Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Clec9A-RBD immunization could trigger robust and sustained systemic and mucosal immune responses against rapidly evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers assessed the impact of a single-dose dendritic cell vaccine candidate on immune responses against SARS-CoV-2.

23 Feb 2023

Study shows antibody-dependent SARS-CoV-2 transmission and pathogenesis

Researchers reported that some monoclonal nAbs directed against distinct RBD epitopes nested inside the SARS-CoV-2 S could substitute ACE2 as a receptor and support fusion between viral and host cell membranes facilitating viral infectivity.

23 Feb 2023

New nanomaterial can enhance the potency of common disinfectants

The use of peroxide-based disinfectants has grown with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, the extensive use of chemical disinfectants to kill viruses and other pathogens can also threaten human health and ecosystems.

22 Feb 2023

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Researchers assess the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality.

22 Feb 2023

Long-awaited findings from the IMMUNEBRIDGE study reveal gaps in SARS-CoV-2 immunity

Moderate to high protection was observed against severe COVID-19 in most age groups, while low protection was observed against infection for all ages.

22 Feb 2023

CDC evaluation of the efficacy of monovalent mRNA vaccines in preventing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in 3 to 5-year-olds

The complete primary series monovalent mRNA vaccines protect children aged three to five against symptomatic infection for up to four months.

22 Feb 2023

CDC provides vaccine efficacy estimates of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in kids ages 3-5

Vaccination coverage among infants and children varied according to age, race and ethnicity, jurisdiction, and rural and urban settings

22 Feb 2023

RBD-NTD-subunit protein vaccine provides a promising booster vaccination strategy capable of protecting against known SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 spike NTD incorporation into the RBD protein vaccine.

22 Feb 2023

California says it can no longer afford aid for covid testing, vaccinations for migrants

All day and sometimes into the night, buses and vans pull up to three state-funded medical screening centers near California's southern border with Mexico.

22 Feb 2023

In Tennessee, a Medicaid mix-up might land you on a ‘most wanted’ list

Life was upended for LaShonia Ingram over the past year, and a shadow still follows her around.

22 Feb 2023

A growing burden of alcoholic hepatitis

A recent study published in the journal Medical Clinics of North America discussed the diagnosis, treatment, and pathophysiology of alcoholic hepatitis (AH).

21 Feb 2023

A possible link between aggregation of SARS-CoV-2 proteins and protein misfolding diseases

A new study in the journal Nature Communications aimed to analyze the aggregation propensity in the proteins of both SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV.

21 Feb 2023

Researchers report the circulation of a novel MERS-like coronavirus in Malayan pangolins

Researchers reported the circulation of a novel MERS-like coronavirus among Malayan pangolins, Manis javanica HKU4-associated CoV (MjHKU4r-CoV).

21 Feb 2023

The impact of specific comorbidities and overall multimorbidity on the three mechanistically distinct phases of COVID-19

Researchers studied the impact of comorbidities in the three distinct phases of COVID-19.

21 Feb 2023

Research examines antibiotic use during COVID-19 by age

In a research letter published in JAMA Health Forum, researchers evaluated antibiotic prescriptions during severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection-associated health visits in outpatient settings by United States (US) residents aged ≤64 years who have commercial health insurance.

20 Feb 2023

Propylene glycol prevents airborne transmission of respiratory viruses

Researchers assess the ability of propylene glycol to inactivate infection caused by respiratory viruses and prevent airborne transmission.

20 Feb 2023

Can social media influencers impact pregnancy and parenting?

A systematic review published in the journal Midwifery describes that social media influencers and bloggers can negatively and positively influence pregnant women and new parents and that the exposure may impact early parenting experiences and decision-making.

20 Feb 2023

In-depth assessment of muscle biopsies in patients with long COVID

Researchers analyzed skeletal muscle biopsies of patients with persistent fatigue and malaise post-exertion to determine the underlying mechanisms of long COVID.

20 Feb 2023

Prior COVID highly protective against severe disease ten months post-infection

In a recent study published in the Lancet, researchers performed a systematic review of scientific literature published from inception up to September 31, 2022, that documented the reduction in risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among individuals with a prior severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection vis-à-vis those with no COVID-19 history.

19 Feb 2023

After a previous BA.1 infection, Omicron BA.4/5 infection is more likely than BA.2

In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated whether prior severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and/or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination protected against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern (VOC) BA.4/5 sub-VOC or BA.2 sub-VOC infections.

19 Feb 2023

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Clec9A-RBD immunization could trigger robust and sustained systemic and mucosal immune responses against rapidly evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study shows antibody-dependent SARS-CoV-2 transmission and pathogenesis

New nanomaterial can enhance the potency of common disinfectants

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Long-awaited findings from the IMMUNEBRIDGE study reveal gaps in SARS-CoV-2 immunity

CDC evaluation of the efficacy of monovalent mRNA vaccines in preventing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in 3 to 5-year-olds

CDC provides vaccine efficacy estimates of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in kids ages 3-5

RBD-NTD-subunit protein vaccine provides a promising booster vaccination strategy capable of protecting against known SARS-CoV-2 variants

California says it can no longer afford aid for covid testing, vaccinations for migrants

In Tennessee, a Medicaid mix-up might land you on a ‘most wanted’ list

A growing burden of alcoholic hepatitis

A possible link between aggregation of SARS-CoV-2 proteins and protein misfolding diseases

Researchers report the circulation of a novel MERS-like coronavirus in Malayan pangolins

The impact of specific comorbidities and overall multimorbidity on the three mechanistically distinct phases of COVID-19

Research examines antibiotic use during COVID-19 by age

Propylene glycol prevents airborne transmission of respiratory viruses

Can social media influencers impact pregnancy and parenting?

In-depth assessment of muscle biopsies in patients with long COVID

Prior COVID highly protective against severe disease ten months post-infection

After a previous BA.1 infection, Omicron BA.4/5 infection is more likely than BA.2

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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