Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Wastewater surveillance reveals hidden scale of mpox rpidemic, challenging official figures

Research highlights the potential of wastewater-based epidemiology as a complementary tool to clinical monitoring for assessing the magnitude of a mpox epidemic. Findings suggest that the presence of mpox DNA in wastewater does not directly correspond to the number of hospitalizations, indicating the underestimation of the epidemic's scale and unidentified cases.

19 May 2023

COVID's latest twist: New XBB variant gains strength through recombination, outsmarting immunity and amplifying fusogenicity

Research discusses the emergence of a highly diversified SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant called XBB, which is spreading rapidly around the world. XBB emerged through the recombination of two cocirculating BA.2 lineages, BJ.1 and BM.1.1.1, during the summer of 2022.

18 May 2023

Investigating the changes in severity and epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infections among children

Shifting Epidemiology and Severity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

18 May 2023

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

Researchers investigate whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused hyperglycemia.

18 May 2023

A covid test Medicare scam may be a trial run for further fraud

Medicare coverage for at-home covid-19 tests ended last week, but the scams spawned by the temporary pandemic benefit could have lingering consequences for seniors.

18 May 2023

Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings

Researchers advocated that it was not the (right) time to stop using masks in healthcare settings.

18 May 2023

ChatGPT raises concerns of AI-driven infodemic in public health

Researchers examine the evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) and the profound impact of ChatGPT on the AI field. It highlights the opportunities and ethical challenges posed by LLMs, particularly in relation to public health and the spread of misinformation.

17 May 2023

Post-COVID condition varies by variant and vaccination status

Research investigates the post-COVID-19 condition, analyzing its profiles based on viral variants and vaccination status. Understanding these profiles can aid in personalized patient care.

17 May 2023

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

Researchers analyzed the evolution of the post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.

17 May 2023

Novel antibodies target human receptors to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and future sarbecoviruses

Researchers generated six human monoclonal antibodies that prevented infection.

17 May 2023

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers presented updated evidence of the effectiveness of masks in preventing SARS-CoV-2.

17 May 2023

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Researchers discussed the efficacy of masks in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 May 2023

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Research examines the impact of long-Covid syndrome on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with mild or moderate SARS-CoV-2 infections. It reveals significant impairments in physical and mental health, emphasizing the need for long-term surveillance and support for affected individuals.

16 May 2023

Cancer patients can initiate SARS-CoV-2 vaccination three months after bone marrow transplant

Patients with cancer whose immune systems are being supported or rebuilt by bone marrow transplantation should begin receiving vaccines for protection against SARS-CoV-2 three months post-transplant, according to a large, prospective, observational study led collaboratively by the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research, the Blood & Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

16 May 2023

Study reveals staggering toll of being Black in America: 1.6M excess deaths over 22 years

Research has long shown that Black people live sicker lives and die younger than white people.

16 May 2023

A flexible living approach is needed to maintain NICE’s long-term effects of COVID-19 (LTE) guidelines

Researchers described the establishment, execution, and assessment of a flexible living strategy.

16 May 2023

Novel 'CLEVER' method accelerates engineering and genetic study of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Researchers described rapid mutagenesis and rescue of SARS-CoV-2 variants without cloning.

16 May 2023

Insights from blood donors: Serosurveillance reveals population insights for targeted health interventions

Research highlights the effectiveness of serosurveillance in monitoring SARS-CoV-2 exposure within a population. It emphasizes the importance of considering demographic variations in antibody prevalence to inform targeted public health strategies.

16 May 2023

Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Research paper examines the potential link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), the long-term effects of COVID-19. It investigates whether OSA increases the risk of more severe PASC outcomes.

15 May 2023

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers examine the impact of obesity on COVID-19 outcomes and the effectiveness of vaccines in individuals with obesity. Using data from Scotland, the study explores the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and hospitalization/mortality due to COVID-19.

15 May 2023

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Wastewater surveillance reveals hidden scale of mpox rpidemic, challenging official figures

COVID's latest twist: New XBB variant gains strength through recombination, outsmarting immunity and amplifying fusogenicity

Investigating the changes in severity and epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infections among children

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

A covid test Medicare scam may be a trial run for further fraud

Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings

ChatGPT raises concerns of AI-driven infodemic in public health

Post-COVID condition varies by variant and vaccination status

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

Novel antibodies target human receptors to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and future sarbecoviruses

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Cancer patients can initiate SARS-CoV-2 vaccination three months after bone marrow transplant

Study reveals staggering toll of being Black in America: 1.6M excess deaths over 22 years

A flexible living approach is needed to maintain NICE’s long-term effects of COVID-19 (LTE) guidelines

Novel 'CLEVER' method accelerates engineering and genetic study of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Insights from blood donors: Serosurveillance reveals population insights for targeted health interventions

Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

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