Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Burnout threatens primary care workforce and doctors’ mental health

Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old physician, wiped away tears as she described the isolation she felt after losing a beloved patient.

7 Jun 2023

Is discontinuing universal SARS-CoV-2 testing at hospital admission in England and Scotland associated with increased hospital-onset infections?

Researchers performed a time series analysis using public data sets from both nations to examine whether this discontinuation resulted in a surge in hospital-onset COVID-19 cases.

7 Jun 2023

Mitigating the risks of future pandemics: Let bats have the habitats they need

A new paper in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health makes the case that pandemic prevention requires a global taboo whereby humanity agrees to leave bats alone-;to let them have the habitats they need, undisturbed.

7 Jun 2023

Prenatal COVID boosts protective power of breast milk

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy on postpartum human milk-derived extracellular vesicles.

6 Jun 2023

Review finds no indications of serious side effects of COVID-19 vaccines given to young children

A review of more than 245,000 doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines given to young children (most of them age 4 and younger) found no indications of serious side effects.

6 Jun 2023

Low-carb breakfast tames glucose spikes in type 2 diabetes

Low-carbohydrate diet reduces postprandial glucose and glycemic variability in type 2 diabetics as compared to those fed a standard low-fat breakfast.

6 Jun 2023

The University of Warwick launches "#Doctok" to address medical concerns to the younger generation

The University of Warwick is excited to announce the launch of "#DocTok," a new initiative that harnesses the expertise of medical doctor Dr James Gill to address and communicate possible medical concerns to the younger generation.

6 Jun 2023

Two studies seek to understand the drivers of chronic and progressive phase of COVID-19

Early studies of COVID-19 focused on the acute phase of the disease. However, attention has now turned to the long-term consequences of the disease, which are also significant causes of morbidity and mortality.

6 Jun 2023

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

The association of COVID-19 vaccination with menstrual cycle abnormalities.

6 Jun 2023

What role did children play in household viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, when enveloped virus rates were low, and relative proportions of COVID-19 were high?

Researchers performed a cohort study on a voluntary group in the United States.

6 Jun 2023

The universal role of Nsp1: Common mechanisms of translational shutdown by coronaviruses

Researchers investigate Nsp1 from SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and Bat-Hp-CoV using biophysical, structural, and biochemical assays.

5 Jun 2023

CDC reports an alarming rise in pediatric intracranial infections in the U.S.

Researchers confirm the occurrence of a cluster of intracranial infections and identify the risk factors responsible for this increase.

5 Jun 2023

Understanding the possible mechanisms of myocardial injury in patients with COVID-19

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal.

5 Jun 2023

A SARS-CoV-2 spike-targeting bispecific T-cell engager strategy for controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers described a novel strategy for controlling severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

5 Jun 2023

A novel assessment of the loss of life expectancy caused by COVID-19 between 2019 and 2020

Researchers compared the expected and actual changes in life expectancy from 2019 to 2020.

5 Jun 2023

Is translocator protein distribution volume elevated in the brain after acute COVID-19 infection with sequelae of depressive and cognitive symptoms?

Researchers discuss the occurrence of neuroinflammation after coronavirus disease 2019.

5 Jun 2023

Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection

Up to two years after infection, around 18% of unvaccinated individuals experience post-COVID-19 condition, highlighting higher symptom risk compared to controls. Effective interventions are crucial in mitigating the burden of this condition, and comprehensive clinical trial design considering multiple outcome measures, recovery rates, and symptom heterogeneity is essential for accurate interpretation.

5 Jun 2023

Unraveling the complexity of 'Long-COVID' and its impact on breathing

More than a third of COVID-19 patients experience long-lasting symptoms, known as post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID, with breathlessness being a commonly reported symptom. Pulmonary complications, such as fibrosis and thromboembolic disease, require careful assessment, and non-pharmacological interventions like pulmonary rehabilitation can help manage breathlessness.

5 Jun 2023

US blood donor study finds nearly half of population exhibits hybrid immunity to COVID-19

Hybrid immunity, resulting from both previous infection and vaccination, offers superior protection. Analysis of nationwide blood donor data reveals that by the third quarter of 2022, 96.4% of individuals had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from previous infection or vaccination, with 47.7% having hybrid immunity.

4 Jun 2023

The US, UK and Qatar launch a $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience program to help Somalia

Today (25 May 2023) the United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Mogadishu, and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) announced the launch of a $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience program through the Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) consortium.

2 Jun 2023

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Burnout threatens primary care workforce and doctors’ mental health

Is discontinuing universal SARS-CoV-2 testing at hospital admission in England and Scotland associated with increased hospital-onset infections?

Mitigating the risks of future pandemics: Let bats have the habitats they need

Prenatal COVID boosts protective power of breast milk

Review finds no indications of serious side effects of COVID-19 vaccines given to young children

Low-carb breakfast tames glucose spikes in type 2 diabetes

The University of Warwick launches "#Doctok" to address medical concerns to the younger generation

Two studies seek to understand the drivers of chronic and progressive phase of COVID-19

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

What role did children play in household viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, when enveloped virus rates were low, and relative proportions of COVID-19 were high?

The universal role of Nsp1: Common mechanisms of translational shutdown by coronaviruses

CDC reports an alarming rise in pediatric intracranial infections in the U.S.

Understanding the possible mechanisms of myocardial injury in patients with COVID-19

A SARS-CoV-2 spike-targeting bispecific T-cell engager strategy for controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection

A novel assessment of the loss of life expectancy caused by COVID-19 between 2019 and 2020

Is translocator protein distribution volume elevated in the brain after acute COVID-19 infection with sequelae of depressive and cognitive symptoms?

Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection

Unraveling the complexity of 'Long-COVID' and its impact on breathing

US blood donor study finds nearly half of population exhibits hybrid immunity to COVID-19

The US, UK and Qatar launch a $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience program to help Somalia

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

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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