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Speaking releases much more SARS-CoV-2 virus than breathing does

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) monitored the airborne mass of speech-generated aerosols using an alternative experimental approach that addressed issues arising from nucleated condensation.

22 Jun 2022

Paxlovid is shown to be effective in treating COVID-19

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published on the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) website, researchers described cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in five to 15 days following Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir ) treatment.

22 Jun 2022

£2.4 million government funding to alleviate seafarers' mental health issues

Maritime Minister Robert Courts has announced government funding for 3 organizations to support projects developing seafarers' wellbeing and maritime skills, diversity and careers.

22 Jun 2022

Study analyzing the link between people’s movement and coronavirus spread finds three groups of countries

A new study analyzing the link between people's reduced movement and the spread of coronavirus in 2020 shows that in some countries, the virus spread more rapidly when people stayed at home.

22 Jun 2022

Lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors can be safely vaccinated against COVID-19, study says

Cancer patients have received priority status to receive COVID-19 vaccinations but there is limited data regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccines for patients treated for lung cancer with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

22 Jun 2022

Focus on good surveillance and control measures can help Africa to curb monkeypox

African governments must focus on investing in their surveillance systems and strengthening preparedness to curb the rapid spread of infectious diseases like monkeypox, experts have said.

22 Jun 2022

Wearable activity trackers combined with AI may aid in early identification of COVID-19

Wearable activity trackers that monitor changes in skin temperature and heart and breathing rates, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), might be used to pick up COVID-19 infection days before symptoms start, suggests preliminary research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

22 Jun 2022

Online classes during school closures may have helped protect adolescents' mental health

New research published in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports suggests that implementing online classes during COVID-19–related school closures in Japan may have helped protect adolescents' mental health.

22 Jun 2022

Mathematical model helps predict the risk of COVID-19 transmission in a train carriage

Researchers have demonstrated how airborne diseases such as COVID-19 spread along the length of a train carriage and found that there is no 'safest spot' for passengers to minimise the risk of transmission.

22 Jun 2022

Quality of care, outcomes for stroke patients in VA's health system did not decline during the COVID-19 pandemic

In one of the first studies to investigate the overall quality of care and outcomes of stroke care for non-COVID-19 hospitalized patients during the pandemic from a national U.S. perspective, researchers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regenstrief Institute and Monash University assessed patients with strokes and transient ischemic attacks (often called mini-strokes or TIAs) in 128 hospitals across the U.S. in the VA's health system, the nation's largest integrated healthcare system.

22 Jun 2022

Olfactory sensor can authenticate individuals by analyzing their breath

Biometric authentication like fingerprint and iris scans are a staple of any spy movie, and trying to circumvent those security measures is often a core plot point. But these days the technology is not limited to spies, as fingerprint verification and facial recognition are now common features on many of our phones.

22 Jun 2022

Scientists evaluate JNK inhibitors in treating moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

Scientists have described the clinical outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients who have been treated with JNK inhibitors together with standard of care.

22 Jun 2022

The role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

In a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers assessed the role of smartphone apps during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

22 Jun 2022

The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent review published in Immunity, researchers explored potential mechanisms of neuro-immune pathophysiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

22 Jun 2022

Deaths due to fungal infections during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US

A recent study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases assessed deaths due to fungal infections during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States (US).

22 Jun 2022

COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence and severity among systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) patients in Massachusetts, United States (US), between March 1, 2020, and January 31, 2022.

22 Jun 2022

Even asymptomatic maternal COVID-19 can potentially cause pregnancy complications

A recent study published in the Cell Reports journal analyzed immune ecology at the placenta in mild or asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during pregnancy.

22 Jun 2022

Potential SARS-CoV-2 antivirals based on host miRNAs

A recent research paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated micro ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) as potential antiviral options against various coronaviruses (CoVs), including severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

21 Jun 2022

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers identified potential risk factors and incident symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the general population of the United Kingdom (UK).

21 Jun 2022

Research details patterns of COVID and long COVID symptoms across 42,000 individuals

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined 42,000 participants from nine longitudinal studies conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) to analyze the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms and characterize long COVID symptom patterns.

21 Jun 2022

covid 19 News and Research

Speaking releases much more SARS-CoV-2 virus than breathing does

Paxlovid is shown to be effective in treating COVID-19

£2.4 million government funding to alleviate seafarers' mental health issues

Study analyzing the link between people’s movement and coronavirus spread finds three groups of countries

Lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors can be safely vaccinated against COVID-19, study says

Focus on good surveillance and control measures can help Africa to curb monkeypox

Wearable activity trackers combined with AI may aid in early identification of COVID-19

Online classes during school closures may have helped protect adolescents' mental health

Mathematical model helps predict the risk of COVID-19 transmission in a train carriage

Quality of care, outcomes for stroke patients in VA's health system did not decline during the COVID-19 pandemic

Olfactory sensor can authenticate individuals by analyzing their breath

Scientists evaluate JNK inhibitors in treating moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

The role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

Deaths due to fungal infections during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US

COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave

Even asymptomatic maternal COVID-19 can potentially cause pregnancy complications

Potential SARS-CoV-2 antivirals based on host miRNAs

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

Research details patterns of COVID and long COVID symptoms across 42,000 individuals

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