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The epidemiological features of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the fifth wave in Hong Kong

A recent report presented the epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 sublineage infections in Hong Kong.

20 Apr 2022

Nurses on the frontlines faced psychological and physical demands during COVID-19 pandemic

A new study from researchers at DePaul University's School of Nursing documents the emotions of 100 nurses who cared for patients during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 Apr 2022

Disasters can disrupt access to medications for opioid use disorder in vulnerable communities

The COVID-19 pandemic has spiked the overdose death rate from opioid use. For people who rely on medications (buprenorphine, methadone, and extended-release naltrexone) to treat opioid use disorders, the pandemic and such natural disasters as tornados, hurricanes, and wildfires can disrupt access to medications.

20 Apr 2022

New point-of-care COVID-19 test can differentiate alpha variant from earlier SARS-CoV-2 strains

A point-of-care COVID-19 test developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can now detect and differentiate the alpha variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from earlier strains in saliva samples.

20 Apr 2022

Report provides recommendations to help prevent or mitigate economic challenges during future public health emergencies

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, today released a report entitled "Economics of Clinical Testing during a Public Health Emergency: Lessons Learned from Two Years of COVID-19."

19 Apr 2022

UCLA research finds "Long COVID" in 30% of people treated for COVID-19

New UCLA research finds that 30% of people treated for COVID-19 developed Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), most commonly known as "Long COVID."

19 Apr 2022

Study finds similar outcomes for virtual and hybrid cardiac rehabilitation as in-person treatment

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reduces hospitalization and mortality and improves quality of life for patients with cardiovascular disease.

19 Apr 2022

Racism may partly contribute to high cancer burden impacting Asian Americans

The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published a commentary today on the significant cancer disparities facing Asian Americans.

19 Apr 2022

Study: Almost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate children for COVID-19

Almost 40 percent of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19, according to a new study by researchers at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy.

19 Apr 2022

CHEST and Three Lakes Foundation collaborate to reduce delays in diagnosing Interstitial Lung Diseases

Three Lakes Foundation and the American College of Chest Physicians recently announced their collaboration on a multiphase educational initiative aiming to reduce the time it takes to diagnose patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD).

19 Apr 2022

Study finds higher risk of dementia among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia

A new study from the from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and MU Health Care shows patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with other types of pneumonia.

19 Apr 2022

Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 uncommon

A new study shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection is not typically transferred to newborns from infected mothers, and if such transmission occurs, the resulting disease is usually mild.

19 Apr 2022

Wearables can identify changes in physiological systems during COVID-19 disease progression

If you become ill with COVID-19, your smartwatch can track the progression of your symptoms, and could even show how sick you become.

19 Apr 2022

New report provides clear picture of COVID-19's impact on the U.S. STD epidemic

Reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States decreased during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but most resurged by the end of that year.

19 Apr 2022

Novel approach to identify targets for Wolbachia-based dengue control

Dengue is the most widespread mosquito-borne disease in the world, and to date, there are no medical treatments for people suffering from this disease.

19 Apr 2022

Scientists create a bioengineered 3D model that mimics the biology of two rare neuromuscular diseases

A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health has created a tiny, bioengineered 3-D model that mimics the biology of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and multifocal motor neuropathy, a pair of rare, devastating neuromuscular diseases.

19 Apr 2022

covid 19 News and Research

The epidemiological features of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the fifth wave in Hong Kong

Nurses on the frontlines faced psychological and physical demands during COVID-19 pandemic

Disasters can disrupt access to medications for opioid use disorder in vulnerable communities

New point-of-care COVID-19 test can differentiate alpha variant from earlier SARS-CoV-2 strains

Report provides recommendations to help prevent or mitigate economic challenges during future public health emergencies

UCLA research finds "Long COVID" in 30% of people treated for COVID-19

Study finds similar outcomes for virtual and hybrid cardiac rehabilitation as in-person treatment

Racism may partly contribute to high cancer burden impacting Asian Americans

Study: Almost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate children for COVID-19

CHEST and Three Lakes Foundation collaborate to reduce delays in diagnosing Interstitial Lung Diseases

Study finds higher risk of dementia among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia

Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 uncommon

Wearables can identify changes in physiological systems during COVID-19 disease progression

New report provides clear picture of COVID-19's impact on the U.S. STD epidemic

Novel approach to identify targets for Wolbachia-based dengue control

Scientists create a bioengineered 3D model that mimics the biology of two rare neuromuscular diseases

Improving pregnancy care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fully vaccinated HIV patients may be less susceptible to develop severe breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers investigate COVID-19 data with logistic regression model training

NTNU researcher explores how kids are affected by coronavirus, RS virus and rhinovirus

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