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Universal Coronavirus vaccine could save billions in U.S., new study suggests

The epidemiologic, clinical, and economic value of a universal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine.

15 Jan 2024

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines highly effective in preventing hospitalizations among adolescents in Nordic study

Study evaluated the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, and heterologous schedules) in preventing hospitalization among adolescents in Nordic countries, finding high protection rates of 73% to 86% at six months.

14 Jan 2024

Paxlovid treatment in 20% of COVID-19 patients could avert 850,000 hospitalizations, save up to $170 billion

A study in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal shows treating 20% of COVID-19 patients with Paxlovid could save up to 0.85 million lives and reduce the economic burden by US $170.17 billion in the US.

14 Jan 2024

Immune dysregulation in long COVID patients uncovered in new study

Sstudy reveals significant immune changes in long COVID patients, including altered T cell responses and systemic inflammation, using advanced 'omics' and serological assays.

14 Jan 2024

JN.1 variant's spread not due to enhanced immune escape, study suggests

Study finds the JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 may not have increased immune escape ability compared to its predecessor BA.2.86, suggesting other factors for its rapid spread.

14 Jan 2024

New study reveals higher mortality risk in COVID-19 patients with newly-diagnosed atrial fibrillation

The incidence and prognosis of newly diagnosed AF in patients hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2.

12 Jan 2024

Going green reduces COVID risk: Plant-based diets slash risk by up to 41%

Study finds plant-based diets reduce COVID-19 risk by 39-41% compared to meat-based diets, also associated with healthier BMI and lower obesity rates.

11 Jan 2024

Study shows lasting T-cell immunity in healthcare workers against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study reveals robust memory T-cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers over 1.5 years post-Omicron, suggesting durable immunity against highly mutated variants.

11 Jan 2024

BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe disease

The BNT162b2 vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

11 Jan 2024

Phylogenomic analysis to generate early warning signs for COVID-19 waves

The Transmission Fitness Polymorphism (TFP) scanner analysis pipeline to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

11 Jan 2024

Research reveals COVID-19's lasting impact on brain function and structure

Study investigates post-COVID-19 cognitive defects, finding that SARS-CoV-2 infections are linked to brain injury markers and reduced cingulate cortex volume, with corticosteroids offering some cognitive protection.

10 Jan 2024

Pangolins' genetic makeup linked to increased coronavirus susceptibility

Research reveals pangolins' vulnerability to coronavirus due to innate immune gene pseudogenization, impacting their antiviral response.

10 Jan 2024

New Omicron subvariants test vaccine limits, reveal unique infection challenges

Study reveals that the Omicron subvariants BA.2.86 and FLip show unique mutations and infectivity profiles, with BA.2.86 being highly infectious and resistant to most conventional antibodies, underscoring the need for updated vaccines.

9 Jan 2024

Nirmatrelvir treatment shows no link to reduced long-COVID risk, study reveals

Recent study reveals nirmatrelvir treatment during acute COVID-19 does not lower the risk of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms, nor is it associated with symptomatic rebound.

8 Jan 2024

Long COVID's hidden toll: How does post-exertional malaise affect skeletal muscles?

Study investigates the pathophysiology of post-exertional malaise in long COVID patients, revealing skeletal muscle changes, exercise capacity reduction, metabolic disturbances, and tissue alterations.

8 Jan 2024

Does SARS-CoV-2's ability to infect humans stem from its evolutionary past?

Study challenges the hypothesis of genetic recombination in SARS-CoV-2's evolution, suggesting its ancestral virus already possessed human-infecting traits, based on analyses of over 100 viral genomes.

7 Jan 2024

Genetic keys to COVID-19 vaccine response unlocked

A genome-wide association study in the U.K. Biobank reveals genetic factors influencing IgG serostatus against SARS-CoV-2, highlighting the role of HLA class II genes in variable immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines.

7 Jan 2024

COVID-19's unseen impact: study reveals surge in home deaths across 32 countries

Trends in places of death across 32 countries during and before the COVID-19.

5 Jan 2024

Gonorrhea cases surge 64% post-COVID lockdown in England, highlighting unintended STI suppression

A study analyzing data from the Genitourinary Medicine Clinic Activity Dataset in England shows a 64% increase in gonorrhea diagnoses following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, despite only a 5.6% increase in STI testing, suggesting that social distancing may have suppressed STI transmission.

4 Jan 2024

AI model predicts future spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants using genomic data

Researchers developed an AI-based model to predict the spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, analyzing nine million genomic sequences across 30 countries and incorporating factors like vaccination rates and non-pharmaceutical interventions.

4 Jan 2024

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Universal Coronavirus vaccine could save billions in U.S., new study suggests

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines highly effective in preventing hospitalizations among adolescents in Nordic study

Paxlovid treatment in 20% of COVID-19 patients could avert 850,000 hospitalizations, save up to $170 billion

Immune dysregulation in long COVID patients uncovered in new study

JN.1 variant's spread not due to enhanced immune escape, study suggests

New study reveals higher mortality risk in COVID-19 patients with newly-diagnosed atrial fibrillation

Going green reduces COVID risk: Plant-based diets slash risk by up to 41%

Study shows lasting T-cell immunity in healthcare workers against SARS-CoV-2 variants

BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe disease

Phylogenomic analysis to generate early warning signs for COVID-19 waves

Research reveals COVID-19's lasting impact on brain function and structure

Pangolins' genetic makeup linked to increased coronavirus susceptibility

New Omicron subvariants test vaccine limits, reveal unique infection challenges

Nirmatrelvir treatment shows no link to reduced long-COVID risk, study reveals

Long COVID's hidden toll: How does post-exertional malaise affect skeletal muscles?

Does SARS-CoV-2's ability to infect humans stem from its evolutionary past?

Genetic keys to COVID-19 vaccine response unlocked

COVID-19's unseen impact: study reveals surge in home deaths across 32 countries

Gonorrhea cases surge 64% post-COVID lockdown in England, highlighting unintended STI suppression

AI model predicts future spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants using genomic data

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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