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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
This Alarming COVID Symptom Is Everywhere With The Latest Variant. We Asked Experts What You Need To Know.
A positive COVID-19 test result is not something that anyone wants to see — but now there may be an extra reason to avoid getting sick. COVID infections cause miserable symptoms such as fever, fatigue, congestion and more. Now, though, some people infected with COVID in China are reporting a very sore throat that's been nicknamed 'razor blade throat.' According to Google trends data, people throughout the U.S. are now, too, worried about this scary-sounding symptom and are searching for things like 'new covid variant painful symptom' and 'covid razor throat.' Just how worried do you need to be about a super-painful sore throat during a COVID infection? Below, doctors weigh in on the supposed 'razor blade' sore throat symptom: Some people with COVID are reporting a 'razor blade throat,' but you don't need to panic. It's nothing new. Related: I Was Widowed At 29. Then An Unexpected Phone Call Led Me To Discover My Husband's Affairs. 'In the past, as new variants have come on the scene, there almost invariably have been questions about distinctive symptoms, and after a while, when you gather a lot of data, turns out not to be the case — all of these symptoms have occurred before,' said Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine in the department of health policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Meaning, the circulating COVID variants tend to produce the same sort of symptoms and disease as the ones from years ago, Schaffner added. 'Although the more recent variants, these omicron variants, are less severe,' he said. A very sore throat isn't specific to the circulating COVID variants, said Dr. Carrie Horn, the chief medical officer and chief of the division of hospital and internal medicine at National Jewish Health in Colorado. Instead, it's a symptom that has been associated with COVID infections for a while, Horn said. Schaffner had not heard of the 'razor blade' sore throat symptom particularly, but has heard of people having a severe sore throat with COVID infections. While some people can have a very sore throat that could be described as razor-like, it doesn't mean it's going to happen to everyone — and it also isn't some new, scary symptom that is associated with new COVID infections. There is not one outstanding COVID symptom that marks an infection, said Dr. Mark Burns, an infectious disease expert at UofL Health in Louisville, Kentucky. 'A sore throat is a symptom of this, but also fever and cough and fatigue, these are all symptoms as well,' Burns added. 'To sum it all up, the symptoms, including sore throat, are really no different. There's no increased intensity based on sore throat or anything like that,' added Burns. Here's how you can protect yourself from a COVID infection: Related: "People Are Creepy, And I'm Paranoid": 23 Safety Tips And Tricks Women Who Live Alone Do To Feel Safe And At Ease COVID tends to surge twice a year — once in the winter and once in the mid-to-late summer, Schaffner said. 'And so there has been a longstanding recommendation by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that people who are at increased risk of getting severe COVID should actually get two COVID vaccinations a year. Obviously, one in the fall to prevent the winter increase, but another right now in order to help prevent serious disease during the late summer and early fall,' Schaffner said. This goes for people 65 and older, younger people with underlying chronic medical conditions and pregnant people, he said. 'The recommendation is take special precautions and get that extra dose, because if we get infected ... we get that extra protection and to help keep us out of the hospital,' Schaffner said. Wearing a mask in indoor spaces, social distancing, washing your hands often and increasing ventilation when possible are more ways to protect yourself from COVID and other respiratory viruses, too, said Burns. If you do get sick, there are treatments available. If you have any COVID symptoms, such as sore throat, fatigue, cough or fever, take a test to see if you have COVID. If you are infected, get in touch with your doctor, particularly if you're high-risk as there are treatments available, said Schaffner. It's important that you talk to your primary care provider as the guidance will vary depending on your age, underlying conditions and other risk factors. COVID is a miserable infection, Horn added. 'Over-the-counter meds help — Ibuprofen alternating with Tylenol, if you're able to take those ... there's no reason to be miserable,' Horn said. 'So, take the medicine that you are able to take to help,' she said. It's also important to stay hydrated when you're sick even if you do have a painful sore throat. A sore throat can make hydration feel like more of a chore, but it's important to drink water and herbal teas as dehydration can further irritate the dry membranes in your throat, Horn said. 'If you are sick, it's best to keep your germs to yourself,' said Horn. This means canceling the dinner plans, not going to the party and calling out of work if you can — if you can't, wearing a tight-fitting mask is key, Horn added. 'Preventing transmission is the biggest thing that we can do to help keep everybody healthy,' Horn article originally appeared on HuffPost. 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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
People Are Reporting A Frightening COVID Symptom Right Now — Here's What To Know
A positive COVID-19 test result is not something that anyone wants to see — but now there may be an extra reason to avoid getting sick. COVID infections cause miserable symptoms such as fever, fatigue, congestion and more. Now, though, some people infected with COVID in China are reporting a very sore throat that's been nicknamed 'razor blade throat.' According to Google trends data, people throughout the U.S. are now, too, worried about this scary-sounding symptom and are searching for things like 'new covid variant painful symptom' and 'covid razor throat.' Just how worried do you need to be about a super-painful sore throat during a COVID infection? Below, doctors weigh in on the supposed 'razor blade' sore throat symptom: Some people with COVID are reporting a 'razor blade throat,' but you don't need to panic. It's nothing new. Related: I Was Widowed At 29. Then An Unexpected Phone Call Led Me To Discover My Husband's Affairs. 'In the past, as new variants have come on the scene, there almost invariably have been questions about distinctive symptoms, and after a while, when you gather a lot of data, turns out not to be the case — all of these symptoms have occurred before,' said Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine in the department of health policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Meaning, the circulating COVID variants tend to produce the same sort of symptoms and disease as the ones from years ago, Schaffner added. 'Although the more recent variants, these omicron variants, are less severe,' he said. A very sore throat isn't specific to the circulating COVID variants, said Dr. Carrie Horn, the chief medical officer and chief of the division of hospital and internal medicine at National Jewish Health in Colorado. Instead, it's a symptom that has been associated with COVID infections for a while, Horn said. Schaffner had not heard of the 'razor blade' sore throat symptom particularly, but has heard of people having a severe sore throat with COVID infections. While some people can have a very sore throat that could be described as razor-like, it doesn't mean it's going to happen to everyone — and it also isn't some new, scary symptom that is associated with new COVID infections. There is not one outstanding COVID symptom that marks an infection, said Dr. Mark Burns, an infectious disease expert at UofL Health in Louisville, Kentucky. 'A sore throat is a symptom of this, but also fever and cough and fatigue, these are all symptoms as well,' Burns added. 'To sum it all up, the symptoms, including sore throat, are really no different. There's no increased intensity based on sore throat or anything like that,' added Burns. Here's how you can protect yourself from a COVID infection: Related: "People Are Creepy, And I'm Paranoid": 23 Safety Tips And Tricks Women Who Live Alone Do To Feel Safe And At Ease COVID tends to surge twice a year — once in the winter and once in the mid-to-late summer, Schaffner said. 'And so there has been a longstanding recommendation by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that people who are at increased risk of getting severe COVID should actually get two COVID vaccinations a year. Obviously, one in the fall to prevent the winter increase, but another right now in order to help prevent serious disease during the late summer and early fall,' Schaffner said. This goes for people 65 and older, younger people with underlying chronic medical conditions and pregnant people, he said. 'The recommendation is take special precautions and get that extra dose, because if we get infected ... we get that extra protection and to help keep us out of the hospital,' Schaffner said. Wearing a mask in indoor spaces, social distancing, washing your hands often and increasing ventilation when possible are more ways to protect yourself from COVID and other respiratory viruses, too, said Burns. If you do get sick, there are treatments available. If you have any COVID symptoms, such as sore throat, fatigue, cough or fever, take a test to see if you have COVID. If you are infected, get in touch with your doctor, particularly if you're high-risk as there are treatments available, said Schaffner. It's important that you talk to your primary care provider as the guidance will vary depending on your age, underlying conditions and other risk factors. COVID is a miserable infection, Horn added. 'Over-the-counter meds help — Ibuprofen alternating with Tylenol, if you're able to take those ... there's no reason to be miserable,' Horn said. 'So, take the medicine that you are able to take to help,' she said. It's also important to stay hydrated when you're sick even if you do have a painful sore throat. A sore throat can make hydration feel like more of a chore, but it's important to drink water and herbal teas as dehydration can further irritate the dry membranes in your throat, Horn said. 'If you are sick, it's best to keep your germs to yourself,' said Horn. This means canceling the dinner plans, not going to the party and calling out of work if you can — if you can't, wearing a tight-fitting mask is key, Horn added. 'Preventing transmission is the biggest thing that we can do to help keep everybody healthy,' Horn article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in Goodful: "It's Nice To Feel Wanted": Guys Are Sharing The Small Gestures Women Do That Make Them Weak At The Knees Also in Goodful: "I Can't Wait For This To Go Out Of Style": People Are Sharing Popular Modern Trends That Are Actually Pretty Toxic Also in Goodful: I Was Devastated When The Love Of My Life Died. Then I Started Seeing Signs I Couldn't Explain.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ScanTech AI Systems Appoints Security Industry Veteran Brad Buswell as Chairman of the Board
Leadership Transition Strengthens Board Oversight and Strategic Alignment Following Nasdaq Listing Brad Buswell, Chairman of the Board of Directors Brad Buswell, Chairman of the Board of Directors Atlanta, GA, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (the "Company" or "ScanTech AI") (Nasdaq: STAI), a next-generation provider of AI-powered CT screening systems for aviation, customs, and critical infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Brad Buswell as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective June 9, 2025. Mr. Buswell has served as a member of the Board of Directors since January 2025. 'On behalf of the entire ScanTech AI team, I would like to thank Karl Brenza for his steady leadership and instrumental role in navigating the Company's transformation into a publicly traded enterprise,' said Dolan Falconer, Chief Executive Officer and President at ScanTech AI. 'We are equally honored to welcome Brad Buswell as our new Chairman. Brad brings unparalleled experience in both public and private sector security innovation, and his strategic acumen will be of great value as we continue to expand our market share and deepen our global footprint.' Mr. Buswell is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of leadership in national security, aviation screening, and advanced detection technologies. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Security Enterprise Solutions at Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), where he helped drive innovation in aviation and critical infrastructure protection. Prior to Leidos, Mr. Buswell held executive leadership roles, including President and CEO of Morpho Detection and President of Rapiscan North America. His public sector experience includes his appointment as Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he oversaw strategic R&D efforts supporting the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and other DHS components. Mr. Buswell is also a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and holds degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy and George Washington University. 'I am deeply honored by the appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors at such an exciting juncture in the Company's growth,' said Mr. Buswell. 'ScanTech AI's cutting-edge AI and CT-based technologies are redefining the standards for non-intrusive security screening. I look forward to supporting the executive team and fellow board members as we build long-term value for stockholders, customers, and global partners.' About ScanTech AI ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: STAI) has developed one of the world's most advanced non-intrusive 'fixed-gantry' CT screening technologies. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, ScanTech AI's state-of-the-art scanners accurately and quickly detect hazardous materials and contraband. Engineered to automatically locate, discriminate, and identify threat materials and items of interest, ScanTech AI's solutions are designed for use in airports, seaports, borders, embassies, corporate headquarters, government and commercial buildings, factories, processing plants, and other facilities where security is a priority. For more information, visit and Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act'), and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ('Exchange Act'), including statements regarding ScanTech AI's management team's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, plans, prospects or strategies regarding the future, including possible business partnerships, revenue growth and financial performance, product expansion and services. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Additionally, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words 'may,' 'will,' 'could,' 'would,' 'should,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'estimate,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'ongoing,' 'target,' 'seek' or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the current expectations and beliefs made by the management of ScanTech AI, in light of their respective experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and their potential effect on ScanTech AI, as well as other factors they believe are appropriate under the circumstances. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting ScanTech AI will be those that it has anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the parties) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including product and service acceptance, regulatory oversights, research and development success, and that ScanTech AI will have sufficient capital to operate as anticipated. Should one or more of these risks of uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions of ScanTech AI prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading 'Risk Factors' and in other sections of the filings of ScanTech AI (and its predecessor, Mars) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), and in the current and periodic reports filed or furnished by ScanTech AI (and its predecessor, Mars) from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on the information available to ScanTech AI as of the date hereof, and ScanTech AI assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may otherwise be required under applicable securities laws. Contact:ScanTech AI Systems White, CFOjwhite@ Investor & Media Relations Contact:International Elite Capital Inc. Annabelle Zhang +1(646) 866-7928 annabelle@ Brad Buswell, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PU convocation: No DLitt or DSc degrees to scholars, honorary doctorate for Ex-VC
Patna: Even as 108-year-old Patna University (PU) will not award the coveted Doctor of Letters (DLitt) or Doctor of Science (DSc) degree to any scholar at its annual convocation scheduled on May 31, its former vice-chancellor (VC) and sitting chairman of the Bihar State University Service Commission, Girish Kumar Chaudhary, will be awarded honoris causa doctorate degree on the occasion. Governor-cum-chancellor Arif Mohammed Khan has reportedly approved the PU's proposal for awarding the honorary doctorate degree to Chaudhary in recognition of his valuable contributions to the academic and infrastructure development of the university. He will be receiving this degree after a gap of nine years as per PU records, said PU examination controller Shyamal Kishore. Earlier, Banaras Hindu University's VC Girish Chandra Tripathi was awarded the honoris causa doctorate degree in 2016 when Y C Simhadri was PU's VC. And, before that Indira Gandhi National Open University's VC HP Dixit was awarded this degree during the vice-chancellorship of K K Jha in 2003. Much earlier, renowned historian Syed Hasan Askari was awarded honorary doctorate degree by PU in 1984 when G P Sinha was the VC. It may be recalled here that PU had approached President APJ Abdul Kalam for this honorary degree in 2005, but he politely declined the offer. Patna University Teachers Association's president Abhay Kumar told this newspaper that the names of RJD supremo and former CM Lalu Prasad (2004-05), CM Nitish Kumar (2011) and some other politicians, including former Union finance minister Yashwant Sinha, were proposed by the syndicate, but the honorary degree could not be awarded to them owing to some controversies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kickstart your new journey with the Honda Shine 125 Honda Learn More Undo So far as the award of D Litt and D Sc degrees is concerned, not a single scholar has been awarded this degree by the university for more than two decades. In fact, the universities in Bihar, including PU, have stopped registering candidates for DLitt or DSc degree following an instruction from the chancellor's secretariat more than a decade ago, not to allow candidates undertake research leading to DLitt/DSc degree on the basis of old, outdated statutes. This year, 1,237 scholars who have passed the postgraduate examinations of PU in the 2022-24 session will be awarded their degrees at the convocation to be held at Patna Women's College. The recipients would include 57 Ph D scholars. Altogether 40 toppers of PG examinations, including 24 girls, would be awarded gold medals. Guru Ghasi Das University's vice-chancellor Alok Kumar Chakrawal will deliver the convocation address.
The Herald Scotland
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Minister pressed on fears over £85million tax bill
'I know in my constituency of Edinburgh West, the wellbeing of our four universities in Edinburgh are vital not just to the economy but to the livelihoods of many of my constituents. 'International students in turn are vital to the wellbeing of those universities, and Universities Scotland say that the measures proposed this week by the Government on immigration could cost universities in Scotland £85 million a year in terms of the levy (as reported in The Herald). READ MORE: Scottish universities face £85m bill from new UK tax on international students Ministers to consider writing off domestic abuse victims' council tax debt Swinney under fire over '£1bn SNP ferry fiasco' as costs and delays mount 'There's a great deal of concern about this, so can the Leader arrange for me to have a meeting with the relevant minister to see how we can address this issue and perhaps reassure our university sector?' Commons Leader Lucy Powell replied: 'Look, it's important to say that international students play a really important part to our country and bring with them skills and make a great contribution to our country. I think that's why (Universities UK) said this week that actually our measures will keep us very competitive in these areas, but I do take on board what she's saying.' Under a proposal unveiled on Monday as part of the UK Government's drive to curb immigration, a new 6% tax would be imposed on universities on their income from foreign students. Calculations by university sources in Scotland based on the number of overseas students at 19 institutions in the sector north of the border during 2023/24 estimated the bill would come to around £85m a year if the tax is introduced north of the Border. The additional potential cost comes on top of existing acute financial challenges and major job losses at a number of Scottish universities. Claire McPherson, Director of Universities Scotland, told The Herald last night the international students tax could exacerbate budget problems in the sector and urged the Prime Minister to reconsider its introduction. 'We urge the UK Government to think carefully about the impact that a levy on international student fees will have on universities and the attractiveness of the UK as a study destination," she said. "Universities' financial and operating environment is already very challenging. We cannot understand the logic behind a levy that would move resource away from universities. It risks making a bad situation worse.' She also called for the UK ministers to allow the Scottish Government to decide whether to introduce the levy. 'Within the UK, we'd hope to see the UK Government defer a decision on the applicability of any levy in Scotland to the Scottish Government, reflecting the fact that university funding is devolved," she said. "We'd then hope that the Scottish Government will see this as an opportunity to differentiate Scotland's higher education sector from the rest of the UK, in terms of strengthening Scotland's appeal when recruiting internationally. That would be one way to create an opportunity for Scotland from amongst a suite of immigration policy measures that Scotland does not otherwise have the powers to control.' Scotland's higher education minister Graeme Dey said he was 'as a matter of urgency" seeking clarity from the UK government on whether "the proposed levy on international students is intended to only apply to universities in England." A UK Government spokesman told The Herald last night: 'We will fully consult all the devolved governments, including the Scottish Government, on the implementation of the international student levy and will be setting out more details around this in the Autumn Budget. 'The analysis we've given so far of the potential impacts is based on the levy applying to English higher education providers only.'
