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Specific wavelength of UV light is safe and effective way to kill SARS-CoV-2 virus

A specific wavelength of ultraviolet (UV) light is not only extremely effective at killing the virus which causes COVID-19, but is also safer for use in public spaces, finds new University of Colorado Boulder research.

4 Oct 2021

J&J vaccine prevents SARS-CoV-2-induced thrombosis and inflammation in hamsters

In a recent study, researchers performed bulk RNA-Seq transcriptomic profiling of lungs from vaccinated and unvaccinated hamsters with the Janssen vaccine.

4 Oct 2021

Researchers launch new study of COVID-19 vaccination schedules in 12-to-16-year-olds

Researchers running the University of Oxford-led Com-COV programme have launched a new study of COVID-19 vaccination schedules in young people aged 12 to 16.

4 Oct 2021

mRNA vaccination induces strong humoral immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in over 80's

A recent study assesses the serological and cellular responses to Pfizer’s BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine in people aged 80-96 years.

4 Oct 2021

Housing environment influenced mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

The last year and a half have been a struggle for all of us, and that's putting it lightly. But in terms of mental health, apartment-dwelling Americans-;especially those living alone-;may have suffered more mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic than those living with their families in the suburbs, suggests new research from the University of Georgia.

4 Oct 2021

Depression among US adults persisted and worsened during first year of COVID-19

People with lower incomes and who experienced multiple COVID-related stressors were more likely to feel the toll of the pandemic, as the socioeconomic inequities in mental health continue to widen.

4 Oct 2021

Research shows 40% decline in colorectal cancer diagnoses during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases diagnosed fell dramatically by 40% in a year during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research presented today at UEG Week Virtual 2021 has shown.

4 Oct 2021

Health-related quality of life of COVID-19 patients with long-COVID: Study

Researchers conducted a survey-based study and assessed the impact of long COVID on the health-related quality of life in Japanese COVID-19 patients.

4 Oct 2021

Using nasopharyngeal microbiota as early biomarker in patients with COVID-19

A new study aimed to analyze the nasopharyngeal microbiota of patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19.

4 Oct 2021

Elucidating the natural spillover theory on the SARS-CoV-2 emergence

To determine whether SARS-CoV-2 resulted from a natural spillover into humans, researchers discuss the veracity of early SARS-CoV-2 lineages.

4 Oct 2021

Post-COVID depressive symptoms respond well to antidepressants, study shows

The COVID pandemic has led to a significant increase in mental health problems. Now, in some good news, a pilot study has shown that depressed patients who have suffered from COVID respond better to standard antidepressants than do people who have not had COVID.

4 Oct 2021

Scientists identify emerging infectious disease caused by a new nairovirus in Japan

A previously unknown virus that can infect humans and cause disease has been identified by scientists in Japan.

4 Oct 2021

E-cigarette use among youth remains a serious public health issue during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students reported currently using e-cigarettes in 2021, with more than 8 in 10 of those youth using flavored e-cigarettes.

4 Oct 2021

Prevalence of adaptive and prolonged infections’ mutations in receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

A new study used the available nucleotide sequence data on the NCBI COVID-19 database and estimated the global prevalence of adaptive and prolonged infections' mutations in the RBD of the S protein.

4 Oct 2021

Antibody kinetics after natural SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in Hispanic/Latino population

A new study addressing this issue has been published in Viruses that shows that functional neutralizing antibody tests are more relevant indicators than the presence or absence of binding antibodies.

4 Oct 2021

Mandatory vaccines for health care workers might upend nurses’ training

Kaitlyn Hevner expects to complete a 15-month accelerated nursing program at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in December. For her clinical training this fall, she's working 12-hour shifts on weekends with medical-surgical patients at a hospital.

4 Oct 2021

Difficulties of stability and storage of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Two researchers have collaborated to review the difficulties faced in storing and transporting these vaccines in a manner that will keep them stable.

4 Oct 2021

Key lessons from COVID-19 pandemic for scientific and clinical communities

In a paper published in the journal Cell, researchers have investigated and criticized clinical care management and drug administration within the pandemic.

4 Oct 2021

Antiviral activity of wheat germ Agglutinin against SARS-CoV-2

A new study reports the antiviral activity of WGA against SARS-CoV-2 and its two Variants of Concern - Alpha and Beta.

4 Oct 2021

Breakthrough research reveals why some Covid patients may die from the disease

The number of Covid cases in the UK has risen 12% this week, but while some people may be hospitalized, others will suffer little more than a loss of smell. London Medical Laboratory says new research is now revealing everyone’s immune system is as unique as their fingerprint.

4 Oct 2021

covid 19 News and Research

Specific wavelength of UV light is safe and effective way to kill SARS-CoV-2 virus

J&J vaccine prevents SARS-CoV-2-induced thrombosis and inflammation in hamsters

Researchers launch new study of COVID-19 vaccination schedules in 12-to-16-year-olds

mRNA vaccination induces strong humoral immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in over 80's

Housing environment influenced mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Depression among US adults persisted and worsened during first year of COVID-19

Research shows 40% decline in colorectal cancer diagnoses during COVID-19 pandemic

Health-related quality of life of COVID-19 patients with long-COVID: Study

Using nasopharyngeal microbiota as early biomarker in patients with COVID-19

Elucidating the natural spillover theory on the SARS-CoV-2 emergence

Post-COVID depressive symptoms respond well to antidepressants, study shows

Scientists identify emerging infectious disease caused by a new nairovirus in Japan

E-cigarette use among youth remains a serious public health issue during the COVID-19 pandemic

Prevalence of adaptive and prolonged infections’ mutations in receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Antibody kinetics after natural SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in Hispanic/Latino population

Mandatory vaccines for health care workers might upend nurses’ training

Difficulties of stability and storage of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Key lessons from COVID-19 pandemic for scientific and clinical communities

Antiviral activity of wheat germ Agglutinin against SARS-CoV-2

Breakthrough research reveals why some Covid patients may die from the disease

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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