLINDNESS

Audio-recorded, brailled or electronic-formatted lecture notes, handouts, and textsVerbal or audio descriptions of visuals and videos
Raised-line drawings and tactile models of graphic materials
Braille lab signs and equipment labels; auditory lab warning signals
Adaptive lab equipment (e.g., talking calculators, tactile timers)
Computer with optical character reader, speech output, Braille screen display and Braille printer output

HEARING LOSS

Sign language interpreter
Seating near the instructor/speaker with an unobstructed view of the speaker’s face • Real-time captioning
FM system
Note taker
Alternate location for testing that has reduced auditory and visual distraction
Visual aids and written supplements to spoken instructions
Written assignments, lab instructions, summaries, notes
Use of email for class and private discussions

LEARNING DISABILITY

Note taker
Audio recorded lectures
Captioned films
Extended time on exams and assignments
Alternative testing arrangements/locations
Instructions provided in multiple formats, including visual, aural and tactile
Computer with voice output, spellchecker and grammar checker
Concise oral instructions, clear written instructions and well organized visual aids

MOBILITY/ MOTOR IMPAIRMENT

Notetaker, scribes, lab partners
Classrooms, labs and field trips in accessible locations, using accessible transportation
Computer with speech input, voice output and alternative keyboard
Wheelchair-friendly furniture and room arrangement (e.g., adjustable tables, space for a wheelchair, lab equipment located within reach)
Use of ramps and raised platforms for student’s accessClass materials available in electronic formatExtended time for completion of activities

SPEECH IMPAIRMENT

Alternative assignments for oral presentations (e.g., written assignments, one-to-one presentation)
Course substitutions
Flexibility with in-class discussions (e.g., consider online discussion boards)

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URGENT NEWS – EXPERTS: UP TO ONE -THIRD OF COVID-19 CASES BECOMES “LONG COVID”

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Although many people with COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected, or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time. This can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the initial illness was mild. People with this condition are sometimes called “long-haulers.” This condition is known as “long COVID.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with long COVID have a range of new or ongoing symptoms that can last weeks or months after they are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and that can worsen with physical or mental activity.

Examples of common symptoms of long COVID include:
Tiredness or fatigue
Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes called “brain fog”)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Headache
Dizziness on standing
Fast-beating or pounding heart (known as heart palpitations)
Chest pain
Cough
Joint or muscle pain
Depression or anxiety
Fever
Loss of taste or smell
This list is not exhaustive.

Some people also experience damage to multiple organs including:
heart
lungs
kidneys
skin
brain.

Long COVID is a physiological condition affecting one or more body systems. For example, some people with long COVID experience:
Lung damage
Heart damage, (including inflammation of the heart muscle)
Kidney damage
Neurological damage
Damage to the circulatory system resulting in poor blood flow

Lingering emotional illness and other mental health conditions

Accordingly, long COVID is a physical or mental impairment under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557.

NOTE:
Is long COVID always a disability?
No.
An individualized assessment is necessary to determine whether a person’s long COVID condition or any of its symptoms substantially limits a major life activity. The CDC and health experts are working to better understand long COVID.

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Israeli study shows COVID-19 Infections after vaccination can lead to long-haul symptoms!

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Nearly 3% of medical workers in a new Israeli study contracted COVID-19 even though they were vaccinated, and 19% of them still had symptoms six weeks later.

The study followed about 1,500 Israeli health care workers for four months after they received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Anyone who tested positive more than 11 days after the second dose was considered a breakthrough case.

Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist who founded and directs the Scripps Research Translational Institute in California. said current vaccines are great at preventing serious infection deep in the lungs, but not at blocking infection in the upper airways.

What’s needed, he said, is a nasal-spray vaccine that would stop the coronavirus from taking hold at all.

“Those who are vaccinated did everything right, but some are going to go on to long-COVID, and that’s really unfortunate.”

Topol said the best protection is to get vaccinated and practice social measures like wearing a mask.

Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, said he is troubled by the fact that young, healthy people would get so-called breakthrough infections within a few months of vaccination.

Scientists expected protection to wane over time, and they expected the vaccines to be less effective among older people and those with pre-existing health conditions. But that’s not who got sick in this study.

Dr. Ashish Jha, said he finds it concerning – though not conclusive – that people had lingering symptoms weeks after getting sick.

“There really may be a risk here, but we don’t know how big a risk and how much of a problem it is,” he said.

Although the vaccines were never expected to be perfect, the findings raise questions about their protection and suggest that even vaccinated people could experience long-term symptoms such as such as fatigue, brain fog and shortness of breath.

Most of the people in the study who got sick had mild symptoms, and none were hospitalized.

The good news is none of the 39 people who got infected passed the coronavirus on to anyone else, according to the study, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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URGENT NEWS!! LONG COVID IS A PHYSICAL or MENTAL IMPAIRMENT- Guidance on “Long COVID” as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557; Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice

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Although many people with COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected, or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time. This can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the initial illness was mild. People with this condition are sometimes called “long-haulers.” This condition is known as “long COVID.”

In light of the rise of long COVID as a persistent and significant health issue, the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice have joined together to provide this guidance.

This guidance explains that long COVID can be a disability under Titles II (state and local government) and III (public accommodations) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),3 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1557).

Each of these federal laws protects people with disabilities from discrimination. This guidance also provides resources for additional information and best practices. This document focuses solely on long COVID, and does not address when COVID-19 may meet the legal definition of disability.

The civil rights protections and responsibilities of these federal laws apply even during emergencies.

They cannot be waived.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with long COVID have a range of new or ongoing symptoms that can last weeks or months after they are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and that can worsen with physical or mental activity.

Examples of common symptoms of long COVID include:
Tiredness or fatigue
Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes called “brain fog”)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Headache
Dizziness on standing
Fast-beating or pounding heart (known as heart palpitations)
Chest pain
Cough
Joint or muscle pain
Depression or anxiety
Fever
Loss of taste or smell
This list is not exhaustive.

Some people also experience damage to multiple organs including:
heart
lungs
kidneys
skin
brain.

Long COVID is a physiological condition affecting one or more body systems. For example, some people with long COVID experience:
Lung damage
Heart damage, (including inflammation of the heart muscle)
Kidney damage
Neurological damage
Damage to the circulatory system resulting in poor blood flow

Lingering emotional illness and other mental health conditions

Accordingly, long COVID is a physical or mental impairment under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557.

NOTE:
Is long COVID always a disability?
No.
An individualized assessment is necessary to determine whether a person’s long COVID condition or any of its symptoms substantially limits a major life activity. The CDC and health experts are working to better understand long COVID.

This guidance addresses the “actual disability” part of the disability definition. The definition also covers individuals with a “record of” a substantially limiting impairment or those “regarded as” having a physical impairment (whether substantially limiting or not). This document does not address the “record of” or “regarded as” parts of the disability definition, which may also be relevant to claims regarding long COVID.

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FATHER OF 8 CHILDREN WAS SET TO GET HIS 2nd VACCINE DOSE, BUT GOT INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND DIED

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The father of eight was scheduled to get his second dose on May 3. But instead, on that day he tested positive for COVID-19.

Gordon Ballard was born with sickle cell anemia — a disorder in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to move oxygen through the body — and suffered one or two crises per year, his daughter said.

When the pandemic began, “my dad spent every day in fear” because he felt certain he would die if he contracted COVID-19, Ballard-Hart said.

He was also scared of the vaccine, Ballard-Hart said.

Gordon Ballard’s doctors implored him to get it — and he received his first dose on April 5, she said.

Gordon Ballard, 65, died on May 17, 2021, two weeks after he tested positive.

Sandra Ballard said she and her husband “made a plan along time ago” that whenever Gordon Ballard was admitted to the hospital for sickle cell crises, “we would act like it was the last time.”

“We would hug and kiss and say our goodbyes … in case he didn’t make it back home,” she said.

But with COVID-19, she said he went downhill so quickly and was intubated by the time hospital staff called, that she never had that chance. He was unconscious by the time she arrived at the hospital.

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METFORMIN – More than 175 different drug combinations have been recalled since late May.

Kansas City-based Nostrum Laboratories has issued a voluntary recall of two lots of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg. The addition of Nostrum’s pills come as 76 more lots were flagged in October for a possible cancer-causing ingredient.

The recall of extended-release metformin continues as two more lots of the diabetes drug have been added to the recall list.

The FDA announced the previous recall, involving Marksans Pharma Limited and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries products, on Oct. 5. It involves the 500mg and 700mg tablets.

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WHAT ARE THE 7 DEADLY DISEASES THAT STRIKE BLACK PEOPLE IN AMERICA MORE THAT WHITE PEOPLE IN AMERICA??

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Health care disparities heighten disease differences between African-Americans and white Americans.

Several deadly diseases strike black Americans harder and more often than they do white Americans.
Why?
“Genes definitely play a role. So does the environment in which people live, socioeconomic status — and, yes, racism,” says Clyde W. Yancy, MD, associate dean of clinical affairs and medical director for heart failure/transplantation at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Some numbers
• Diabetes is 60% more common in black Americans than in white Americans. Blacks are up to 2.5 times more likely to suffer a limb amputation and up to 5.6 times more likely to suffer kidney disease than other people with diabetes.
• African-Americans are three times more likely to die of asthma than white Americans.
• Deaths from lung scarring — sarcoidosis — are 16 times more common among blacks than among whites. The disease recently (2004) killed former NFL star Reggie White at age 43.
• Despite lower tobacco exposure, black men are 50% more likely than white men to get lung cancer.
• Strokes kill 4 times more 35- to 54-year-old black Americans than white Americans. Blacks have nearly twice the first-time stroke risk of whites.
• Blacks develop high blood pressure earlier in life — and with much higher blood pressure levels — than whites. Nearly 42% of black men and more than 45% of black women aged 20 and older have high blood pressure.
• Cancer treatment is equally successful for all races. Yet black men have a 40% higher cancer death rate than white men. African-American women have a 20% higher cancer death rate than white women.

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Marksans Pharma Limited Issues Expansion of Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg & 750mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
October 02, 2020
FDA Publish Date:
October 05, 2020
Product Type:
Drugs
Reason for Announcement:
Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity
Company Name:
Marksans Pharma Limited
Brand Name:
Time-Cap Labs Inc.
Product Description:
Metformin Hydrochloride for Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg and 700 mg

Risk Statement: NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. NDMA is a known environmental contaminant found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products and vegetables. Marksans Pharma Limited has not received any reports of adverse events that have been related to this recall.

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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR TEENAGE GIRLS AND WOMEN HPV vaccine protects against cancer, large study finds

Contact: Study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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The risk of developing cervical cancer was reduced by 88 percent in women who had been vaccinated before age 17, and by 53 percent in those vaccinated between ages 17 and 30, according to the study of nearly 1.7 million girls and women.

A large Swedish study found the HPV vaccine substantially reduces a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer, especially in women who were immunized at a younger age.

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CORONA-VIRUS IS NOT only a respiratory virus. Turns out, it goes after the pancreas. It goes after the heart. It goes after the liver, the brain, the kidney and other organs.

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