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Mental health issues may lead to higher risk for COVID-19 breakthrough cases, study finds
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People vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19 who had been recognized with sure psychiatric issues had been extra in danger for getting COVID-19, in line with a brand new research printed in JAMA Community Open.
UC San Francisco researchers labored with investigators from the San Francisco VA Well being Care System and checked out knowledge from 263,697 sufferers who had accomplished their vaccine routine and had at the very least one check for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 an infection, in line with the printed report. The researchers mentioned within the research launch that over half (51.4%) of the individuals within the research had been recognized with at the very least one psychiatric analysis inside the final 5 years and almost 15% had optimistic assessments displaying a breakthrough case of COVID-19.
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General, the researchers discovered individuals with psychiatric issues had a 3% elevated threat for breakthrough COVID-19 infections in 2021 in comparison with these and not using a psychiatric historical past, in line with the discharge.
The investigators report that the chance was increased for these over 65 years outdated. In accordance with the discharge, these within the 65+ age group who had substance abuse points had a 24% increased threat for a breakthrough case and people with psychotic issues had a 23% increased threat. The report discovered these with bipolar dysfunction had been 16% extra more likely to get a breakthrough an infection, whereas these with an adjustment dysfunction had a 14 % threat. The people with anxiousness circumstances had a 12% increased probability in comparison with those that didn’t have a psychiatric situation, the report mentioned.
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The research additionally famous the youthful cohort, (these people beneath 65 years outdated), with a psychiatric dysfunction had an elevated threat of as much as 11% of growing a breakthrough COVID-19 case, in comparison with these and not using a psychiatric historical past.
Within the youthful group, the findings confirmed individuals with a substance abuse dysfunction had been 11% extra more likely to develop a breakthrough case, whereas individuals with adjustment dysfunction had an elevated threat of 9% in comparison with friends and not using a psychiatric analysis. TheNu research additionally discovered these beneath 65 with anxiousness and post-traumatic stress dysfunction had a 4% and three% elevated probability of getting COVID-19, respectively.
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The researchers mentioned the elevated threat of breakthrough instances in people with psychiatric issues (3% to 16%) was similar to the elevated incidence of breakthrough an infection that was seen in people with sure bodily circumstances (7% to 23%) equivalent to most cancers, heart problems and kidney illness, the research mentioned.
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“Our findings point out that people with psychiatric issues could also be a high-risk group for COVID-19 and that this group ought to be prioritized for booster vaccinations and different vital preventive efforts, together with elevated SARS-CoV-2 screening, public well being campaigns, or COVID-19 discussions throughout scientific care,” the researchers said within the printed research.
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Kristen Nishimi, PhD, of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and the San Francisco VA Well being Care System, defined within the launch, that the breakthrough instances within the older cohort may be brought on by a “decreased immunological response to vaccine that has been related to some psychiatric issues, which can be extra substantial in older adults.” The investigators additionally mentioned the findings may be associated to dangerous behaviors which are typically related to some circumstances, in line with the discharge.
Nishimi, who’s the primary writer of the research, additionally instructed within the launch that one other doable clarification for the findings is that older adults with psychiatric issues sometimes obtain frequent in –particular person therapy and mentioned this “may improve their interactions with the well being care system.”
Aoife O’Donovan, PhD, of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and the San Francisco VA Well being Care System mentioned within the launch, “Our analysis means that elevated breakthrough infections in folks with psychiatric issues can’t be fully defined by socio-demographic components or pre-existing circumstances.”
O’Donovan, who’s the senior writer of the research additionally mentioned, “It’s doable that immunity following vaccination wanes extra rapidly or extra strongly for folks with psychiatric issues and/or they might have much less safety to newer variants,” in line with the discharge.
O’Donovan mentioned it is very important contemplate psychological well being at the side of different threat components and that sure sufferers ought to be prioritized for boosters and different vital preventive efforts, in line with the discharge.
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Ask a doctor: ‘What should I do about foot blisters?’
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Got blisters? Here are answers.
Painful foot blisters can put a damper very quickly on vacation plans, exercise or even daily errands — but there are steps you can take to help them heal as quickly as possible.
Fox News Digital reached out to two podiatrists for their professional advice, including treatment of existing blisters and prevention of future sores.
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Here’s how to put your best foot forward this summer.
What causes foot blisters?
In most cases, blisters develop on the feet due to ill-fitting shoes — but they can also stem from medical conditions.
Painful foot blisters can quickly put a damper on vacation plans, exercise or even daily errands — but there are steps you can take to help them heal as quickly as possible. (iStock)
Excessive friction is the most common cause, according to Dr. Alex Kor, a podiatrist with Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana.
This can come from increased activity in a short period of time, often from wearing new shoes that haven’t been broken in yet, the doctor told Fox News Digital.
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Blisters can also occur when a bony pressure point, such as a bunion, gets too much friction from a new shoe or excessive activity in a short period of time.
Other potential causes include going without socks, wearing worn-out socks or choosing improper shoes that do not offload a source of pressure, Kor warned.
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Some medical issues may also cause blisters.
“Depending on the patient’s medical status, conditions like diabetes and neuropathy can be the cause,” Kor told Fox News Digital.
“Regardless of the reason for the blister, patients who have poor blood flow to the feet, diabetes or neuropathy should likely consider seeing a podiatrist.”
Ways to treat a foot blister
If you do develop a foot blister, keeping it clean will speed up the healing process, experts say.
“It is highly suggested to cleanse the blister with soapy water, dry the area and cover it with a dressing on a daily basis,” said Kor.
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It’s not a good idea to skip the dressing and allow the site to “get air,” the doctor said.
If your foot blister was due to friction, Kor recommended avoiding the shoes or activity that caused the problem.
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“It is highly suggested to cleanse the blister with soapy water, dry the area and cover with a dressing on a daily basis,” a podiatrist said. (iStock)
If a blister is accompanied by itching, there is the strong possibility that fungus could be the culprit, according to Kor.
“A topical over-the-counter antifungal cream or ointment is suggested if the fungus is on the top, bottom or side of foot, and an antifungal powder is suggested if the blister is between the toes,” he advised.
When should you seek medical attention?
Patients should see a doctor if they have poor blood flow to the feet, diabetes, neuropathy or a history of previous amputations, according to Kor.
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A doctor should also be involved if the blisters are accompanied by chills, fever, night sweats and/or red streaks coming from the area, which can be signs of infection.
You should also call a doctor if the blister has pus or yellow drainage; if the surrounding skin is red, hot and swollen; or if the blister is caused by a sunburn or frostbite, according to Dr. Saylee Tulpule, a podiatrist with Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Preventing blisters during summer travel
If your summer travel plans involve going to theme parks, hiking or lots of walking, proper foot care is essential to prevent blisters, experts agree.
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“It is also important to carry a first-aid kit during travel to manage any bleeding or pain, including topical antibiotic, gauze, tape and bandages,” an expert advised. (iStock)
“To prevent blisters during summer travel, it is important to wear properly fitted shoes or sandals,” Tulpule told Fox News Digital.
“I always tell my patients to visit a shoe store or running store and find the right length and width — and always break in new shoes for three to four weeks prior to traveling.”
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To further protect feet, Tulpule recommended adding moleskin padding to shoes or taping it to the skin to prevent rubbing.
“It is also important to carry a first-aid kit during travel to manage any bleeding or pain, including topical antibiotics, gauze, tape and bandages,” she added.
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