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Study finds significant inequities in school-based mental health services in rural areas

Proportionally fewer rural public schools have the ability to get kids diagnosed with mental health issues than their urban counterparts, according to a study led by researchers at Washington State University.

15 Nov 2022

Certain TB correlates of protection linked with the likelihood of becoming infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Researchers from the University of Oxford have today reported findings from a study that investigated whether previously identified correlates of protection associated with risk of full-blown tuberculosis (TB) disease could also be associated with risk of infection from the bacteria that causes TB.

15 Nov 2022

Behind the Scenes of the Oncology & Precision Medicine Conferences 2022

During the conference, we caught up with some of the speakers to learn more about their work, what they were presenting, and their thoughts about the future of Oncology and Precision Medicine.

15 Nov 2022

What is the association between diabetes and SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Researchers explored whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can expedite or trigger the development of diabetes mellitus (DM).

15 Nov 2022

Do SSRIs lower the risk of long COVID?

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to determine whether SSRIs with immunomodulatory and antiplatelet properties can decrease the risk of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).

15 Nov 2022

Short-term outcomes in pregnant patients with COVID-19 who received nirmatrelvir–ritonavir treatment

Researchers investigated the short-term outcomes of treating pregnant patients exhibiting mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 with Paxlovid, which is a combination of the antivirals nirmatrelvir and ritonavir.

15 Nov 2022

Study points to a pathogenic role for compromised anti-SARS-CoV-2 responses in cerebrospinal fluid

Researchers used a high throughput systems serology method to compare serum and CSF samples from SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals with and without long COVID symptoms to determine changes in the SARS-CoV-2 humoral immune responses.

15 Nov 2022

Prevalence and severity of liver enzyme alterations in COVID-19 and association with patient-centered outcomes

Researchers examined the prevalence of changes in liver enzymes in COVID-19.

15 Nov 2022

The origin of COVID-19: wildlife trade rather than laboratory leak?

A recent opinion piece published in PNAS discussed the sequence of events concerning the COVID-19 pandemic to provide evidence against the alleged leak of SARS-CoV-2 and the Ebola virus from viral research laboratories in Wuhan, China, and West Africa, respectively.

15 Nov 2022

The impact of lung remodeling from prior helminth infection on SARS-CoV-2 disease pathogenesis

A recent study reported that helminth exposure enhances viral clearance and survival of mice challenged with SARS-CoV-2.

15 Nov 2022

One in four people with COPD waited more than five years for a diagnosis, research reveals

Asthma + Lung UK is calling for lung health to become an urgent priority after a damning report, released ahead of World COPD Day tomorrow, reveals that almost a quarter1 of people surveyed with the deadly lung disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), waited more than five years for a diagnosis, whilst one in eight waited more than a decade.

15 Nov 2022

Understanding why people feel lonely in later life

Not everyone's holiday plans resemble a Hallmark card. If the "most wonderful time of the year" isn't your reality, you're not alone. You might have an idea of a festive picture-perfect holiday season, but what actually transpires doesn't always measure up.

14 Nov 2022

Study reveals the heavy burden of RSV among healthy infants

A new study in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal aimed to determine hospitalized and medically-attended RSV-associated respiratory infections in healthy infants across Europe.

14 Nov 2022

Moderna's bivalent boosters trigger strong antibody response against latest subvariants

Moderna reports the efficacy of a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.

14 Nov 2022

Lifting universal masking in schools associated with new Covid-19 cases

The lifting of masking requirements in school districts outside of Boston in February 2022 was associated with an additional 44.9 COVID-19 cases per 1,000 students and staff in the 15 weeks after the statewide masking policy was rescinded.

14 Nov 2022

New scientific statement highlights the impact of telehealth in cardiovascular disease management

Telehealth is a proven and valuable option for people with cardiovascular disease, however, there are limitations to its use in rural and under-resourced communities, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

14 Nov 2022

Novel drug could help to fight both COVID-19 and cancer

While vaccination can provide life-saving protection against COVID-19, scientists are still searching for ways to treat severe infections, including in people who cannot get vaccinated or in the event that dangerous new strains of the virus arise that could bypass vaccine protection.

14 Nov 2022

Older adults suffer from persistent cognitive impairment after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection

In addition to the respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms that accompany COVID-19, many people with the virus experience short- and/or long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms, including loss of smell and taste, and cognitive and attention deficits, known as "brain fog."

14 Nov 2022

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.

14 Nov 2022

Study highlights the success of lupus peer support group that transitioned to virtual format during pandemic

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery highlights the success of a lupus peer support and education group that transitioned to a virtual format during the pandemic.

14 Nov 2022

covid 19 News and Research

Study finds significant inequities in school-based mental health services in rural areas

Certain TB correlates of protection linked with the likelihood of becoming infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Behind the Scenes of the Oncology & Precision Medicine Conferences 2022

What is the association between diabetes and SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Do SSRIs lower the risk of long COVID?

Short-term outcomes in pregnant patients with COVID-19 who received nirmatrelvir–ritonavir treatment

Study points to a pathogenic role for compromised anti-SARS-CoV-2 responses in cerebrospinal fluid

Prevalence and severity of liver enzyme alterations in COVID-19 and association with patient-centered outcomes

The origin of COVID-19: wildlife trade rather than laboratory leak?

The impact of lung remodeling from prior helminth infection on SARS-CoV-2 disease pathogenesis

One in four people with COPD waited more than five years for a diagnosis, research reveals

Understanding why people feel lonely in later life

Study reveals the heavy burden of RSV among healthy infants

Moderna's bivalent boosters trigger strong antibody response against latest subvariants

Lifting universal masking in schools associated with new Covid-19 cases

New scientific statement highlights the impact of telehealth in cardiovascular disease management

Novel drug could help to fight both COVID-19 and cancer

Older adults suffer from persistent cognitive impairment after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

Study highlights the success of lupus peer support group that transitioned to virtual format during pandemic

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