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Patients undergoing neurosurgical operations with concomitant COVID-19 infection have higher rates of perioperative complications

This unique paper compares neurosurgical patients with COVID-19 for perioperative complications to those without COVID-19.

31 Jan 2022

A substrate envelope approach to examine drug resistance potential of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro

A team of scientists from the United States has recently defined the substrate envelop of the main protease of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server while awaiting peer review.

31 Jan 2022

Vaccine-induced immunological memory is similar for Omicron and Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study by Norwegian researchers suggests that vaccine-induced immunological memory and the activation of recall responses in the body yields similar coverage for Omicron and Delta variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The paper is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server while it undergoes peer review.

31 Jan 2022

Research shows minks mimic severe COVID-19 symptoms, including ARDS

Minks may be a suitable animal model for testing severe COVID-19 infections, finds a recent bioRxiv* preprint study. While mice and ferrets are used in preclinical severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), there is currently no model specific to severe disease.

30 Jan 2022

Study explores factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in individuals with psoriasis

About 40% of people living with psoriasis have had delays to psoriasis treatment and care from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study posted to the medRxiv* server. People of younger age and belonging to an ethnic minority group were more likely to be affected by these disruptions to care.

30 Jan 2022

Children and adolescents respond as well or better than adults to mRNA-1273 COVID vaccination

A recent study assesses the neutralization efficacy of the mRNA-1273 vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in children, adolescents, and adults.

30 Jan 2022

Study shows homologous COVID boosters better than heterologous in most kidney transplant recipients

Researchers screen kidney transplant recipients to evaluate their serological responses following immunization with three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

30 Jan 2022

Immunity based upon “mild" Omicron infection is weak for Omicron reinfection

Researchers evaluate antibody responses in vaccinated individuals who subsequently developed Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections.

30 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccines elicit cross-reactive antibodies against endemic coronaviruses

Researchers study the interaction between immunity to endemic coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jan 2022

Escape from vaccine-induced immunity likely contributed to rapid rise of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Researchers investigate whether the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is more likely to infect vaccinated individuals than the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant.

30 Jan 2022

Scientists evaluate zoonotic potential of NeoCoV, a coronavirus related to MERS-CoV

Researchers identify ACE2 as the functional receptor of the two close relatives of MERS-CoV, NeoCoV and PDF-2180-CoV, in bats.

30 Jan 2022

Research evaluates whether HCWs exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at home should work

Researchers assess the risk of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a tertiary care mother and child center in Canada.

30 Jan 2022

Using lateral flow testing to define COVID-19 self-isolation period

A recent study discusses the role of lateral flow device testing in potentially improving COVID-19 isolation policies.

30 Jan 2022

Imaging microscopy shows killer T-cells targeting SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers demonstrate how cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs) with specificity for SARS-CoV-2 eliminate multiple infected targets.

30 Jan 2022

Adults and children have similar neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers describe the kinetics of SARS-CoV-2-specific serum antibodies in convalescent children over six months following infection.

30 Jan 2022

Reducing OR availability by 15% helps address hospital staff shortage caused by the pandemic

Decreasing operating room (OR) availability by 15% helped a hospital address a 30% staff shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' ADVANCE 2022, the Anesthesiology Business Event.

30 Jan 2022

New app and lab kit transform a smartphone into COVID-19 / flu detection system

In a potential game changer for COVID-19 pandemic control efforts, a new cell phone app and lab kit have transformed a smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system.

29 Jan 2022

Majority of American adults over 50 support steps to reduce risk of firearm injury and death

A strong majority of American adults over 50—including the 37% of older adults who own guns or live with someone who does—supports specific steps that could reduce the risk of firearm injury and death, according to a University of Michigan study.

29 Jan 2022

AI-based work scheduling improves physician engagement and reduces burnout

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based scheduling significantly improves physician engagement and reduces burnout by creating fair and flexible schedules that support work-life balance -; even during the COVID-19 pandemic -; according to research being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' ADVANCE 2022, the Anesthesiology Business Event.

29 Jan 2022

COVID-19 disruptions affect one sibling more than the other in multi-child families

COVID-19 disruptions in homes with two or more children affect one sibling more than the other, according to a new study.

29 Jan 2022

covid 19 News and Research

Patients undergoing neurosurgical operations with concomitant COVID-19 infection have higher rates of perioperative complications

A substrate envelope approach to examine drug resistance potential of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro

Vaccine-induced immunological memory is similar for Omicron and Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research shows minks mimic severe COVID-19 symptoms, including ARDS

Study explores factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in individuals with psoriasis

Children and adolescents respond as well or better than adults to mRNA-1273 COVID vaccination

Study shows homologous COVID boosters better than heterologous in most kidney transplant recipients

Immunity based upon “mild" Omicron infection is weak for Omicron reinfection

COVID-19 vaccines elicit cross-reactive antibodies against endemic coronaviruses

Escape from vaccine-induced immunity likely contributed to rapid rise of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Scientists evaluate zoonotic potential of NeoCoV, a coronavirus related to MERS-CoV

Research evaluates whether HCWs exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at home should work

Using lateral flow testing to define COVID-19 self-isolation period

Imaging microscopy shows killer T-cells targeting SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Adults and children have similar neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Reducing OR availability by 15% helps address hospital staff shortage caused by the pandemic

New app and lab kit transform a smartphone into COVID-19 / flu detection system

Majority of American adults over 50 support steps to reduce risk of firearm injury and death

AI-based work scheduling improves physician engagement and reduces burnout

COVID-19 disruptions affect one sibling more than the other in multi-child families

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