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311 complaint of the day: I have a spray can of black paint and an itchy trigger finger  Universal Hub Source link

A growing crowd of protesters, counter-protesters, live streamers, onlookers and journalists coalesced around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement complex in South Portland on Saturday, hours after a massive “No Kings” rally downtown drew at least 40,000 peaceful protesters to the city core. Around 4:30 p.m., the party atmosphere that sometimes spreads over the area had turned tense as federal …

New research suggests an over-the-counter nasal spray containing Azelastine may help lower the risk of getting COVID-19. Azelastine may offer some protection against other viruses, too. Doctors explain if it’s worth considering, including potential side effects. As cases of COVID-19 and the common cold rise across the country, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to lower your …

A recent study found that people who took an allergy medicine were much less likely to get sick from COVID-19 and the common cold, the latest research to show promising results for nasal sprays in attacking or blocking respiratory viruses in the nose. “If we could stop the virus at the front door, that would be great,” said Dr. William Schaffner, …

From vomit clouds to toilet spray, norovirus is everywhere this winter  Boing Boing What is norovirus? The infamous stomach bug that crops up on cruise ships and more  NBC 6 South Florida Source link

We may have a new way of protecting against COVID-19 that checks almost all the boxes: It’s effective, it’s affordable, it’s easy to apply, it’s already approved as safe for public use, it’s available without prescription… and it’s called azelastine. This nasal spray has been available over the counter for decades now, under a variety of brand names, in over …

Additional mosquito samples in Allegheny County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Allegheny County Health Department confirmed Monday. In order to reduce the risk of human transmission, nine neighborhoods will be sprayed with insecticide as a mosquito control treament. The neighborhoods include: Brighton Heights Marshall-Shadeland California-Kirkbride Manchester Allegheny Commons Mexican War Streets Perry South Fineview Troy Hill/Spring Garden The …

Can Azelastine nasal spray really protect against catching a case of COVID? Here’s an excerpt from this month’s Covidlandia run down I just sent out to my peeps: ~ “I was really excited by this study, and overall remain optimistic that azelastine nasal spray (available by prescription and OTC) has a place at the table of possible ways to reduce …

Results from a single-center randomized controlled trial published yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine show that azelastine, an antihistamine nasal spray used as a preventive measure, was associated with a 69% reduction of COVID-19 infection. Azelastine is a widely available over-the-counter treatment for seasonal allergies (hay fever). This clinical trial is the first to demonstrate a protective effect in a real-world …

COVID context Like all trials, there are limitations. As mentioned, the number of infections here is small—the impressive efficacy numbers could potentially vanish in a larger trial with more infections. And, while the trial had a high-quality design, it was undertaken in just one location in Germany and mostly involved healthy white women between the ages of 20 and 46, …