Tag: Fatigue
Long covid linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study
Although covid-19 infections are usually less severe in young adults, this does not mean that they are not still at risk of complications from covid-19. For example around one in 25 adults over 16 have reported suffering from prolonged covid-19 symptoms after their first infection. For some, these symptoms lasted almost two years. While we […]
A dangerous opioid trend is developing in Denmark
One drug leads to another, youngsters used to be warned: it’s a slippery slope. It all starts with weed, and then inevitably the harder drugs follow. The idea was to expose them to smoking a spliff, but it rarely worked. But now school enforcers have to change their pattern, as kids aged 14-17 are skipping […]
Dead tired
When Frida studied, she could not eat lunch with her classmates. She looked for a bunk to rest on. She had difficulty reading. The text jumped. But she manages to read about her own troubles. She understands that she is brain-tired and that all the blows she received to the head were repeated concussions. Approximately […]
Long-term covid effects affect women in particular, according to Danish
The Corona pandemic is not over for many Danes. According to a study co-authored by Region Central Jutland and Aarhus University Hospital, 448 patients are still being treated for long-term COVID complications at the city’s largest hospital. More than 75 percent are women aged 30-70. The majority report being plagued by mental fatigue and it […]
Finland receives the first batch of monkeypox vaccine
Health authorities in Finland say that the monkeypox vaccine will primarily be available to people who have been exposed to the virus. So far, 17 virus infections have been reported in Finland, reports the Reuters news agency. Europe recorded its first monkeypox-related deaths this week as Spain confirmed deaths from the disease. Lasse LehtonenThe head […]
Lower Sex Drive, Long Covid Hair Loss Symptoms: Study
A wide variety of symptoms and health effects have been associated with the long-standing covid. The study showed that long-term symptoms of COVID, although commonly seen in patients with other viral infections such as influenza, occur more often after contracting Covid. Several systematic reviews have shown that the most common symptoms are fatigue, shortness of […]
Assassination attempt in Oslo, “NATO’s Achilles heel” Lithuania, fatigue to be vaccinated against corona and the summer before elections
Norway in grief and dismay In Oslo, an attack has been carried out on people who were sitting in restaurants, with dead and injured. The security police have declared the highest terrorist warning as a precautionary measure. The arrested suspect is known for Islamist links, but also for mental problems. Swedish Radio correspondent Carina Holmberg […]
Finland is on the verge of collapsing in the National League as a result of recent results
The participants in the Euro 2020 competition fought a fascinating battle in their group with Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The first game was played against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Balkans, where Finland finally grabbed a point from the 1-1 result, but how deserved was this? Teemu Pukki opened the pitch. Sanjin Prcic, […]
WHO to convene emergency meeting next week over ‘unusual and disturbing’ monkey epidemic
That is why I have decided to convene an emergency committee in accordance with international health regulations next week to assess whether this epidemic is a public health emergency of international concern. “ As monkey pox infections increase around the world, the WHO DG called on previously affected countries to identify all cases and contacts […]
Countries should take the right steps to curb ape poisoning: WHO
We believe that if we take the right action now, we can probably curb this easily. That’s why we’re doing this announcement today and trying to raise awareness because we’re right, at the very beginning and we have a good opportunity to stop the broadcast now, ”he said. Sylvie BriandWHO Director of Global Influenza Preparedness. […]
Finland reports the first suspected case of monkeypox
The health authorities in the Helsinki metropolitan area suspect that they have found Finland’s first monkey pox virus infection. Traces of the orthopoxvirus were found in an adult male patient, the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) reported in its press release on Wednesday morning. The monkey poxvirus is one of the human orthopoxic viruses, […]
Fresh cases of rare monkey pox located
Cases of the “very unusual” disease have been confirmed in Italy and Sweden The United States and European countries such as Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden confirmed cases of smallpox, a rare African disease, on Thursday. Doctors at Spallanzani Hospital in Rome said they had diagnosed a person with smallpox after returning […]
The United States buys millions of vaccines for dangerous viruses
Officials have rushed to secure vaccines as cases of the rare appox virus continue to appear in the United States and Europe The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for $ 119 million in vaccines against the appox virus, after a Massachusetts man was diagnosed with the rare but potentially […]
Israel reports the first case of monkey pox
Rare virus diagnosed in men returning from Western Europe’s hotspot An Israeli man in his 30s has been admitted to a hospital in Tel Aviv with the country’s first suspected case of appox virus. He had visited Western Europe, where dozens of cases of the rare disease have recently been diagnosed. The Israeli Ministry of […]
The WHO convenes an emergency meeting on the media for outbreaks of rare diseases
The international health watchdog calls in experts to discuss the rapid spread of monkey pox, reports the Telegraph The latest spread of the appox virus has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene a crisis meeting, the British newspaper Telegraph reported on Friday. The disease, which is usually confined to forest areas in western […]
The United States buys millions of vaccine doses for new viruses
Officials have rushed to secure vaccines as cases of the rare appox virus continue to appear in the United States and Europe The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for $ 119 million in vaccines against the appox virus, after a Massachusetts man was diagnosed with the rare but potentially […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 2 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 01:45: Ukrainian officials said they expect more civilians to be able to evacuate from the besieged city of Mariupol on Monday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video message late on […]
Avicii – part 1
The darkness has settled and it is completely packed in front of the big stage. The euphoric folk sea bathes in the flashing light show while they move in time to the thumping music. Behind the DJ booth is the biggest star shot of recent times in the house sky and he seems to have […]
Finally spring – or?
– We know that light has an almost immediate invigorating effect. But it can also make up for it for us, says Arne Lowden, sleep and stress researcher. He believes that the rapid changes in light cause the body’s rhythm to go awry and that we can have irregular sleeping habits. Spring comes with light […]
COVID-19 increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research reveals
Studies have shown that the human pancreas can also be a target for SARS-CoV-2 (a serious acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 virus). Decreased insulin-secreting granules in beta cells and impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion have been observed following Covid-19 infection. In addition, some patients developed insulin resistance after COVID-19 and had high blood sugar, even […]
Many are struggling with long-term COVID-19 effects
Recent mutation expectationsThe study is based on data collected before the dominant Delta and Omicron mutations took control in Denmark, and the researchers do not expect to find the same results in relation to the milder infections seen today. Among the most common long-term effects of COVID-19 were taste and smell problems as well as […]
One in three adults develops new diseases after COVID infection, the study found
The conditions involved many important organs and systems, including the heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver, as well as mental health complications. Studies on the incidence and severity of new diseases (consequences) following COVID-19 infection have begun to appear, but few have described the excessive risk of new diseases due to COVID-19 infection in older adults […]
Two years of pandemic work takes a heavy toll on Sweden’s healthcare staff
© Provided by Xinhua Sweden has adopted an agile approach to the pandemic since the very first days, and prefers recommendations to the public over a nationwide lockdown. At the same time, the successive waves of the pandemic took the heaviest toll in Sweden of all the five Nordic countries, which created an extremely stressful […]
The study predicts long covid at the first diagnosis
Seattle [US], January 21 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified several factors that can be measured at the first point of covid-19 diagnosis that predict whether a patient is likely to develop long-term covid. The study has been published in the ‘Cell Journal’. A significant proportion of people affected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus – […]
Researchers say placebo causes more than two-thirds of COVID-19 side effects
In a new meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled COVID-19 vaccine trials, researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) compared the number of adverse events reported by vaccinated participants with those reported by them. who received a placebo that did not contain the vaccine. The group’s findings were published in the JAMA Network Open. Although […]
Tensions between Russia and the United States also affect Finland, the president says
President Sauli Niinistö in his traditional New Year’s speech, he highlighted four key themes: Covid, security policy, climate change, and youth well-being. In his speech, Niinistö emphasized the importance of different opinions in a democracy, but warned of the dangers of strong disagreement. "In the spring of 2020, the virus appeared as a common enemy […]
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What makes so many Finnish young people feel unwell? This is how Helsingin-Sanomat (HS) asks on its front page on Friday. Even one in four young Finns suffers from a mental health disorder, according to recent data from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Figures show that symptoms of depression and anxiety have […]
The four-day work week pilot reveals the benefits, but also the financial risks
The employees of Särskild, a childcare provider in Turku, worked part-time from the beginning of last June to the end of November. During these six months, the work week was cut back to 32 hours, which could be done in four days if the employee wanted. The aim of the experiment was to increase well-being […]
Agnes Wold: That’s why you do not need to take extra vitamin D.
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on Vitamin D: This is how vitamin D works and therefore it does not help against winter fatigue. Agnes explains how nutrients in food are affected by the microwave oven and she is furious at the WHO’s recommendations […]
How To Cope With A Seasonal Mood Disorder
Fortunately, there are a few old solutions to this situation that can effectively combat fatigue caused by darkness. Of course, every human being is an individual, and not all means are suitable for everyone. For some, exercise can help, while others can get energy from regular sleep rhythms. Some may spend dark time playing video […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Missing crime reports, anti-vaxx financial report and expired principals
Several newspapers report the matter on Thursday morning Perttu NousiainenThe former chairman of the youth foundation, who was wanted for financial crimes, returned to Finland on Wednesday for a year and a half after avoiding the authorities. Nousiainen, who served as chairman of the board of the Youth Foundation from 2010 to 2018, was suspected […]
Modern: Vaccine protects young children from viruses and is safe
The corona vaccine from Moderna has shown a good effect for children in the age group 6-11 years. It shows the preliminary results from the final experiment with the vaccine, where it has been tested on 4753 children between 6 years and 11 years. This is stated by Moderna in a statement. The American company […]
Outgoing healthcare in Copenhagen
Massage and beauty services have been around for quite some time. If you need or want one, you can now choose from several therapeutic methods, each with its own set of pressures, movements and procedures. The health benefits of massage are becoming more and more recognized, especially among the new generation. They can choose from […]
Sweden stops the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine among under-30s
STOCKHOLM, October 6 (Xinhua) -Sweden has stopped the use of Maternal COVID-19 vaccine Nail wax in individuals born after 1990, due to a suspected link to side effects. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Swedish Public Health Agency referred to a preliminary analysis of data from Sweden and other Nordic countries that indicate that […]
The wear and tear of telework on our brains: “Fears epidemic of exhaustion in a few years”
Teleworking from home is time-efficient and climate-smart – but how sustainable is it for us humans in the long run? Distance meetings are more cognitively demanding, and at a distance we work more and often fail to take breaks we need, states researcher Linda Widar from the University of Gävle. Stress researcher Alexander Wilczek from […]
Employers seek help to ensure that employees are well rested and happy
Finnish employers are increasingly offering employees easier access to personal problems that may otherwise affect their job performance. A person’s ability to function at home is reflected in his or her work life Mervi Lamminen, from wellness company Auntie Solutions. The company focuses on improving the lives of its employees by targeting areas that can […]
Friday’s newspapers: Tinfoil hats, income tax cut, “ordinary mom” makes strong man record attempt
Friday The Hufvudstadsbladet reports this in a parliamentary debate on Thursday night in which sparks fly as MPs debate the government’s plans to introduce so-called Covid passports. Thanks to the documents, people who have been vaccinated against or recovered from the virus have unrestricted access to places such as restaurants or bars. According to the […]
The Finnish THL survey reveals a gap in the well-being of girls and boys
Nearly 265,000 young people in years 4-5 and 8-9 in primary education and in years 1-2 in vocational and general secondary education responded to the survey last spring. Similar gender differences were also observed two years earlier, but it appears that girls ’well-being has deteriorated further, causing a significant gap, especially at the upper end […]
Multiple sclerosis linked to infection during adolescence – new study
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. Some genes put a person at risk for this central nervous system disease, but researchers are still trying to understand the triggers. My colleagues and I have been studying these triggers for many years. Our previous research found that pneumonia in adolescence […]
Turning off cameras during virtual meetings can reduce fatigue: Research
More than a year after the pandemic led many workers to switch to telecommuting, virtual meetings have become a familiar part of everyday life. New research done by Allison Gabriel, A professor of management and organizations at McClelland and a respected researcher at the University’s University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management, suggests that the […]
Finland establishes the Long Covid working group
The Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has set up an expert group to study the Long Covid phenomenon. Minister at a press conference on Wednesday Krista Kiuru (SDP) said about ten percent of people with Covid disease are likely to suffer from symptoms for an extended period of time, defined as symptoms that […]
Finland lags behind other EU countries as vaccination rate drops
The hospital district of Central Ostrobothnia experienced the biggest slowdown, with 61 per cent less shots received at the end of July compared to early summer. According to Iltalehti, 72.2 per cent of the adult population (aged 18 and above) in EU countries has received at least one dose of the vaccine. The equivalent figure […]
Need for opioids in palliative cancer can be reduced by Vit
Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): A randomized and placebo-controlled study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet showed that patients with vitamin D deficiency who received vitamin D supplements had a reduced need for pain relief and lower levels of fatigue in palliative cancer treatment. The study has been published in the scientific journal ‘Cancers’. Among patients […]
Corona Round-up: Only survivor of rare AstraZeneca side effects in Denmark speaks out
Of the three Danes who have suffered from VITT – a rare and often fatal side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine – Camilla is the only survivor. All three got the job early as medical front-line staff. Now receiving compensation for “burning and pain”, Camilla – who asked DR that her last name should be […]
Researcher: Protect children from corona even if late effects affect few
She is helping to investigate late effects in Danish children in a large study. – It is sad that there are two children out of 100 infected who have been ill for more than two months. Therefore, one must of course limit the infection among children. It is not at all nice for a small […]
Children get short-lived and mild coronary effects
The study examined 1,734 children aged 5 to 17 years who had been tested positive for coronavirus. Only 1.8 percent of corona-infected children experienced late effects for more than two months after infection. The symptoms after the first month were mainly of the mild kind like headaches and fatigue. – Although covid-19 in children is […]
COVID-19 leads to cognitive, behavioral problems in patients, the study presents
The study also found that one in five patients reported post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and 16 percent had depressive symptoms. The study in Italy involved testing neurocognitive abilities and performing MRI brain scans of patients two months after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. More than 50 percent of patients had cognitive impairment; 16% had problems […]
Finland confirms 46 cases of severe allergic reactions to Covid
The Center for Medicines Safety and Development (FIMEA) said it had received 46 reports of anaphylaxis by June 15, a small number in relation to the millions of doses given. "A previous anaphylactic reaction to food won ” prevent you from receiving Covid, but the THL recommends that the 15-minute post-vaccination follow-up period be extended […]
The riddle of late effects must be solved with new data
Now better and more uniform help can be on their way to them with a new database set up by the Regions’ Clinical Quality Development Program (RKKP). It must gather knowledge about the causes of late effects and coordinate experiences with treatments so that the best can be spread to the whole country. Initially, the […]
Research: Working in your spare time can be useful for you
A new study by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä has found that working outside working hours can help reduce fatigue in some employees. A study by a group from the University’s Department of Linguistics and Communication Sciences followed thousands of IT workers. The researchers found that access to work-related tasks outside normal working hours […]
An outbreak at Hämeenlinna Hospital resulted in a hundred infections, a dozen deaths
New infections were detected in two wards of the hospital on May 12, prompting the hospital to begin extensive screening of patients and staff. “The virus had spread from the first patient through asymptomatic staff,” Leskinen said. A total of 57 patients and 42 staff members have been infected in the cluster, and 17 patients […]
The inattention of van drivers has led to accidents
Inattention has played a major role in several van accidents in Denmark. This is the conclusion of the AIBN for Road Traffic Accidents in an investigation. The investigation is based on 23 accidents in which vans have been involved. According to the investigation, the inattention of the van drivers contributed to things going wrong in […]
This leads to half of these accidents
Inattention has played a major role in several van accidents in Denmark. This is the conclusion of the AIBN for Road Traffic Accidents in an investigation. The investigation is based on 23 accidents in which vans have been involved. According to the investigation, the inattention of the van drivers contributed to things going wrong in […]
This leads to half of the accidents
Inattention has played a major role in several van accidents in Denmark. This is the conclusion of the AIBN for Road Traffic Accidents in an investigation. The investigation is based on 23 accidents in which vans have been involved. According to the investigation, the inattention of the van drivers contributed to things going wrong in […]
Corona Round-Up: The rate of infection increases before the banking holiday on Thursday
1,246 new coronavirus infections have been found in Denmark during the last 24 hours, aaccording to the Statens Serum Institut. This represents the highest infection rate in one day since mid-January, although only 0.55 percent were positive. Bank Holiday Rush A higher number of positive results was expected as more tests have been performed. In […]
Extreme fatigue – common after severe illness
Almost half of the 400 patients who were admitted for covid-19 in Östergötland during the first Corona wave last spring had clear problems several months later – in some cases the problems still persist. These are concentration difficulties, memory loss and extreme fatigue, shows research from the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University Hospital […]
Digital meetings make us tired “Feels like everyone is staring at one”
Many and long digital meetings make us tired and women experience greater fatigue than men, research shows that researchers from the University of Gothenburg, among others, participate. Digital meetings make us more self-critical and many feel that everyone is staring at one. The feature contains tips on how to reduce fatigue.
Wednesday’s newspapers: Government talks continue, apnea concerns and vice chairman’s invitation
Monday’s negotiations on the state budget ended late in the evening without a resolution, allowing Finnish journalists to try to find out what to say about the negotiations. Director of the Center Annika Saarikko told reporters when he left the negotiations after 11pm that he did not know how this would happen. His MEPs were […]
Looking for: A national plan to close the learning and well-being gap
At the onset of the crisis, distance learning might seem like a refreshing variation from a student’s perspective. Now we know better. Of course, for some, studying at home has been an opportunity to study more effectively than usual. But for many, it has meant learning difficulties, fatigue, loneliness, and a lack of adequate support. […]
Congestion in the cake hole in Copenhagen: Highest number of birch pollen in seven years combined with reports of food allergy
Several readers have contacted CPH POST overnight to confirm that yesterday they were hit hard by the number of high birch pollen that ravaged Denmark after the end of a cold snap that stopped the release of the dreaded particles in their tracks in early April. All readers are located in the main cause – […]
HPV vaccine impresses researchers in new Danish study
Now, Danish researchers can show that the vaccine reduces the risk by up to 86 percent in women who have been vaccinated before the age of 17. Susanne Krüger Kjær, head of research at the Danish Cancer Society and professor at Rigshospitalet’s gynecological department and the University of Copenhagen, calls the result epoch-making. – We […]
Side effects after coronavina vaccine are recognized as work-related injuries
These are thus the first cases in which frontline staff who have been vaccinated at work have had blue-stamped side effects such as work injuries. As in other occupational injury cases, the injured party can receive compensation for permanent injuries and compensation for loss of ability to work. According to AES, there are currently 54 […]
Wilma, 21, long-term sick in covid: Left side stopped working
A large study is currently underway at Sahlgrenska University Hospital to investigate the symptoms of long-term covid – which is still a mystery. 21-year-old Wilma Jarlsmark from Gothenburg suffers from extreme fatigue, fever and neurological problems several months after falling ill with covid-19. “I woke up one morning and my left side was not with […]
Food & beverage Round-Up: Once WISH coffee lovers never go back
The Nørrebro-based coffee importer and roastery ØNSK has reported soaring online sales during the corona lock along with an increase in subscriptions to the coffee beans, which come largely exclusively from two countries where fair trade can make a difference: Nicaragua and Zimbabwe,. Since the founding of the company in 2017, co-owner Rasmus Ditlev has […]
According to the study, one in ten has long-term effects after 8 months of mild COVID-19
Since spring 2020, researchers at Danderyd Hospital and Karolinska Institutet have done so-called COMMUNITY study, the main purpose of which is to investigate immunity after COVID-19. In the first phase of the study, in the spring of 2020, blood samples were collected from 2,149 employees at Danderyd Hospital, about 19 percent of whom had antibodies […]
Every tenth infected person receives long-term covid
Every tenth person who receives mild covid-19 eventually suffers from post-covid, or long-term covid as it is also called, shows a new Swedish study that examined corona-infected healthcare staff. Primarily, the long-term symptoms are loss of odor, loss of taste and fatigue. The symptoms persisted for up to eight months after the illness, according to […]
More men state that they have been affected by postcovid
In a study conducted by Novus, more men than women state that they have had covid-like symptoms for more than ten weeks. At the same time, more women are coming to the clinics started for patients with long-term symptoms. The National Board of Health and Welfare, which is the authority responsible for postcovid, assesses that […]
Sweden to open more clinics to cope with patients with long COVID
STOCKHOLM, April 2 (Xinhua) – Sweden is opening more clinics to cope with the increasing number of long-term COVID patients, Swedish TV (SVT) reported on Friday. Karolinska University Hospital will soon open a second clinic in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, which specializes in the treatment of long-term COVID patients and researches the pandemic. The first […]
Younger adults who have been hit most emotionally by the coronary crisis, the study says
More than a year has passed since the coronavirus began to destroy everyday life in Finland, and the situation has affected the well-being of young adults in particular, according to a new study by the Mental Health Finland Association. In particular, 18-34 year olds responded that the crisis has caused strain and exhaustion. According to […]
Difficult for healthcare workers to get a holiday at Easter
At 23 of 44 hospitals, staff have been denied holidays during Easter, according to a survey by SR Ekot. Most personnel managers who have refused holiday applications state that a high care pressure is the reason for this. “The question is: What are the alternatives when we still have seriously ill patients who are in […]
Study: One in five shift workers suffers from sleep disorders
About 20 percent of shift workers suffer from sleep disorders due to their work disorders, according to a new study by the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (TTL). The study found that people with sleep disorders recover more slowly on holidays, and up to half may be constantly tired in […]
The alarm: The public has begun to ignore the restrictions
The public’s willingness to follow the restrictions in the Pandemic Act is lacking – the Dalarna County Administrative Board is now alerting. In particular, vaccinated people do not care to keep their distance and follow recommendations. “More information is needed about what applies to those who have received the vaccine, but we do see a […]
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
In a new opinion poll conducted by the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, the True Finns receive support of 21.5 percent and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Social Democrats 20.5 percent. The deteriorating corona situation is described as an explanation for the Social Democrats’ declining popularity. “This is a kind of corona fatigue. True Finns are also […]
Answers to 7 common questions about coronavirus vaccine
When the telephone lines opened to a new age group for booking coronavirus vaccinations in Oulu, more than 3,500 calls flooded in a few hours. It is a similar situation nationwide. In Helsinki, people often try to make vaccination appointments in advance, while most of the people who call the Kainuu appointment service come from […]
Haters show strength in “A Song Called Hate”
If you live in Iceland, chances are you know Hatari – at least by reputation. If not, they could well have collapsed your consciousness in 2019 when they represented Iceland at Eurovision in Israel – and lobbed a cheeky agitprop grenade right into the heart of the world’s biggest pop competition. Hatari used the platform […]
Marketing authorization of Covid-19 vaccines in Iceland
The Janssen vaccine (of which Johnson & Johnson is parent company) has obtained a conditional marketing authorization in Iceland. The European Medicines Agency recommended its conditional marketing authorization, which was confirmed by the European Commission. It is the fourth COVID-19 vaccine approved in Iceland and the rest of Europe. It differs from others in that […]
The bookmakers believe in Danish-language songs for the melody grand prix
The duo are both favorites to win Saturday’s Danish Melody Grand Prix at the game providers Danske Spil and Unibet. Per Marxen, press manager at Unibet, says that they initially considered Chief 1 and Thomas Buttenschøn’s “High Above the Clouds” as favorites, but the public mood goes a different way. – If you had asked […]
Corona Round-Up: The vaccination plan is still on track, but what about reopens, the media urges
Vaccine plan revised, but still according to the plan to be completed by 27 June The National Board of Health’s health authority has revised its vaccine plan, but is still convinced that the entire population of Denmark will receive both their jabs by 27 June. To cover the latest delays caused by Moderna and AstraZeneca, […]
Sick of late sequelae queuing for new clinics
In four of the regions, the clinics are open, while the fifth in the Central Jutland Region is on its way. Charlotte Bremer Laursen is among those waiting for it to be her turn. She became infected in early November and is feeling so bad that she is on sick leave. – I have constant […]
Fewer tests in lightning centers: We experience some test fatigue
If you calculate the proportion of positive answers in relation to the total number of tests, it gives a positive percentage of 1.46. The positive percentage has been below two percent since 3 January. However, the lowest positive percentage was on December 30, when it was 0.75 percent. Since New Year, the number of people […]
Two out of three severe covids have symptoms for several months
The vast majority of people hospitalized for covid-19 still have symptoms six months later, according to a study from China based on analyzes of 1,733 patients hospitalized in Wuhan. Among these, 76 percent had at least one residual symptom, of which fatigue and muscle weakness were the most common, while the lungs and kidneys were […]
"We need to find the strength to continue": President talks about pandemic fatigue in his New Year’s speech
President Sauli Niinistö addressed pandemic fatigue in his New Year’s address on Friday and urged people to find strength to continue. He said the difficulties caused by the virus are far from over, even though the vaccines began to spread. Niinistö said hesitations about the vaccines and said the vaccines will only improve the situation […]
THL: Nearly two-thirds of Finns would be vaccinated against Covid-19
“64 percent is a reasonably good figure right now. It’s better than many other countries. ” Jonas Sivelä, Senior researcher at THL, stated To YLE. Read more: HS: Slightly more than half of Finns are ready to be vaccinated against Covid-19 (December 7, 2020) THL also conducted the same study during the first wave of […]
HS: Sanna Marin meets Antti Rinnen for the task of the highest committee
Helsingin Sanomat tells the Prime Minister Sanna Marin would like a former prime minister and a former SDP leader Antti Rinne (SDP) to be replaced Johanna Ojala-Niemelä (SDP) as chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs. The need for temporary compensation became apparent after Ojala-Niemelä revealed that she was undergoing surgery for a brain tumor, […]
Wednesday Magazines: Distance Learning, Nurses Burning, and Christmas Forecast
On Wednesday, the director of Helsingin Sanomat will ask if there should be schools in the areas affected by the coronavirus switch to distance learning during the last two weeks of the academic semester to reduce the risk of infection before the holidays – which has been the case suggested by senior physicians. On Tuesday, […]
The survival rate of lung cancer is worse in Finland than in the other Nordic countries
According to a recent study comparing Nordic statistics, lung cancer treatment results are worse in Finland than in other Nordic countries. The study compared a million men and a million women. In Finland, about 13 per cent of men and 19 per cent of women live five years after diagnosis. The corresponding figures are 19 […]
Occupational health services report an increase in contact during the coronavirus crisis
The number of people seeking help and advice from occupational health care has increased sharply during the coronavirus crisis, according to several different providers. Demand for low-threshold services in particular, such as online chat services, has also increased significantly during the pandemic. Annika Jalli, an occupational health doctor with private social and health care provider […]
5 tips for treating the flu season while working remotely
It is likely that more than one teleworker woke up this morning from a sore throat that would normally indicate the day of sick leave and wondered if to go ahead and log in to the office system anyway. In fact, the number of days registered as sick leave for office workers has decreased as […]
New clinics for patients with late effects
Some suffer from difficulty concentrating, shortness of breath and headaches. Others experience a crippling fatigue or plague of muscle and joint pain. Common to them is that they have been hit hard by covid-19 and now f…
Researcher: Teleworking reduced stress but increased boredom
Although telework has led to a reduction in fatigue, there is a new and growing threat to the well-being of the workforce in Finland: boredom. A study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) found that the novelty of working from home has begun to wear off for many people, and when enthusiasm disappears, […]
"It’s a roller coaster" – Long-term covid sufferers find support in the community
People who struggle with long-term symptoms with Covid-19 after coming will flock to the Facebook group to gain understanding and support for their situation. They also call on the medical and scientific community to better identify their condition and develop treatment options. Peer group members all report similar symptoms, including shortness of breath, numbness in […]
Many covid patients are threatened with downtime insurance
Hundreds of long-term patients in covid-19 are now threatened this autumn by downtime insurance from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. 48-year-old preschool teacher Charlotte Kerben from Uppsala was insured in early September and is still suffering from six symptoms six months after falling ill with covid-19. – I have had a fever since March. I […]
Yle survey: More than 70 top Finnish athletes report mental disorders
According to more than 70 top Finnish athletes, they suffered from mental health problems during their careers, according to an extensive study by Yle Sport. A total of 111 active and retired top athletes responded to a questionnaire sent to 344 individuals and team athletes who represented Finland at the Olympic and international events in […]
New visitor rules are criticized by SKR
Tomorrow, the National Board of Health and Welfare is expected to present the rules that will be in place when the restraining order on nursing homes is lifted on Wednesday. But the regulations are criticized by important consultative bodies, such as Sweden’s municipalities and regions, for implying unnecessary repetitions. Greger Bengtsson is the coordinator for […]
Finland reports an increase in 149 cases of coronavirus, the highest daily increase since May
“It’s a record number, it can’t be denied. The situation now is that the number of cases is growing steadily, but for sure.” Mika Salminen, Head of THL Health Security, commented daily increase – the highest since 6 May – for Helsingin Sanomat. The THL, he confirmed to the newspaper, will make a new recommendation […]
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A study among 800 teachers shows that those who spend extra time on students’ social problems are more often burnt out than those teachers who do not care as much. One in ten teachers suffers from fatigue problems, which is a larger proportion than in other professions. “Teachers should teach and not try to solve […]
National plan for treatment of covid-19 late sequelae is called for
Many patients who have had covid-19 suffer from bad side effects and they do not necessarily get the right help and treatment today. Therefore, a national plan for late effects of the disease caused by the infectious coronavirus is needed. This is a joint appeal from five professional organizations within the health care system. These […]
THL reviews coronavirus guidelines for children and adolescents
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has updated its recommendations for the treatment and testing of children and adolescents with possible Covid-19 symptoms. School-age children and adolescents should be tested immediately for the coronavirus if they have possible, even mild, symptoms, the institute said in new guidelines released Friday. On the other hand, […]
