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Getting an accurate read on pulse oximeters
Pulse oximeters have been used in hospitals and doctors’ offices for decades. The small, painless devices measure blood oxygen saturation,...
NIH Research, Surgery, Medical Technology, COVID-19
Navigating long COVID
Mark Elliott, Ph.D., is a 66-year-old associate professor in the department of biochemistry and molecular medicine at George Washington...
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The long haul: When COVID-19 symptoms don’t go away
*This article is an update to the original article, published on July 6, 2021. It was updated in July 2022 to reflect new...
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
Most children who get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms and some may also...
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COVID-19 makes living with a rare disease even harder
Ongoing uncertainty, being alone, and not being able to get treatment. In many ways, the widespread challenges the COVID-19 pandemic...
Rare Diseases, COVID-19
New decision-support tool for COVID-19 testing can help you get back to your life, safely
Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still so much uncertainty about how to live with this virus. We have...
COVID-19, COVID-19 Testing
Updates on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people
Andrea Edlow, M.D., is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital. When COVID-19 hit, her lab began researching...
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Pregnant during COVID-19? Tips to stay safe
Pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared with nonpregnant people. Andrea Edlow, M.D.,...
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SARS-CoV-2: Up close
The genetic blueprint material for SARS-CoV-2 is called RNA (yellow spirals). The RNA contains information to specify the amino acids...
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Your COVID-19 Glossary
Here's a list of health terms to help you navigate the latest COVID-19 research and updates. Efficacy: How well...
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