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COVID-19 has exacerbated adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

The past decade has seen a worrisome increase in mental health crises among adolescents. A new study led by Patricia Ibeziako, MD, associate chief of clinical services in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services at Boston Children's Hospital, shows that the situation worsened with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

17 May 2022

Scientists explore triggers associated with transplacental transmission of SARS-CoV-2

A new study examines the risk of fetal SARS-CoV-2 infection following infection of a pregnant mother with the virus.

17 May 2022

Study investigates COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

A new study discusses the risk of COVID-19-related complications in pregnancy and the role of vaccination in reducing this risk.

17 May 2022

Study reveals psychological benefits of statins

Statins have been hailed as a wonder drug; the cholesterol-lowering drugs have been prescribed to tens of millions of people since their approval in the late 1980s to prevent heart attack and stroke.

17 May 2022

New tool can accurately predict which hospitalized patients need critical care for COVID-19

Scientists have developed and validated an algorithm that can help healthcare professionals identify who is most at risk of dying from COVID-19 when admitted to a hospital, reports a study published today in eLife.

17 May 2022

Danish patients with mental disorders experience a worsening of symptoms due to the war in Ukraine

Danish patients with mental disorders seem to have experienced a worsening of symptoms in connection with the invasion of Ukraine.

17 May 2022

Exploring mutational energetics and the role of arginine blockers in COVID-19 treatments

A new study aimed to describe the roles of certain specific mutations in SARS-CoV-2 strains, with respect to their ability to conformationally stabilize S-protein structure resulting in enhanced receptor-binding domain ACE2 binding.

17 May 2022

Researchers explore broad-based immunity against potentially pandemic-causing viruses

A new study focused on broad-spectrum immunity against viruses that harbor the potential for generating a pandemic involving humans, especially those with the potential for zoonotic spillover.

17 May 2022

Researchers develop treatment that suppresses mutational escape of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from Xiamen University have created a new treatment that is less likely to be affected by mutations in the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2.

17 May 2022

Hormone replacement therapy associated with reduction in mortality from COVID-19

A new paper in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that receiving hormone replacement therapy within six months of a recorded diagnosis of COVID-19 was associated with a reduction in mortality from the disease.

17 May 2022

Researchers explore COVID-19 vaccination in immunocompromised individuals

A new study discusses the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccination and potential strategies to optimize protection in patients with impaired immunity.

17 May 2022

Neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 by plant-made neutralizing monoclonal antibodies

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccines, researchers developed plant-based monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 May 2022

A study of SARS-CoV-2-mRNA booster vaccinations in immunocompromised patients

In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, researchers assessed the immune responses induced by vaccination with the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 vaccine or the BNT162b2 vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections among immunocompromised individuals.

17 May 2022

Factors impacting anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in healthcare personnel

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed variables that influence anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibody titers in medical professionals.

16 May 2022

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in indoor environments

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers evaluated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection risk for indoor scenarios.

16 May 2022

Why do diabetic patients have more severe SARS-CoV-2 infections?

A recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism illustrated the function of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in renal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among diabetic patients.

16 May 2022

Characterizing SARS-CoV-2 non-structural protein 15 endoribonuclease variants

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers characterized the mutations in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) non-structural protein 15 (Nsp-15).

16 May 2022

Scientists use machine learning techniques for better characterization of long COVID

A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health has identified characteristics of people with long COVID and those likely to have it.

16 May 2022

Researchers reveal the impact of moral distress on clinicians during the pandemic and supportive actions

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations, leaders, researchers, and practitioners have attempted on the fly to deal with the inherent stresses, strains, and struggles related to an unprecedented healthcare crisis in modern times.

16 May 2022

Survey: 72% of Detroit residents report stable, improved financial situation compared to year ago

Two years into the pandemic, 72% of Detroit residents say their financial situation has stabilized or improved compared to a year ago, and there’s evidence that stimulus checks and the expanded Child Tax Credit played a role in reducing Detroiters’ experiences of economic hardship.

16 May 2022

covid 19 News and Research

COVID-19 has exacerbated adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

Scientists explore triggers associated with transplacental transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Study investigates COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

Study reveals psychological benefits of statins

New tool can accurately predict which hospitalized patients need critical care for COVID-19

Danish patients with mental disorders experience a worsening of symptoms due to the war in Ukraine

Exploring mutational energetics and the role of arginine blockers in COVID-19 treatments

Researchers explore broad-based immunity against potentially pandemic-causing viruses

Researchers develop treatment that suppresses mutational escape of SARS-CoV-2

Hormone replacement therapy associated with reduction in mortality from COVID-19

Researchers explore COVID-19 vaccination in immunocompromised individuals

Neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 by plant-made neutralizing monoclonal antibodies

A study of SARS-CoV-2-mRNA booster vaccinations in immunocompromised patients

Factors impacting anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in healthcare personnel

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in indoor environments

Why do diabetic patients have more severe SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Characterizing SARS-CoV-2 non-structural protein 15 endoribonuclease variants

Scientists use machine learning techniques for better characterization of long COVID

Researchers reveal the impact of moral distress on clinicians during the pandemic and supportive actions

Survey: 72% of Detroit residents report stable, improved financial situation compared to year ago

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