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NHS COVID-19 app study shows digital contact tracing's effectiveness in predicting virus transmission risks

A comprehensive study in the Nature journal analyzed over seven million data points from the NHS COVID-19 app, revealing how digital contact tracing can effectively predict SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks based on exposure duration and proximity.

20 Dec 2023

New vaccine strategy targets SARS-CoV-2's stable S2 subunit, offering broad protection against evolving variants

Study presents a new SARS-CoV-2 S2 subunit vaccine that elicits strong antibody responses against various sarbecovirus strains, including challenging variants like XBB.1.5, demonstrating its potential as a broadly effective and stable vaccine option.

18 Dec 2023

New Year's Eve celebrations linked to spike in COVID-19 cases: Small gatherings, not large events, the main culprit

Study investigates the impact of New Year's Eve celebrations on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Belgium, revealing that small-scale social gatherings, rather than large events, significantly contributed to a surge in COVID-19 cases among higher education students.

18 Dec 2023

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Review examines the relationship between type 1 diabetes and weight disorders, debunking myths about T1D and offering recommendations for future research and therapeutic interventions.

18 Dec 2023

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Study reveals that hospitalized COVID-19 patients face higher long-term risks of death and health adversities across multiple organ systems compared to those hospitalized with seasonal influenza.

18 Dec 2023

New study shows XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces hospitalizations and ICU admissions in older adults

Study evaluates the effectiveness of the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine in reducing hospitalizations and ICU admissions among vaccinated adults aged 60 and over in the Netherlands, showing a 70.7% effectiveness against hospitalization and 73.3% against ICU admission.

17 Dec 2023

Study sheds light on global laboratory-acquired infections and pathogen escapes

Study analyzes global incidents of laboratory-acquired infections and accidental pathogen escapes from 2000 to 2021, highlighting the need for improved biosafety protocols and reporting systems.

17 Dec 2023

New dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against multiple virus strains

Study introduces a novel dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine, showing its effectiveness in inducing strong immune responses and offering protection against various SARS-CoV-2 strains, including Omicron.

15 Dec 2023

Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in reducing severe symptoms

Study evaluates the single-dose intranasal spray vaccine dNS1-RBD, finding it effective against symptomatic COVID-19, particularly in reducing severe symptoms and respiratory issues.

15 Dec 2023

Hidden reservoir revealed: Extracellular vesicles could be potential source of COVID recurrence

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has posed unprecedented challenges worldwide.

14 Dec 2023

Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again

Three years after more than 3,600 health workers died of covid-19, occupational safety experts warn that those on the front lines may once again be at risk if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention takes its committee's advice on infection control guidelines in health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and jails.

14 Dec 2023

IFNγ identified as crucial for reducing pulmonary viral loads in COVID-19, new research shows

The role of type-2 interferon (IFNγ) in antiviral immunity.

14 Dec 2023

New study highlights the need for advanced pneumococcal vaccines in the wake of pre-COVID data

The risk factors associated with CAP caused by serotypes in the different pneumococcal vaccines.

14 Dec 2023

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

Study reveals that persistent COVID-19 symptoms and severe infections significantly impact the economic conditions of US families, with low-income households being more vulnerable to financial hardships.

13 Dec 2023

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Study reveals that COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces the prevalence of anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms among Chinese adults, with vaccinated individuals reporting lower severity of these conditions compared to non-vaccinated individuals.

13 Dec 2023

Are COVID-19 outcomes, including severe COVID-19 and persistent symptoms, associated with economic hardship among US families?

Researchers investigated the relationship between COVID-19 health outcomes, economic hardship during the pandemic, and pre-pandemic socioeconomic status in United States families.

13 Dec 2023

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

NHS COVID-19 app study shows digital contact tracing's effectiveness in predicting virus transmission risks

New vaccine strategy targets SARS-CoV-2's stable S2 subunit, offering broad protection against evolving variants

New Year's Eve celebrations linked to spike in COVID-19 cases: Small gatherings, not large events, the main culprit

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

New study shows XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces hospitalizations and ICU admissions in older adults

Study sheds light on global laboratory-acquired infections and pathogen escapes

New dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against multiple virus strains

Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in reducing severe symptoms

Hidden reservoir revealed: Extracellular vesicles could be potential source of COVID recurrence

Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again

IFNγ identified as crucial for reducing pulmonary viral loads in COVID-19, new research shows

New study highlights the need for advanced pneumococcal vaccines in the wake of pre-COVID data

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Are COVID-19 outcomes, including severe COVID-19 and persistent symptoms, associated with economic hardship among US families?

U.S. veterans' study reveals key insights into Long COVID and protective role of vaccination

Loneliness linked to increased mortality risk in older adults, study finds

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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