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A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. During a pandemic, transmission can be anticipated in the workplace, not only from patient to workers in health care settings, but also among co-workers in general work settings. A pandemic would cause high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss. Everyday life would be disrupted because so many people in so many places become seriously ill at the same time. Impacts could range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery.

Brain clues in the battle against long COVID: study pinpoints neuroinflammation

The relationship between circulating markers of vascular dysfunction and neuroinflammation.

25 Oct 2023

Epidemic: What good is a vaccine when there is no rice?

The 1970s was the deadliest decade in the "entire history of Bangladesh," said environmental historian Iftekhar Iqbal

24 Oct 2023

BA.2.86 Omicron sub-variant shows high receptor affinity but moderate neutralization resistance

Study investigates the receptor affinity and antigenicity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86 variant, revealing that it does not show higher resistance to neutralization by human sera than other recent variants. Despite its high number of mutations and receptor affinity, the variant is slightly more sensitive to neutralization than the EG.5.1 variant, warranting continued surveillance.

24 Oct 2023

COVID-19 survivors face sleep battles, with ARDS patients hardest hit, study finds

A recent study in the "Journal of Clinical Medicine" explored the long-term effects on sleep and circadian rhythms in COVID-19 survivors who experienced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Findings revealed that a year after hospital discharge, over 91% of these patients suffered poor sleep quality, with nearly 59% experiencing insomnia, highlighting the lasting impact of COVID-19 on sleep health.

24 Oct 2023

AI tool effectively detects distress in hospital workers' conversations

An artificial intelligence tool effectively detected distress in hospital workers' conversations with their therapists early in the pandemic, a new study shows, suggesting a potential new technology that screens for depression and anxiety.

24 Oct 2023

New research aims to understand the ecology of SARS-CoV-2 at the human-animal interface

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Tech disease ecologists wondered if the virus was having the same effect on wildlife.

24 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on role of gut fungi in severe COVID-19 and long COVID

Certain gut-dwelling fungi flourish in severe cases of COVID-19, amplifying the excessive inflammation that drives this disease while also causing long-lasting changes in the immune system, according to a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

24 Oct 2023

Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'

Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly 'superbugs' and slow their evolution and spread, improving global health outcomes, a new Australian study suggests.

24 Oct 2023

Deep-learning models predict COVID-19 cases globally with high accuracy

An AI deep learning model to predict the number of COVID-19 cases 14 days into the future.

24 Oct 2023

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

A single-dose intranasal vaccine effectively induces robust immune responses.

24 Oct 2023

Long Covid's hidden healthcare burden: Over 2 million affected in the UK

Healthcare utilization by long coronavirus disease (COVID) or LC patients between January 2020 and 2023.

24 Oct 2023

Lockdown blues: Study reveals stark impact of COVID-19 on mental health in the UK

Research paper evaluates the mental health impacts of the first COVID-19 wave on U.K. residents, revealing heightened psychological distress particularly among younger people, women, and minority groups. Factors such as financial stress, loneliness, and household density were found to significantly influence the severity of mental health decline during the pandemic.

23 Oct 2023

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

The mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population.

23 Oct 2023

Metacognition and the pandemic: how our beliefs influence our choices

The ability to self-reflect upon one's beliefs and behavior, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

23 Oct 2023

What were the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine refusal in Hong Kong?

The willingness to accept the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and reasons for hesitancy in Hong Kong.

23 Oct 2023

The transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 among healthcare workers

The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in hospitals and its impact on the dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Oct 2023

Nature videos boost adolescent mental health: Study shows reduced stress and improved mood

Brief nature video exposure improved stress, mood, and relaxation, highlighting the potential of nature-based interventions for adolescent mental health.

22 Oct 2023

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

A systematic review explores the potential of β-carotene in enhancing cognitive function, revealing its potential benefits and the importance of dietary interventions for cognitive health.

22 Oct 2023

Why is finding covid shots for young children still so hard?

On Sept. 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the next round of covid shots for everyone 6 months and older.

20 Oct 2023

Pediatric trauma increased among socioeconomically disadvantaged children during the pandemic

Injuries from gunshots and motor vehicle crashes increased among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those residing in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to new research being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

20 Oct 2023

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Brain clues in the battle against long COVID: study pinpoints neuroinflammation

Epidemic: What good is a vaccine when there is no rice?

BA.2.86 Omicron sub-variant shows high receptor affinity but moderate neutralization resistance

COVID-19 survivors face sleep battles, with ARDS patients hardest hit, study finds

AI tool effectively detects distress in hospital workers' conversations

New research aims to understand the ecology of SARS-CoV-2 at the human-animal interface

Study sheds light on role of gut fungi in severe COVID-19 and long COVID

Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'

Deep-learning models predict COVID-19 cases globally with high accuracy

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

Long Covid's hidden healthcare burden: Over 2 million affected in the UK

Lockdown blues: Study reveals stark impact of COVID-19 on mental health in the UK

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

Metacognition and the pandemic: how our beliefs influence our choices

What were the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine refusal in Hong Kong?

The transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 among healthcare workers

Nature videos boost adolescent mental health: Study shows reduced stress and improved mood

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

Why is finding covid shots for young children still so hard?

Pediatric trauma increased among socioeconomically disadvantaged children during the pandemic

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