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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.

UK commits an additional £217 million for three education projects across Commonwealth countries

The UK is committing a further £217 million for three major education projects across Commonwealth countries today [Saturday], on the final day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

26 Jun 2022

Study finds increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders among COVID-19 positive patients

COVID-19 positive outpatients are at an increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared with individuals who tested negative for the virus, a new study presented today at the 8th European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress has shown.

25 Jun 2022

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Most research on immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 vaccine development has focused on antibody responses to the spike protein and other viral surface proteins.

24 Jun 2022

Standardization or customization: Study offers managerial insights for nursing home chains’ operational strategies

A new study by a University of South Florida researcher found important revelations that could provide chain-operated nursing homes with crucial implications for operational goals and strategic findings that carry over to other service industries.

24 Jun 2022

Social media served as a form of social support during the COVID-19 pandemic

As people around the world are learning to live with a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, in collaboration with Spanish institutions, have learned valuable lessons about the role social media played during pandemic lockdowns.

24 Jun 2022

Researchers analyze the way in which social ties may demonstrate a kind of bipolarity

Humans have evolved as social animals. From childhood, we are taught the benefits of forging ties and being empathetic as a strategy for survival and mental well-being -- or at least that is the ideal.

24 Jun 2022

Scientists develop suitable human cell line for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug screening

Scientists have described the development of a modified A549 cell line that shows a robust expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 and high susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

24 Jun 2022

Serologic testing captures missed children at risk for long Covid

A new study provides evidence of the utility of serologic testing in helping to pick up children with long Covid following missed diagnoses of COVID-19.

24 Jun 2022

Natural and hybrid immunity dynamics in South African mothers

Researchers evaluated natural and hybrid immunity after four COVID-19 waves in South Africa.

24 Jun 2022

#Plandemic and #Scamdemic tweets during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyzed COVID-19 disinformation on Twitter.

24 Jun 2022

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States mapped the trajectory of within-host evolution of acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

24 Jun 2022

Maternity care experts develop prenatal care delivery recommendations

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists partnered with the University of Michigan to convene a panel of maternity care experts to determine new prenatal care delivery recommendations.

24 Jun 2022

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

The original SARS-CoV-2 viral strain that emerged in early 2020 was able to latch on to sugars known as sialic acids, found on the surface of human cells, an ability that later strains did not retain.

24 Jun 2022

Fragment crystallizable-altered COVID-19 antibodies efficacious across two animal models

A recent article posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server identified numerous efficacious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies from convalescent SARS-CoV-2 patients.

23 Jun 2022

Techniques used in weather forecasting can be repurposed to assess risk of COVID-19 exposure

Techniques used in weather forecasting can be repurposed to provide individuals with a personalized assessment of their risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other viruses, according to new research published by Caltech scientists.

23 Jun 2022

Researchers continue a national study to evaluate COVID-19 vaccination safety pre-and post-delivery

With the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic ongoing, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, will continue a national study to evaluate the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy, and monitor immune response for mother and baby following vaccinations.

23 Jun 2022

New report estimates cancer prevalence in the U.S. and provides survivorship statistics

A new report led by researchers at the American Cancer Society in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute shows more than 18 million Americans (8.3 million males and 9.7 million females) with a history of cancer were living in the United States as of January 1, 2022, with a little over 12 million (67%) aged 65 years or older.

23 Jun 2022

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UK commits an additional £217 million for three education projects across Commonwealth countries

Study finds increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders among COVID-19 positive patients

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Standardization or customization: Study offers managerial insights for nursing home chains’ operational strategies

Social media served as a form of social support during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyze the way in which social ties may demonstrate a kind of bipolarity

Scientists develop suitable human cell line for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug screening

Serologic testing captures missed children at risk for long Covid

Natural and hybrid immunity dynamics in South African mothers

#Plandemic and #Scamdemic tweets during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

Maternity care experts develop prenatal care delivery recommendations

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Fragment crystallizable-altered COVID-19 antibodies efficacious across two animal models

Techniques used in weather forecasting can be repurposed to assess risk of COVID-19 exposure

Researchers continue a national study to evaluate COVID-19 vaccination safety pre-and post-delivery

New report estimates cancer prevalence in the U.S. and provides survivorship statistics

Two studies demonstrate different ways to improve wearable bioelectronic devices

Stanford Medicine launches a diagnostic test for monkeypox

Henry Ford Health participated in a completely virtual heart failure study during the pandemic

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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