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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.

Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?

Researchers evaluated the antimicrobial efficiency of two commercially available disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds against influenza A virus (hemagglutinin 1 neuraminidase 1 (H1N1)), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and human coronavirus 229E.

9 Mar 2023

What is the gastrointestinal impact of Long Covid?

Researchers assessed gastrointestinal outcomes associated with COVID-19.

9 Mar 2023

ACE2: its diverse functions, relationship with SARS-CoV-2, and the implications for COVID-19 disease sequelae

Researchers assessed the role of ACE2 in the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Mar 2023

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 bivalent booster vaccine against severe COVID-19 outcomes

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the effectiveness of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) bivalent booster vaccine against severe SARS-CoV-2 infection outcomes.

9 Mar 2023

Evolutionary convergence of the SARS-CoV-2 A-lineage spike sequences

Researchers assessed the impact of evolutionary convergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) A-lineage (Clade 19B) spike sequences on B-lineage viral replication.

9 Mar 2023

Medicaid health plans try to protect members — and profits — during unwinding

The federal covid-19 pandemic protections that have largely prohibited states from dropping anyone from Medicaid since 2020 helped millions of low-income Americans retain health insurance coverage — even if they no longer qualified — and brought the U.S. uninsured rate to a record low.

9 Mar 2023

Why does insulin cost so much? Big Pharma isn’t the only player driving prices

Eli Lilly & Co.'s announcement that it is slashing prices for its major insulin products could make life easier for some diabetes patients while easing pressure on Big Pharma.

9 Mar 2023

New 'Know Your Neighbourhood Fund' to support charitable projects in reducing loneliness in deprived areas

Launched by the government working in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, Arts Council England, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England and UK Community Foundations (UKCF), the 'Know Your Neighbourhood Fund' will support local organizations in (27 areas) to increase their offer of projects that enrich lives to help improve wellbeing and social connections.

8 Mar 2023

Researchers explore non-adherence to COVID-19 public health measures by parents

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers analyzed parents' non-adherence to public health measures (PHMs) against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for their children.

8 Mar 2023

Study shows correlations between symptoms of long COVID and physical inactivity

The link between symptoms of COVID-19 and physical inactivity is increasingly evident.

8 Mar 2023

COVID-19 patients at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders

People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a year after infection compared with people who haven't been infected, according to an analysis of federal health data by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system.

8 Mar 2023

Dementia the strongest risk factor for infection with COVID-19 in older people

In 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, dementia was the dominant risk factor for the disease among residents of Swedish nursing homes.

8 Mar 2023

Increased prevalence of overweight and obesity among Swedish children during the pandemic

Overweight and obesity among four-year-olds increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Uppsala University involving over 200,000 children in Sweden.

8 Mar 2023

Deceased SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals may be a potential source of virus, research shows

During the pandemic, COVID-19 control measures in several countries prevented family members from coming into contact with loved ones who died from the infection.

7 Mar 2023

Exploring adverse outcomes in post-COVID-19 condition patients

In a recent study published in the JAMA Health Forum, researchers assessed the adverse outcomes observed among post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition (PCC) patients as compared to non-COVID-19 (NC) persons.

7 Mar 2023

Covid aid papered over Colorado hospital’s financial shortcomings

Less than two years after opening a state-of-the-art $26 million hospital in Leadville, Colorado, St. Vincent Health nearly ran out of money.

7 Mar 2023

Physical activity and motivational support have no long-term effects on smoking cessation

Promoting physical activity and other behavioral support can help people wanting to reduce their smoking to quit in the short-term.

6 Mar 2023

Decades of substantial U.S. Government investment in mRNA technology paved way for COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers explore the United States public funding for the development of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.

6 Mar 2023

Antibody levels from prime COVID-19 mRNA vaccine influences the efficacy of booster doses

Researchers evaluate the response of pre-existing immunity to booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

6 Mar 2023

IgG4 serum levels do not show elevation in post-COVID syndrome

In a recent study posted to bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Germany assessed the differences in antigen-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) subtypes between post-COVID syndrome (PCS) patients and convalescent controls.

6 Mar 2023

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Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?

What is the gastrointestinal impact of Long Covid?

ACE2: its diverse functions, relationship with SARS-CoV-2, and the implications for COVID-19 disease sequelae

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 bivalent booster vaccine against severe COVID-19 outcomes

Evolutionary convergence of the SARS-CoV-2 A-lineage spike sequences

Medicaid health plans try to protect members — and profits — during unwinding

Why does insulin cost so much? Big Pharma isn’t the only player driving prices

New 'Know Your Neighbourhood Fund' to support charitable projects in reducing loneliness in deprived areas

Researchers explore non-adherence to COVID-19 public health measures by parents

Study shows correlations between symptoms of long COVID and physical inactivity

COVID-19 patients at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders

Dementia the strongest risk factor for infection with COVID-19 in older people

Increased prevalence of overweight and obesity among Swedish children during the pandemic

Deceased SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals may be a potential source of virus, research shows

Exploring adverse outcomes in post-COVID-19 condition patients

Covid aid papered over Colorado hospital’s financial shortcomings

Physical activity and motivational support have no long-term effects on smoking cessation

Decades of substantial U.S. Government investment in mRNA technology paved way for COVID-19 vaccines

Antibody levels from prime COVID-19 mRNA vaccine influences the efficacy of booster doses

IgG4 serum levels do not show elevation in post-COVID syndrome

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