What we know about MIS-C Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. We do not yet know what causes MIS-C. However, we know that many children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19, or had […]
New or Ongoing Symptoms Some people experience a range of new or ongoing symptoms that can last weeks or months after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Unlike some of the other types of post-COVID conditions that tend only to occur in people who have had a severe illness, these symptoms can
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Heavy marijuana users who are also vaccinated may be more susceptible to breakthrough cases of COVID-19, a new study found. The study, published last Tuesday in World Psychology, found that those with a substance use disorder (SUD) — a dependence on marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, opioids and tobacco — were more likely to contract the coronavirus after
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“Redemption! … I was grabbing the air, I got so excited I was afraid that I might die or something.” Katalin Karikó laughs as she recounts her reaction to the news that the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, which is based on research she pioneered and risked her career for, was 90 percent effective in protecting against Covid-19. For the
among primary and secondary students and staff: A retrospective, state-wide cohort study HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE Polly van den Berg, MD, Elissa M Schechter-Perkins, MD, MPH, Rebecca S Jack, MPP, Isabella Epshtein, MPP, Richard Nelson, PhD, Emily Oster, PhD, Westyn Branch-Elliman, MD, MMSc, Effectiveness of three versus six feet of physical distancing for controlling
As part of the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, the Mayo Clinic Self Assessment was selected to screen faculty, students, and patients when the College reopens its classrooms and clinics. Click on this link to begin an assessment
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FDA has rigorous scientific and regulatory processes in place to facilitate development and ensure the safety, effectiveness and quality of COVID-19 vaccines. “We are committed to expediting the development of COVID-19 vaccines, but not at the expense of sound science and decision making. We will not jeopardize the public’s trust in our science-based, independent review
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COVID-19 Preparedness and Clinic Reopening Plan Update September 21, 2022 The College leadership delayed partial re-opening until March 2021 to give the administration, faculty, and students a chance to get the COVID-19 vaccination. The College continues to monitor the guidance of the CDC and the state and local health departments. Their recommendation and mandates as
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Our College clinic will re-open in late August 2020 Our College clinic will re-open in late August 2020 The Midwest College of Oriental Medicine (MCOM) is planning a soft re-opening of the clinics at both campuses in late August 2020. The College intends to continue the use of Telemedicine, and students will not be required
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The Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework is a systematic tool with which to obtain a situation analysis of hand hygiene promotion and practices within an individual health-care facility. What is its purpose? While providing an opportunity to reflect on existing resources and achievements, the Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework also helps to focus on future plans and
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