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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.

Does loneliness affect the brain and heart?

Scientists review studies to determine the effects of social isolation and loneliness on brain health and cardiovascular conditions.

9 Aug 2022

New approach for developing antiviral drugs could slow down future viral outbreaks, save lives

Just as with COVID-19, future viral outbreaks will have plenty of time to spread before a vaccine becomes available. A new approach developed at NTNU can save lives and prevent the need to shut down society.

9 Aug 2022

CDC and Task Force for Global Health to co-host 11th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Task Force for Global Health will co-host in person the 11th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases August 7-10, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta hotel in Atlanta, GA.

9 Aug 2022

Study finds fewer synthetic cannabinoid poisonings in states with cannabis legalization

Synthetic cannabinoids, dangerous designer drugs known by such street names as K2, Spice or AK-47, appear to have less appeal in states that have legalized the natural form of cannabis.

9 Aug 2022

Post-COVID-19 symptoms may occur in one of eight SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals

In a new study, researchers analyzed the nature, incidence, and severity of 23 COVID-19-related persistent symptoms in the Netherlands.

9 Aug 2022

Covid sewage surveillance labs join the hunt for monkeypox

The same wastewater surveillance techniques that have emerged as a critical tool in early detection of covid-19 outbreaks are being adapted for use in monitoring the startling spread of monkeypox across the San Francisco Bay Area and some other U.S. communities.

9 Aug 2022

How did perceived social support across COVID-19 restrictions alter alcohol and cannabis use in emerging adults?

Researchers demonstrated changes in alcohol and cannabis use among young adults in Canada and the United States during pre-COVID-19 times, COVID-19-induced lockdown, and when social restrictions eased later.

9 Aug 2022

Study suggests BA.5 evolved to induce enhanced inflammation when compared to prior Omicron subvariants

Researchers evaluated the comparative pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants BA.1, BA.2, and BA.5, in vitro and in vivo.

9 Aug 2022

Study assesses the prevalence of gender-diverse youth in a rural region in Appalachia

Gender-diverse youth are at an increased risk of suicide and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the prevalence of gender diversity is largely unknown - especially in rural areas, where studies of the topic are rare.

9 Aug 2022

Serbia's genome center monitors potential virus mutations to facilitate more effective COVID-19 control

In partnership with BGI Genomics from China, Serbia's first genome sequencing center, opened in December 2021, is monitoring potential virus mutations to facilitate more effective COVID-19 control and accelerating access to genomics to enhance health outcomes.

9 Aug 2022

OU researchers receive nearly $1 million NSF grants for pandemic prediction and prevention projects

Two groups of researchers at the University of Oklahoma have each received nearly $1 million grants from the National Science Foundation as part of its Predictive Intelligence for Pandemic Prevention initiative, which focuses on fundamental research and capabilities needed to tackle grand challenges in infectious disease pandemics through prediction and prevention.

8 Aug 2022

Researchers develop a long-acting injectable formulation of the anti-TB drug rifabutin

In 2020, more than 1.5 million people around the world died of tuberculosis, marking the first time in more than a decade that annual TB deaths had increased and demonstrating the global need for better access to treatments.

8 Aug 2022

Should pregnant women be included clinical trials?

The current study reports some of the scientific, ethical, and legal considerations that will support the inclusion of pregnant women in future research.

8 Aug 2022

COVID-19 vaccination increases antibodies in breast milk significantly

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk capable of neutralizing both an early pandemic SARS-CoV-2 isolate and Omicron variant.

8 Aug 2022

Study tests equine polyclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study published tested equine polyclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

8 Aug 2022

Inhaled aprotinin found to reduce viral load in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

A recent paper describes the use of aprotinin, a protease inhibitor that works across several pathways, to reduce the severity of COVID-19.

8 Aug 2022

Fatigue and headache among the most common symptoms following COVID-19 infections

Fatigue and headache were the most common symptoms reported by individuals an average of more than four months out from having COVID-19, investigators report.

8 Aug 2022

What is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 breakthrough infection on novel Omicron sublineages?

In a new study, investigators examined if SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 breakthrough infection in triple vaccinated individuals boosts Omicron BA.4/BA.5 and BA.2.12.1 cross-neutralization.

8 Aug 2022

Suicidal ideation may have increased significantly during COVID-19 lockdown

The lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on levels of suicidal ideation, a new study finds.

8 Aug 2022

What were the health effects of long COVID during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave?

A new study examined the health influences of long coronavirus disease during the 2021 to 2022 SARS-CoV-2 Omicron surge in Australia.

8 Aug 2022

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Does loneliness affect the brain and heart?

New approach for developing antiviral drugs could slow down future viral outbreaks, save lives

CDC and Task Force for Global Health to co-host 11th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases

Study finds fewer synthetic cannabinoid poisonings in states with cannabis legalization

Post-COVID-19 symptoms may occur in one of eight SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals

Covid sewage surveillance labs join the hunt for monkeypox

How did perceived social support across COVID-19 restrictions alter alcohol and cannabis use in emerging adults?

Study suggests BA.5 evolved to induce enhanced inflammation when compared to prior Omicron subvariants

Study assesses the prevalence of gender-diverse youth in a rural region in Appalachia

Serbia's genome center monitors potential virus mutations to facilitate more effective COVID-19 control

OU researchers receive nearly $1 million NSF grants for pandemic prediction and prevention projects

Researchers develop a long-acting injectable formulation of the anti-TB drug rifabutin

Should pregnant women be included clinical trials?

COVID-19 vaccination increases antibodies in breast milk significantly

Study tests equine polyclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Inhaled aprotinin found to reduce viral load in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Fatigue and headache among the most common symptoms following COVID-19 infections

What is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 breakthrough infection on novel Omicron sublineages?

Suicidal ideation may have increased significantly during COVID-19 lockdown

What were the health effects of long COVID during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave?

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