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Post-COVID-19 CT scans show lung abnormalities persist two years later

In a recent study published in the journal Radiology, researchers longitudinally assessed changes in chest computed tomography (CT) abnormities and lung function among patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

15 Feb 2023

COVID-19 is associated with higher diabetes and hypertension risk

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers determined new-onset diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, all cardiometabolic disorders in adult coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients under treatment in California, United States of America (USA) between March 2020 and June 2022.

15 Feb 2023

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy effective against Omicron BA.4/BA.5

Researchers examine non-hospitalized adult patients with COVID-19 treated with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir.

15 Feb 2023

Delayed presentation of MIS-C following COVID-19

Researchers elucidate the pathophysiology of MIS-C and describe the probable reasons for the delayed presentation of the condition following COVID-19.

15 Feb 2023

The impact of COVID-19 on consultations and antibiotic prescribing for URTI in England

In a recent study published in the journal JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, researchers investigated the trends in antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections to determine whether the decrease in in-person medical consultation appointments during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had an impact on the prescribing practices.

15 Feb 2023

New insights into the driving factors of COVID-19 dynamics in England

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers provided quantitative estimates of population-level drivers of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission and infection severity by fitting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemiological surveillance data from England into dynamic transmission models.

15 Feb 2023

Comparative study on retinoic acid-inducible gene-I of humans and bats

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers cloned and functionally characterized the virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) sensor, retinoic acid-inducible gene-I (RIG-I), from the microbat Myotis daubentonii (Yangochiroptera suborder) and the megabat Rousettus aegyptiacus (Yinpterochiroptera suborder), and compared them to the human ortholog.

15 Feb 2023

Jamaican fruit bat's response to SARS-CoV-2 adapted to human

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers examined the vulnerability of Jamaican fruit bats (Artibeus jamaicensis) to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

15 Feb 2023

Bivalent and monovalent mRNA boosters induce similar antibody response against Omicron subvariants

A study conducted by US-based scientists claims that bivalent mRNA booster vaccines do not have any added benefits over monovalent booster vaccines in terms of inducing robust and durable neutralizing antibody response against omicron subvariants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

15 Feb 2023

NIH initiates a clinical trial evaluating an investigational antiviral for treatment of COVID-19

The National Institutes of Health has initiated a multi-site clinical trial evaluating an investigational antiviral for the treatment of COVID-19.

15 Feb 2023

Study finds RSV responsible for most infant hospitalizations in the European Union

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers used statistical modeling to estimate hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in children under five years of age in 28 nations of the European Union (EU) and Norway.

15 Feb 2023

Aerosol experts provide an account of the rejection of aerosol science by the WHO

In a recent viewpoint article published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, researchers underscored the need for prompt adoption of scientific evidence, using the delayed acceptance of the airborne mode of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission as an example.

15 Feb 2023

Chest CT reveals persistent lung abnormalities in patients two years post-COVID

Chest CT revealed persistent lung abnormalities in patients two years after COVID-19, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

14 Feb 2023

Meta-analysis showcases the long-term benefits of COVID-19 vaccines against hospitalization & death

A meta-analysis on the long-term vaccine effectiveness of four COVID-19 vaccines.

14 Feb 2023

New insights into the role of T-cells during long COVID

Researchers characterize the trajectory of long COVID in patients eight months after recovering from infection.

14 Feb 2023

Fibromyalgia may occur post-COVID

Researchers investigate the incidence of fibromyalgia among individuals hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Feb 2023

New screening tool shows promise to help primary care physicians identify COPD

Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues across the country have partnered to develop a screening tool to help primary care physicians identify chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

14 Feb 2023

Pediatric telemedicine consults with clinicians in rural, community EDs result in fewer interfacility transfers

Many rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill child is seen in one of these facilities, they are typically transferred to regional pediatric centers for more comprehensive care.

13 Feb 2023

FoMO and bedtime procrastination partially mediated college students' mobile phone dependency during COVID-19

Researchers examine the relationship between mobile phone dependency, bedtime procrastination, FoMO, and sleep quality.

13 Feb 2023

Changes in SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers assess longitudinal alterations in SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody titers after vaccination.

13 Feb 2023

Respiratory News and Research

Post-COVID-19 CT scans show lung abnormalities persist two years later

COVID-19 is associated with higher diabetes and hypertension risk

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy effective against Omicron BA.4/BA.5

Delayed presentation of MIS-C following COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 on consultations and antibiotic prescribing for URTI in England

New insights into the driving factors of COVID-19 dynamics in England

Comparative study on retinoic acid-inducible gene-I of humans and bats

Jamaican fruit bat's response to SARS-CoV-2 adapted to human

Bivalent and monovalent mRNA boosters induce similar antibody response against Omicron subvariants

NIH initiates a clinical trial evaluating an investigational antiviral for treatment of COVID-19

Study finds RSV responsible for most infant hospitalizations in the European Union

Aerosol experts provide an account of the rejection of aerosol science by the WHO

Chest CT reveals persistent lung abnormalities in patients two years post-COVID

Meta-analysis showcases the long-term benefits of COVID-19 vaccines against hospitalization & death

New insights into the role of T-cells during long COVID

Fibromyalgia may occur post-COVID

New screening tool shows promise to help primary care physicians identify COPD

Pediatric telemedicine consults with clinicians in rural, community EDs result in fewer interfacility transfers

FoMO and bedtime procrastination partially mediated college students' mobile phone dependency during COVID-19

Changes in SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after COVID-19 vaccination

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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