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Potent extended anti- SARS-CoV-2 effect of titanium dioxide surface coatings

A team of researchers has explored the possibility of coating surfaces with TiO2 as a tool to inactivate SARS-CoV-2.

7 Oct 2021

Critical function of IL-7 in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of COVID-19 patients

In this review, researchers summarized the therapeutic and pathogenic role of IL-7 in patients with COVID-19 and examined the promising role of IL-7 as a vaccine adjuvant.

7 Oct 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations associated with reduction of COVID-19 infections and deaths among Medicare beneficiaries

A study identified associations between COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths among Medicare FFS beneficiaries and the fully vaccinated population at the county level.

7 Oct 2021

non-RBD mutation in SARS-CoV-2 variants enhances resistance to neutralizing antibodies

Researchers from Ohio State University have been investigating mutations in the rest of the spike protein, particularly the Q677H mutation.

7 Oct 2021

Scientists develop a cell-free assay to screen SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitors

Scientists have developed and validated a cell-free fluorescence assay for the rapid screening of protein inhibitors.

7 Oct 2021

Study suggests continued delta variant outbreaks unless vaccination reaches high coverage levels in adults and children

Researchers have conducted a mathematical modeling study to understand how expanding vaccination to younger age groups may reduce the increasing case numbers.

7 Oct 2021

After 5 months, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine remains highly protective against hospitalization and death

The study "Effectiveness of mRNA BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine up to 6 months in a large integrated health system in the USA: a retrospective cohort study" is published in the journal The Lancet.

7 Oct 2021

Large study of COVID vaccine side effects in Sweden

Recently, researchers from Sweden reported population-based, age- and sex-specific background incidence rates of conditions that represent potential COVID-19 vaccine adverse events of special interest (AESI) in the general Swedish population with the help of registered data. This study is published on the medRxiv* preprint server.

6 Oct 2021

SARS-CoV-2 evolution promoted by long-term infection in patient with B cell depletion

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server focused on a patient with a persistent symptomatic viral infection for over a year. Researchers amplified sub-genomic transcripts for the E gene (sgE) using nasopharyngeal samples of the patient infected with SARS-CoV-2 over the course of 335 days.

6 Oct 2021

New model can predict the risk of airborne COVID-19 infection in offices and schools

As more UK workers and students return to offices and schools, a new model has been developed to predict the risk of airborne COVID-19 infection in such environments.

6 Oct 2021

Study shows new antibody resistant variants can emerge in patients treated with monoclonal antibodies

A new study, published on the medRxiv* preprint server, suggested that selective pressures induced by the administration of monoclonal antibodies (Bamlanivimab) may require increased genomic surveillance to identify and control the spread of therapy-induced variants.

6 Oct 2021

Novel proteomics approach predicts severe COVID-19 outcomes

Researchers in the United States, Canada, and the UK have developed a potential new approach to predicting severe and critical outcomes among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

6 Oct 2021

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions may increase preterm stillbirths

Researchers in Australia have reported that pregnant women in Melbourne were more likely to have a preterm stillbirth during the period when coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown restrictions were imposed on the city, than they were during the corresponding period one and two years prior.

6 Oct 2021

University of Kentucky studies show a notable rise in opioid overdose deaths among non-Hispanic Blacks

Recent studies by the University of Kentucky's HEALing Communities Study (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) researchers show a notable rise in opioid overdose death rates among non-Hispanic Black individuals.

6 Oct 2021

Graphene biosensor in a portable and wireless device for rapid SARS-CoV-2 detection

A new study posted to the medRxiv* server and led by Dr. Mattia D'Agostino, Dr. Eleonora Pavoni and Dr. Alice Romagnoli from the Polytechnic University of Marche in Ancona (Italy), a gFET biosensor that uses angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as a bioreceptor has been put forth as a viable solution.

6 Oct 2021

Study shows link between individual's sense of purpose and improved memory

Add an improved memory to the list of the many benefits that accompany having a sense of purpose in life.

6 Oct 2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial for children is underway in St. Louis

A pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial is underway in St. Louis. Led by Washington University School of Medicine, about 140 area children will receive the two-shot Moderna vaccine or placebo at St. Louis Children's Hospital as part of a clinical trial involving about 100 medical institutions in the U.S. and Canada.

6 Oct 2021

Pilot program tailored for trans men and nonbinary people encourages cervical screening

A pilot program that provided transgender men and nonbinary people with cervical cancer screening tailored to their biological needs and personal preferences was well-received and could provide a model for similar programs, according to results presented at the virtual 14th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, held October 6-8, 2021.

6 Oct 2021

Does vaccination prevent long COVID?

In a recent study, researchers evaluate the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on a large ongoing prospective cohort of patients with long COVID.

6 Oct 2021

Moderna COVID vaccine booster dose results in immune memory

A recent study presents evidence that a booster dose of the Moderna vaccine can induce a robust memory immune response against COVID-19.

6 Oct 2021

covid 19 News and Research

Potent extended anti- SARS-CoV-2 effect of titanium dioxide surface coatings

Critical function of IL-7 in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 vaccinations associated with reduction of COVID-19 infections and deaths among Medicare beneficiaries

non-RBD mutation in SARS-CoV-2 variants enhances resistance to neutralizing antibodies

Scientists develop a cell-free assay to screen SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitors

Study suggests continued delta variant outbreaks unless vaccination reaches high coverage levels in adults and children

After 5 months, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine remains highly protective against hospitalization and death

Large study of COVID vaccine side effects in Sweden

SARS-CoV-2 evolution promoted by long-term infection in patient with B cell depletion

New model can predict the risk of airborne COVID-19 infection in offices and schools

Study shows new antibody resistant variants can emerge in patients treated with monoclonal antibodies

Novel proteomics approach predicts severe COVID-19 outcomes

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions may increase preterm stillbirths

University of Kentucky studies show a notable rise in opioid overdose deaths among non-Hispanic Blacks

Graphene biosensor in a portable and wireless device for rapid SARS-CoV-2 detection

Study shows link between individual's sense of purpose and improved memory

COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial for children is underway in St. Louis

Pilot program tailored for trans men and nonbinary people encourages cervical screening

Does vaccination prevent long COVID?

Moderna COVID vaccine booster dose results in immune memory

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