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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.

Evaluating mental health of adults with neurodevelopmental disorders during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety, depression, and mental well-being of adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in the United Kingdom.

12 May 2022

Imprinted antibody responses towards SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants

A new study analyzed the imprinted antibody responses towards the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants.

12 May 2022

Study shows reduced respiratory syncytial virus antibody levels in women of childbearing age and infants during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study demonstrated that the humoral immunity against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has significantly reduced.

12 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron escapes immune response due to high ACE2 affinity and low antibody specificity

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccines, researchers revealed how severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron evades neutralizing antibodies (nAbs).

12 May 2022

Quality of drug supply declined in Vancouver during the COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

More than a third of people who use drugs in Vancouver, Canada reported a decline in the quality of drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

11 May 2022

Misperception of group concerns undermines cooperation and trust

Misperceptions of marginalized and disadvantaged communities' level of concern regarding COVID-19, as well as other issues such as climate change, constitutes a form of social misinformation that may undermine cooperation and trust needed to address collective problems, according to new Cornell-led research.

11 May 2022

Discovery of host co-factors necessary for SARS-CoV2 infection

A new study published in the journal EMBO Reports has reported on the shedding of two proteases, namely, ADAM10 and ADAM17, which aids in S protein-dependent molecular events.

11 May 2022

UMSOM researchers participate in Big Ten health registry to learn about cardiac issues in athletes recovering from COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have been collaborating on an extensive heart registry that includes student-athletes in the Big Ten athletic conference, to learn more about cardiac issues in those who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection.

11 May 2022

COVID-19 patients with persistent viral shedding may warrant closer surveillance and monitoring for complications

A new Northwestern Medicine study published in GeroScience sought to determine the prevalence, risk factors and significance of persistent viral shedding in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

11 May 2022

Funding for nursing in care homes rises by 11.5%

Increased funding for nursing in care homes will support tens of thousands of care home residents with nursing needs, including those with learning and physical disabilities, with an 11.5% increase in 2022-23 and an estimated £87 million backdated for 2021-22.

11 May 2022

First-of-its-kind longitudinal study launched to track and analyze lung health in millennials

Northwestern University and the American Lung Association have begun recruitment in Chicago for a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study to track and analyze lung health in millennials at the peak of their lung health.

11 May 2022

Effectiveness of COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers depicted the efficacy of the SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

11 May 2022

How is the Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Impacting Sepsis?

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Ron Daniels about his work at the UK Sepsis Trust and the impact antimicrobial resistance is having on sepsis.

11 May 2022

New research on excess mortality in the Nordics during COVID

Both from a scientific and a political standpoint, it is important to record and examine the additional deaths during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

11 May 2022

Study reveals how the creativity of people evolved during the first COVID-19 lockdown

Covid-19 took us by surprise and the exceptional situation of the first lockdown required great capacities of adaptation, in particular for our brain.

11 May 2022

Health systems shift to a more patient-centered model of care after the pandemic

For U.S. health systems emerging from the pandemic, the promise of patient-centered care is within reach, according to the 2022 Health Systems' Climate Study.

11 May 2022

Women support home-use of abortion pills and telemedical model of care

Women who had an abortion in Britain during the pandemic support the continuation of permissions for home-use of both abortion pills and a telemedical model of care - otherwise known as "Pills by Post", according to new research published in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health.

11 May 2022

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Evaluating mental health of adults with neurodevelopmental disorders during COVID-19 pandemic

Imprinted antibody responses towards SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants

Study shows reduced respiratory syncytial virus antibody levels in women of childbearing age and infants during the COVID-19 pandemic

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron escapes immune response due to high ACE2 affinity and low antibody specificity

Quality of drug supply declined in Vancouver during the COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

Misperception of group concerns undermines cooperation and trust

Discovery of host co-factors necessary for SARS-CoV2 infection

UMSOM researchers participate in Big Ten health registry to learn about cardiac issues in athletes recovering from COVID-19

COVID-19 patients with persistent viral shedding may warrant closer surveillance and monitoring for complications

Funding for nursing in care homes rises by 11.5%

First-of-its-kind longitudinal study launched to track and analyze lung health in millennials

Effectiveness of COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

How is the Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Impacting Sepsis?

New research on excess mortality in the Nordics during COVID

Study reveals how the creativity of people evolved during the first COVID-19 lockdown

Health systems shift to a more patient-centered model of care after the pandemic

Women support home-use of abortion pills and telemedical model of care

Assessment of England's medication prescribing safety during COVID pandemic

Deep learning reveals genetic determinants of COVID-19-associated mortality

Growing long-COVID health care burden

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