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Danish study shows lower risk of hospitalization in Omicron cases compared to Delta

In a recent study posted to the Preprints with The Lancet* server, a large team of researchers estimated the comparative risk of hospitalization after infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron and Delta variants of concern (VOCs) in Denmark.

24 Jan 2022

Current vaccines prompt the body to make effective, long-lasting T cells against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found that four COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, J&J/Janssen, and Novavax) prompt the body to make effective, long-lasting T cells against SARS-CoV-2.

24 Jan 2022

The long-term neurologic consequences of COVID-19

A team of researchers recently provided insights into central nervous system consequences of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a perspective paper published in the Science journal.

24 Jan 2022

Eligible adults urged to take part in world-first COVID-19 study of antivirals

Adults over the age of 50 or with an underlying health condition who test positive for COVID-19 are being urged to sign up for a world-first COVID-19 study which is providing life-saving antivirals to thousands of people.

24 Jan 2022

Study could offer a novel strategy to fight respiratory syncytial virus and coronaviruses

A new approach that targets the cellular machinery that viruses need to reproduce – rather than the virus itself – appears to stem replication of a common childhood pathogen known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study.

24 Jan 2022

New, low-cost COVID-19 test could make high-performance testing more accessible

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new test for COVID-19 that combines the speed of over-the-counter antigen tests with the accuracy of PCR tests that are processed in medical labs and hospitals.

24 Jan 2022

Constructing SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles in tobacco plants for vaccine development

In a study published in the latest issue of the Scientific Reports, a team of researchers constructed virus-like particles (VLPs) composed of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) membrane (M), envelope (E), and nucleocapsid (N) proteins in tobacco plant using Agrobacterium-mediated delivery.

24 Jan 2022

Study finds a sharp dip in access to care for poorer Americans during the pandemic

Americans' use of common outpatient health services dipped sharply at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, then rebounded to near-normal levels by the end of 2020, only to decline again during the second surge in January–February 2021, according to a new UCLA-led study.

24 Jan 2022

New study finds no increase in dog or cat ownership during the pandemic

In March 2020, Americans began experiencing numerous lifestyle changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some reports have suggested that pet acquisition and ownership increased during this period, and some have suggested shelters and rescues will be overwhelmed once pandemic-related restrictions are lifted and lifestyles shift yet again.

24 Jan 2022

Lower risk of vaccine-breakthrough infections for mRNA-1273 recipients

Recently, a team of researchers examined breakthrough infections, hospitalizations, and mortality rates in double-dose messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine recipients in a research letter published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA).

24 Jan 2022

Johns Hopkins experts offer suggestions to address challenges of online learning for children with cancer

Thousands of schools transitioned to online learning in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which time many children with cancer and other chronic health needs, as well as those with special education needs, faced significant challenges to learning online.

24 Jan 2022

Experts issue new CPR guidance addressing highly contagious variants of SARS-CoV-2

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association and collaborating organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Respiratory Care, the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, continue to provide interim guidance to address the latest scientific research related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, particularly the Delta and Omicron variants.

24 Jan 2022

Supportive relationships, healthy behaviors may have a positive effect on adolescents' mental health during the pandemic

Longitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 found that supportive relationships with family and friends and healthy behaviors, like engaging in physical activity and better sleep, appeared to shield against the harmful effects of the pandemic on adolescents' mental health.

24 Jan 2022

COVID-19 testing measures simplified for travelers arriving in the UK from 11 February

All testing measures for eligible fully vaccinated travelers arriving in the UK will be removed from 4am on 11 February, as the government goes one step further to reopen the travel sector.

24 Jan 2022

Why Medicare doesn’t pay for rapid at-home covid tests

What group is especially vulnerable to the ravages of covid-19 even if fully vaccinated and boosted? Seniors. And who will have an especially tough time getting free at-home covid tests under the Biden administration's plan? Yes, seniors.

24 Jan 2022

Researchers examine benefits of lateral flow testing with regards to the new Paxlovid drug for treatment of COVID-19

In a new study, researchers from Harvard University explored the benefits of different COVID-19 testing schemes with regards to the new Paxlovid drug.

24 Jan 2022

Study explains why Omicron infections are less likely to cause severe disease

A new study by researchers from the University of Kent and the Goethe University Frankfurt shows that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is less effective than Delta at blocking a cellular defense mechanism against viruses, the so-called “interferon response”.

24 Jan 2022

covid 19 News and Research

Danish study shows lower risk of hospitalization in Omicron cases compared to Delta

Current vaccines prompt the body to make effective, long-lasting T cells against SARS-CoV-2 variants

The long-term neurologic consequences of COVID-19

Eligible adults urged to take part in world-first COVID-19 study of antivirals

Study could offer a novel strategy to fight respiratory syncytial virus and coronaviruses

New, low-cost COVID-19 test could make high-performance testing more accessible

Constructing SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles in tobacco plants for vaccine development

Study finds a sharp dip in access to care for poorer Americans during the pandemic

New study finds no increase in dog or cat ownership during the pandemic

Lower risk of vaccine-breakthrough infections for mRNA-1273 recipients

Johns Hopkins experts offer suggestions to address challenges of online learning for children with cancer

Experts issue new CPR guidance addressing highly contagious variants of SARS-CoV-2

Supportive relationships, healthy behaviors may have a positive effect on adolescents' mental health during the pandemic

COVID-19 testing measures simplified for travelers arriving in the UK from 11 February

Why Medicare doesn’t pay for rapid at-home covid tests

Researchers examine benefits of lateral flow testing with regards to the new Paxlovid drug for treatment of COVID-19

Study explains why Omicron infections are less likely to cause severe disease

Attenuated tissue immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in obese and non-obese patients

Investigating Omicron’s fitness and replicative potential compared with earlier SARS-CoV-2 variants using organoids

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccination on Delta variant resurgence in Israel

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

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