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Proper diet linked to better clinical outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A full and varied diet is an important factor in the treatment of COVID-19. However, quarantine restrictions can make it difficult to purchase products, and it becomes more difficult to follow the recommendations.

3 Dec 2021

Evaluating comparative effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines among US veterans

A new study provided evidence of a lower 24-week risk of COVID-19–related outcomes among recipients of the mRNA-1273 vaccine, compared to their counterparts who received the BNT162b2 vaccine.

3 Dec 2021

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in New York State

A new study reports that BNT162b2 booster doses are safe and have shown enhancement in short-term protection against the Delta variant.

3 Dec 2021

Quantum mechanical model offers insights into SARS-CoV-2 evolution

Researchers used an ab initio full quantum mechanical model to characterize the spike protein RBD interactions with host cells and gain mechanistic insights into SARS-CoV-2 evolution.

3 Dec 2021

Predicting COVID-19 transmission dynamics in the USA

Researchers used an SEIR type compartmental model to predict the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission in the USA.

3 Dec 2021

Subcutaneously administered monoclonal antibodies associated with reduced hospitalization and death amongst COVID 19 outpatients

A new preprint describes the results of a study that compares intravenous administration of one such therapy to its subcutaneous use, in terms of clinical outcomes.

3 Dec 2021

Characterization of two novel SARS-CoV-2 delta variant sublineages

Researchers characterized the two novel AY.43 sublineages of the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant with probable Brazilian origin.

3 Dec 2021

Ethics of using hospital resources on unvaccinated-by-choice severe COVID-19 patients

A new opinion piece published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society provides an exhaustive examination of the ethics of using hospital resources on unvaccinated-by-choice COVID-19 pneumonia patients, versus patients with other serious illnesses whose diseases are not progressing as quickly.

3 Dec 2021

CRISPR-based DETECTR® assay for faster SARS-CoV-2 surveillance

Researchers from the USA discuss the development and validation of CRISPR-Cas12-based COVID-19 variant DETECTR® assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

3 Dec 2021

Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization among children with markers of uncontrolled asthma

The paper describes a national cohort study including all children in Scotland between the ages of 5 and 17 years who were part of the Early Pandemic Evaluation and Enhanced Surveillance of COVID-19 (EAVE II).

3 Dec 2021

Novel peptide-antibody fusion molecule enhances SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

A recent study reports neutralizing efficacy for a fused peptide-antibody molecule against SARS-CoV-2, providing hope that therapeutic neutralizing antibodies may soon be available.

3 Dec 2021

Study finds third dose of BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 is moderately effective against post-vaccination COVID-19 infection

The current study used VHA electronic health records (EHR) to estimate the effectiveness of the booster dose in the USA against post-vaccination COVID-19.

3 Dec 2021

Pediatric COVID-19 and PIMS-TS: hospitalization, severe disease and mortality risk

The aim of the study was to assess the risk for these outcomes among children of various ages.

3 Dec 2021

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children’s and adolescents’ lifestyle behaviors

A new study describes changes in physical activity, screen time, and sleep duration in Swiss children during the pandemic, and how these correlated with well-being.

3 Dec 2021

Modeling emergence and dynamics of new COVID-19 variants in the UK

Computer simulations describe global features observed in the daily number of cases and can be applied to any country of interest.

3 Dec 2021

Hybrid immunity provides the highest and most durable immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection

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2 Dec 2021

In-depth analysis of SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells in unexposed individuals

A new study aimed to analyze SARS-CoV-2 specific T-cells in unexposed individuals.

2 Dec 2021

Link between tobacco product use and alcohol consumption with anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after BNT162b2 vaccine

In a Japanese study, smoking, HNB tobacco products, and alcohol use have been shown to impair the immunological response to the COVID-19 vaccination.

2 Dec 2021

New interactive graphic will help decision makers and the public understand, mitigate COVID-19 risks

The tool will help decision makers and the public understand what the risks are, including when eating out in a small restaurant, if they can safely sing in a choir, and how much difference it makes if a window is open.

2 Dec 2021

Government signs new contracts to secure the supply of vaccine stock in light of new variant

The government has signed new contracts to secure the supply of our vaccine stock to future proof the country's vaccine programme.

2 Dec 2021

Disease/Infection News

Proper diet linked to better clinical outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Evaluating comparative effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines among US veterans

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in New York State

Quantum mechanical model offers insights into SARS-CoV-2 evolution

Predicting COVID-19 transmission dynamics in the USA

Subcutaneously administered monoclonal antibodies associated with reduced hospitalization and death amongst COVID 19 outpatients

Characterization of two novel SARS-CoV-2 delta variant sublineages

Ethics of using hospital resources on unvaccinated-by-choice severe COVID-19 patients

CRISPR-based DETECTR® assay for faster SARS-CoV-2 surveillance

Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization among children with markers of uncontrolled asthma

Novel peptide-antibody fusion molecule enhances SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

Study finds third dose of BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 is moderately effective against post-vaccination COVID-19 infection

Pediatric COVID-19 and PIMS-TS: hospitalization, severe disease and mortality risk

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children’s and adolescents’ lifestyle behaviors

Modeling emergence and dynamics of new COVID-19 variants in the UK

Hybrid immunity provides the highest and most durable immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection

In-depth analysis of SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells in unexposed individuals

Link between tobacco product use and alcohol consumption with anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after BNT162b2 vaccine

New interactive graphic will help decision makers and the public understand, mitigate COVID-19 risks

Government signs new contracts to secure the supply of vaccine stock in light of new variant

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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