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- 1Metformin early after COVID may cut long COVID risk●Interesting. # LongCOVID # COVID https://www. cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/metfor min-given-within-week-covid-19-slashes-risk
A new study reported by CIDRAP finds that metformin, the common diabetes drug, slashes the risk of long COVID and death by 53% when taken within a week of a COVID-19 infection. The finding is drawing attention online, with commenters flagging it as significant for long COVID prevention, an area where effective treatments have remained scarce.
- 2Cyclospora outbreaks cost bagged-salad market $374 million●Cyclospora outbreaks in recent years tied to $374 million in bagged-salad sales losses
Recent Cyclospora outbreaks have been linked to an estimated $374 million in lost sales for the bagged-salad industry, according to a report from CIDRAP. The figures highlight the economic toll of repeated foodborne-illness events on packaged salad producers and retailers, with consumers reportedly pulling back on purchases after outbreak warnings.