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COVID-19 found to be among the top 10 causes of mortality in children and youth in the United States

Researchers retrieved CDC data for causes of death by age group for 2019 and compared it to the cumulative and annualized COVID-19 mortality between March 2020 and April 2022.

27 May 2022

The frequency, nature, determinants, and impact of long-COVID in Scotland

Researchers evaluated long-term sequelae of COVID-19 in Scotland.

26 May 2022

Mucosal COVID vaccine candidate powerfully protective in macaques

A recent research paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server illustrated the protective efficacy of the intranasal pediatric parainfluenza virus-vectored coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine prospect, B/HPIV3/S-6P, in macaques.

26 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from breast milk persist in infants’ digestive tract

The current preliminary investigation study published in the journal Nutrients sought to investigate the longevity of anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin (Ig)A and IgG in breast milk during the in vitro-simulated gastrointestinal digestion.

24 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

A recent study published in the journal Viruses reported that antibody titers against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could serve as a marker for the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

22 May 2022

Can human coronaviruses infect the GI tract?

Researchers review current findings on how human coronaviruses like SARS-CoV-2 might cause GI symptoms.

22 May 2022

Serologic response to SARS-CoV-2 may predict COVID-19 severity

A new study reported that antibody titers against SARS-CoV-2 could serve as a marker for the severity of COVID-19.

20 May 2022

How does diet affect COVID-19?

Scientists review the current research on how changes in diet can affect infection with SARS-CoV-2.

19 May 2022

Study explores neurologic complications in pediatric COVID-19 cases

Researchers evaluated neurologic complications in pediatric cases of COVID-19.

18 May 2022

Lung cancer risk increases with emphysema severity, study reveals

CT-detected emphysema is linked to a higher risk of lung cancer, a risk that increases with emphysema severity, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.

3 May 2022

Probenecid shows activity against respiratory syncytial virus

A new study describes the antiviral activity of the approved drug probenecid against respiratory syncytial virus.

29 Apr 2022

Canine COVID-19 vaccine could prevent reverse transmission of SARS-CoV-2

The new study, published in the journal Vaccines, reports on an attempt to use the SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit protein to elicit an immune reaction.

26 Apr 2022

Interleukin-3 may contribute to alleviating asthma, research suggests

The messenger substance interleukin-3 produced by the body was previously considered to be pro-inflammatory in bronchial asthma.

21 Apr 2022

RNA splicing abnormalities in COVID-19 patients

This study entailed the integration of multiple-omics datasets to examine the dysregulation in the host splicing mechanism and alteration in protein isoforms among COVID-19 patients.

20 Apr 2022

NTNU researcher explores how kids are affected by coronavirus, RS virus and rhinovirus

For two years now, the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has ravaged populations the world over. Some researchers believe that the virus will mutate toward less harmless variants.

19 Apr 2022

Study reveals natural infection of pangolins with human RSV

A new study aimed to determine whether humans were able to transmit RSV to Malayan pangolins.

13 Apr 2022

CDC report on Omicron infections soon after Delta

A new study identifies ten patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infections within 90 days of a previous Delta variant infection.

10 Apr 2022

Tulane researchers show how COVID-19 affects the central nervous system

COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don't fully understand how the disease targets the brain during infection.

1 Apr 2022