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Seroprevalence measurements reveal a higher incidence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections among residents of three federal German states

Researchers measured the seroprevalence against SARS-CoV-2 in blood donors from the states of Hesse, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany to determine the incidence of undetected asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections.

20 Dec 2022

Study finds a lower mortality rate among individuals with myocarditis after mRNA vaccination than those with viral infection–related myocarditis

Researchers compared the prognosis of myocarditis developing after BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccination with viral myocarditis over six months.

20 Dec 2022

The effectiveness of a bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster dose against hospitalization

Researchers reported on the vaccine effectiveness of a bivalent vaccine booster administered after ≥2.0 doses of monovalent mRNA vaccines against COVID-19–related hospitalizations among adult individuals 65.0 years or older.

20 Dec 2022

Study identifies four new monoclonal antibodies with broad neutralizing potencies that target conserved SARS-CoV-2 epitopes

Researchers described four novel monoclonal antibodies with potent and broad neutralization activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, including the current globally dominant Omicron BA.4/BA.5.

20 Dec 2022

BGI cares - 2022 social responsibilities in review

At BGI Genomics, we believe it is our responsibility to not only enhance global health outcomes, but also to help make the places we work and live in better.

From BGI Genomics 20 Dec 2022

Medicare pay cuts will hurt seniors’ care, doctors argue

Doctors are urging Congress to call off cuts scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 in the reimbursements they receive from Medicare.

20 Dec 2022

Nasal antibodies decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, study finds

A new study finds that antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, while antibodies found in the blood last at least a year.

20 Dec 2022

Bivalent mRNA booster vaccines provide greater short-term protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infection

One of the first real-world data studies comparing the new bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccines with the original monovalent vaccines reports the bivalent conveyed greater short-term protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infection in adults.

19 Dec 2022

Study investigates characteristics influencing the "belief in just deserts" regarding COVID-19 infection

Perceptions of the causes of illness vary widely across the global population. But now, researchers from Japan have found new information about the perception that individuals with COVID-19 deserved to get infected.

19 Dec 2022

Exercise reduces COVID-19 severity risk

Physical inactivity was associated with worse COVID-19 outcomes across clinical and demographic characteristic

19 Dec 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic's traumatizing effect on mothers in the USA

A new research paper presents the results of a study on maternal stress levels in American mothers during COVID-19.

19 Dec 2022

Mental health chatbots can effectively engage people with depression, study shows

Clinician scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that mental health chatbots are able to effectively engage people with depression in empathetic conversations and assist in the treatment of their symptoms.

19 Dec 2022

Milk antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after booster vaccination and breakthrough infection

Researchers longitudinally evaluated the antibody response against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in lactating individuals.

19 Dec 2022

Seasonal influenza activity remains high but appears to be declining in some areas of the US

The weekly FluView Report mentions that the number of influenza cases seems to be declining in some areas in the United States. However, the overall seasonal influenza activity remains high.

19 Dec 2022

Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

A recent study by a team comprising researchers from the National University of Singapore and the National University Health System revealed that low levels of ergothioneine in blood plasma may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, suggesting possible therapeutic or early screening measures for cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.

19 Dec 2022

The impact of multimorbidity, smoking status, and demographics on vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Wales

A recent study examined the impact of multimorbidity and smoking on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant individuals.

19 Dec 2022

Exploring microstructural brain abnormalities after mild COVID-19

Researchers assessed the functional and microstructural brain abnormalities, tiredness, and cognitive impairment after mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

19 Dec 2022

Study demonstrates robust antibody response elicited by trivalent protein subunit vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers demonstrated that a trivalent vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 improved the breadth of humoral immune responses in mice.

19 Dec 2022

Study suggests sleep disturbance is associated with dyspnoea, anxiety, and muscle weakness following COVID-19 hospitalization

Researchers used a multi-modal approach to examine the types, prevalence, and relevance of sleep disturbance in individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and determine associations between dyspnea and sleep disturbance.

19 Dec 2022

Rise and waning of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses induced by mRNA vaccine booster in a healthcare worker population

Researchers reported the waning of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in the six months following a booster dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

19 Dec 2022

covid 19 News and Research

Seroprevalence measurements reveal a higher incidence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections among residents of three federal German states

Study finds a lower mortality rate among individuals with myocarditis after mRNA vaccination than those with viral infection–related myocarditis

The effectiveness of a bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster dose against hospitalization

Study identifies four new monoclonal antibodies with broad neutralizing potencies that target conserved SARS-CoV-2 epitopes

BGI cares - 2022 social responsibilities in review

Medicare pay cuts will hurt seniors’ care, doctors argue

Nasal antibodies decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, study finds

Bivalent mRNA booster vaccines provide greater short-term protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infection

Study investigates characteristics influencing the "belief in just deserts" regarding COVID-19 infection

Exercise reduces COVID-19 severity risk

The COVID-19 pandemic's traumatizing effect on mothers in the USA

Mental health chatbots can effectively engage people with depression, study shows

Milk antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after booster vaccination and breakthrough infection

Seasonal influenza activity remains high but appears to be declining in some areas of the US

Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

The impact of multimorbidity, smoking status, and demographics on vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Wales

Exploring microstructural brain abnormalities after mild COVID-19

Study demonstrates robust antibody response elicited by trivalent protein subunit vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Study suggests sleep disturbance is associated with dyspnoea, anxiety, and muscle weakness following COVID-19 hospitalization

Rise and waning of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses induced by mRNA vaccine booster in a healthcare worker population

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