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Study finds COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against Omicron rapidly wanes over time

In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open, researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis using secondary data from 40 published studies reporting time-varying, population-level coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine effectiveness (VE) estimates against laboratory-confirmed infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, Omicron or Delta, and symptomatic disease.

5 May 2023

Unlocking the puzzle: How ACE2 shapes macrophage responses in COVID-19

A new study investigates whether SARS-CoV-2 can enter and replicate in macrophages and whether ACE2 is involved in these mechanisms.

4 May 2023

Millions struggle: The hidden impact of post-COVID conditions on US adults

Researchers propose a model that could be used as a foundation for future research to determine long COVID prevalence.

4 May 2023

Health programs are at risk as debt ceiling cave-in looms

The partisan fight in Congress over how to raise the nation's debt ceiling to prevent a default has accelerated, as the U.S. Treasury predicted the borrowing limit could be reached as soon as June 1.

4 May 2023

Gun assault rates doubled for children in 4 major cities during the pandemic, new data shows

Rates of gun assaults on children roughly doubled during the covid-19 pandemic, according to a study that looked at gun deaths and injuries in four major cities. Black children were the most frequent victims.

4 May 2023

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pregnancy induces diverging maternal and infant cord antibody functions

Researchers explored the differences in infant and maternal cord antibody functions between SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination during pregnancy.

4 May 2023

Colorado becomes the first state to ban so-called abortion pill reversals

In Glenwood Springs, Colorado, registered nurse Katie Laven answers calls from people who've started the two-pill medication abortion regimen and want to stop the process.

4 May 2023

A multisectoral, global, and interdisciplinary approach is needed for better pandemic preparedness

Researchers reviewed existing data on pandemics and described the steps needed to prevent the emergence.

4 May 2023

COVID-19 risk: natural immunity vs. vaccine induced immunity

Researchers evaluated the immune protection conferred by previous SARS-CoV-2 infection and/or COVID-19 vaccines.

4 May 2023

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Researchers discuss the global public health challenges for the year 2023, which include health systems, mental health, substance abuse, infectious diseases, malnutrition and food insecurity, sexual and reproductive health, environmental pollution, climate, cancer, and diabetes.

3 May 2023

Revving up COVID mRNA vaccines: Algorithm generates 128-fold increase in antibodies

Research paper proposes a new method for predicting highly expressed genes based on codon usage bias and minimum free energy of mRNA secondary structures. The method involves constructing a stochastic grammar that generates sequences with high CAI and low MFE, and testing it on two mRNA vaccines.

3 May 2023

Wildlife in Britain found free of SARS-CoV-2, but novel virus discovered in stoats

Scientists in the United Kingdom have conducted a large-scale screening for sarbecoviruses and pan-coronaviruses in British Wildlife to investigate the occurrence of widespread spillover events. They have identified a novel minacovirus in stoats recently introduced to the Orkney Islands.

3 May 2023

Study finds small but positive impact of school-based interventions on childhood obesity

Researcher paper is an update of a Cochrane systematic review on childhood obesity prevention interventions. It includes randomized controlled trials published until June 2021 that assess the effectiveness, adverse effects, and cost-effectiveness of interventions on the weight of children aged 6-18 years.

3 May 2023

Europeans' life satisfaction recovers to pre-pandemic levels despite COVID-19 impact, study finds

Research analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life satisfaction in Europe over three years. The study finds that while the pandemic had an adverse impact on life satisfaction, on average, satisfaction with life in the summer of 2022 is about the same as the pre-pandemic value in the autumn of 2019.

3 May 2023

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Research provides an overview of established and emerging diets in cardiovascular health. It covers the benefits of vegetarian diets, cereal fiber, and a pro-vegetarian food pattern in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

3 May 2023

Study finds school-household network key to understanding disease transmission in children

Study aimed to investigate the transmission of respiratory infections among children in schools and households. The results showed that schools play a significant role in transmission within study years, while households play a significant role in transmission between study years and between primary and secondary schools.

3 May 2023

Study examines the reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 variants in children

Researchers characterized the children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 reinfection.

3 May 2023

Monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines provide durable protection against critical outcomes

Study reports on the effectiveness of monovalent mRNA vaccination in preventing COVID-19-associated invasive mechanical ventilation and death. In other words, the study looks at how well the mRNA vaccine works in preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19.

2 May 2023

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Researchers discuss major healthcare-associated pathogens, as well as current and future public health priorities related to these microorganisms.

2 May 2023

New insight into how the occludin protein mediates cell-to-cell transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus

While the coronavirus continues to infect people around the world, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified a specific protein inside the human body that plays a critical role in how the virus spreads from cell to cell after infection -; a discovery that will help better understand the COVID-19 disease and could lead to the development of new antiviral drugs in the future.

2 May 2023

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Study finds COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against Omicron rapidly wanes over time

Unlocking the puzzle: How ACE2 shapes macrophage responses in COVID-19

Millions struggle: The hidden impact of post-COVID conditions on US adults

Health programs are at risk as debt ceiling cave-in looms

Gun assault rates doubled for children in 4 major cities during the pandemic, new data shows

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pregnancy induces diverging maternal and infant cord antibody functions

Colorado becomes the first state to ban so-called abortion pill reversals

A multisectoral, global, and interdisciplinary approach is needed for better pandemic preparedness

COVID-19 risk: natural immunity vs. vaccine induced immunity

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Revving up COVID mRNA vaccines: Algorithm generates 128-fold increase in antibodies

Wildlife in Britain found free of SARS-CoV-2, but novel virus discovered in stoats

Study finds small but positive impact of school-based interventions on childhood obesity

Europeans' life satisfaction recovers to pre-pandemic levels despite COVID-19 impact, study finds

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Study finds school-household network key to understanding disease transmission in children

Study examines the reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 variants in children

Monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines provide durable protection against critical outcomes

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

New insight into how the occludin protein mediates cell-to-cell transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus

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