Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

New study maps out long COVID patterns in England, showing who is most at risk

A study of 19 million adults in England reveals demographic and clinical patterns of long COVID, highlighting higher rates among women, middle-aged adults, and those with comorbidities, with vaccination linked to lower incidence.

22 May 2024

Study reveals ferroptosis as a major driver of severe COVID-19 lung damage

Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent cell death mechanism, is identified as a key factor in severe COVID-19 lung disease, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets.

22 May 2024

Dupilumab shows promise in cutting COPD flare-ups and boosting lung function

Dupilumab significantly reduces exacerbations and improves lung function in COPD patients with elevated eosinophil counts, confirming the efficacy of targeting type 2 inflammation.

22 May 2024

He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill.

Vincent Wasney and his fiancée, Sarah Eberlein, had never visited the ocean. They'd never even been on a plane.

22 May 2024

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

A comprehensive study in The Lancet reveals the global health impacts of 88 risk factors, emphasizing the significant burden of air pollution and high blood pressure.

21 May 2024

Can a coach-supported mobile health intervention reduce dementia risk?

Whether a coach-supported mHealth intervention can reduce dementia risk factors in high-risk, underserved populations.

21 May 2024

Fake news unmasked: Emotional features boost fake news detection accuracy on social media

Researchers found that integrating emotional features, particularly negative emotions, into machine learning models enhances the accuracy of fake news detection on social media platforms. This study highlights the crucial role of emotions in distinguishing between real and fake news during the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 May 2024

Early blood pressure control in ambulances shows no clear benefit for stroke patients, study finds

Study published in the New England Journal of Medicine evaluated the impact of early blood-pressure control in ambulances for acute stroke patients, finding no significant improvement in clinical outcomes compared to standard care.

20 May 2024

LVRNA009 mRNA vaccine shows long-term efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was caused by SARS-CoV-2.

20 May 2024

Study reveals alarming rates of postpartum depression among mothers in six countries

Study published in BMC Public Health identified the prevalence, predictors, and coping strategies for postpartum depression (PPD) among mothers in six countries, highlighting significant variation across different cultural and demographic contexts.

19 May 2024

Study reveals positive impact of repeat COVID-19 vaccinations

Health-care workers received the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.

17 May 2024

Innovative electrostatic sampler enhances rapid monitoring of airborne viruses

Airborne transmission of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, has been a focal point for infection prevention in multi-use facilities with dense populations.

17 May 2024

Pre-vaccine COVID-19: US study reveals hospitalization rate of 5.7% and fatality rate of 1.7%

Study estimates COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates in the US during the pre-vaccination period, revealing significant age and racial disparities in outcomes.

17 May 2024

Clinical trial suggests hypertension self-management strategies may be effective to control blood pressure

The study findings suggest that self-management strategies for hypertension may effectively reduce blood pressure levels over 24 months without increasing healthcare resource utilization or adverse events as compared to usual care.

16 May 2024

COVID-19 linked to rise in autoimmune lung disease, study finds

A study in eBioMedicine identifies shared immunopathology between SARS-CoV-2 infection and MDA5 autoimmunity, highlighting a surge in MDA5+ cases and interstitial lung disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 May 2024

Nursing homes wield pandemic immunity laws to duck wrongful death suits

In early 2020, with reports of covid-19 outbreaks making dire headlines, Trever Schapers worried about her father's safety in a nursing home in Queens.

14 May 2024

Curcuminoid compounds show promise against COVID-19 in neuronal cells

The effects of curcumin and curcuminoids on a human neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y) infected with SARS-CoV-2.

14 May 2024

COVID-19 survivors show lasting brain function alterations, fMRI study finds

The long-term impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on brain function.

14 May 2024

Children can boost vaccination rates by educating their grandparents

Whether a health education intervention offered to Chinese college students will increase severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster vaccinations.

14 May 2024