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New quantitative analysis of how flu viruses evolved may help predict future strains

Simon Fraser University researchers studying the evolutionary history of flu viruses have found that a new quantitative analysis of how they evolved may help predict future strains.

7 Nov 2023

Omicron variant BA.2.86 spreads faster, but current antivirals hold the line

Researchers discover the BA.2.86 Omicron lineage with higher transmission potential than current dominant strains, yet show that existing antivirals remain effective. Despite its higher infectivity, BA.2.86 exhibits lower pathogenicity in hamsters, indicating decreased replication capacity may lead to less severe infections.

7 Nov 2023

Proteomic study pinpoints potential biomarkers for long-COVID diagnosis and persistent health impacts

A two-year longitudinal study highlights proteomic changes in long-COVID patients, revealing potential biomarkers for diagnosis and shedding light on the persistent physiological challenges faced by survivors.

7 Nov 2023

Novel scale effectively measures pandemic-related stress in children and adults

The Pandemic-related Traumatic Stress Scale (PTSS) can be used to effectively measure stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and identify children and adults with higher levels of stress who may need additional mental health support, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) at the National Institutes of Health.

6 Nov 2023

New nasal vaccine for COVID-19 shows promise in animal studies

A team of University of Maryland researchers developed a nasal spray vaccine that delivers the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into cells of the airway in mice and hamsters, triggering an immune response that significantly reduced infection and spread of COVID-19.

6 Nov 2023

Researchers identify a 'Threshold of Immunity' to SARS-CoV-2

How much immunity do we need against COVID-19? New international research led by scientists in Ireland and published in Nature Communications, has identified a 'Threshold of Immunity' to SARS-CoV-2.

6 Nov 2023

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the University of Oxford today announced the launch of a new project to initiate early development of prototype vaccines against the Junín virus, selected as an exemplar of the Arenavirus family which is responsible for multiple deadly hemorrhagic fevers with epidemic and pandemic potential.

6 Nov 2023

Work from home: a mixed blessing for parents' health during COVID-19?

The impact of telework during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the general and mental health of parents.

6 Nov 2023

SSRIs show promise in easing post-COVID struggles, Dutch study reveals

Dutch study finds SSRIs significantly alleviate post-COVID syndrome symptoms, offering promising treatment avenues and shedding light on neurobiological mechanisms at play.

5 Nov 2023

State-by-state snapshot: Long-COVID's grip varies, with mental health in the crosshairs

Study shows 14% of Americans face long-COVID with variations across states and ethnicities, linking it to significant declines in physical and mental health.

5 Nov 2023

Cruise ship cabin study reveals optimal airflow to curb virus spread

Research shows proper ventilation rates can limit virus spread in cruise cabins, with medium airflow optimizing droplet containment and air renewal.

5 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

Study: Nursing homes most adversely affected by employment declines since the pandemic

Among health care job sectors, nursing homes have been the most adversely affected by declines in employment growth since the pandemic—a rate more than triple that of hospitals or physician offices, says a University of Michigan researcher.

3 Nov 2023

Dental opioid prescribing declines in the U.S., but pandemic slows progressNovember 3, 2023

Americans who have a tooth pulled or another painful dental procedure in the United States today are far less likely to get opioid painkillers than they were just a few years ago, a University of Michigan study shows.

3 Nov 2023

Childhood adversity linked to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations in adulthood

People who endured childhood adversity, like abuse or neglect, were more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19 in adulthood, a new University of Pittsburgh study found. Specifically, higher self-reported childhood adversity was linked to 12-25% higher odds of COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality.

3 Nov 2023

Zoonotic spillover epidemics increasing at exponential rate, study finds

Four types of animal-to-human (zoonotic) Infections have been increasing at an "exponential rate," amid a general pattern of increasingly larger and more frequent 'spillover' epidemics, finds an analysis of 60 years of historical epidemiological data, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

3 Nov 2023

Teleworking during the pandemic linked to higher parenting stress, especially for fathers

Forty percent of parents who worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27 percent of parents who worked onsite, reports a new survey from scientists at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

3 Nov 2023

covid 19 News and Research

New quantitative analysis of how flu viruses evolved may help predict future strains

Omicron variant BA.2.86 spreads faster, but current antivirals hold the line

Proteomic study pinpoints potential biomarkers for long-COVID diagnosis and persistent health impacts

Novel scale effectively measures pandemic-related stress in children and adults

New nasal vaccine for COVID-19 shows promise in animal studies

Researchers identify a 'Threshold of Immunity' to SARS-CoV-2

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

Work from home: a mixed blessing for parents' health during COVID-19?

SSRIs show promise in easing post-COVID struggles, Dutch study reveals

State-by-state snapshot: Long-COVID's grip varies, with mental health in the crosshairs

Cruise ship cabin study reveals optimal airflow to curb virus spread

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Study: Nursing homes most adversely affected by employment declines since the pandemic

Dental opioid prescribing declines in the U.S., but pandemic slows progressNovember 3, 2023

Childhood adversity linked to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations in adulthood

Zoonotic spillover epidemics increasing at exponential rate, study finds

Teleworking during the pandemic linked to higher parenting stress, especially for fathers

A comprehensive database developed to help understand the basis of protein aggregation

States reconsider religious exemptions for vaccinations in child care

Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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