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Persistence of viral RNA following acute infection

Professor Diane Griffin from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, has recently explained the persistence mechanism of viral RNA in the human body after clinical recovery from acute infection.

6 Jun 2022

Details of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence surveys supported by the US CDC

Researchers reviewed and analyzed data from SARS-CoV-2 serosurveys supported by the United States Centers for Disease Prevention and Control in the low- and middle-income countries.

6 Jun 2022

The impact of government-mandated proof of vaccination requirements on COVID-19 vaccine uptake

Researchers analyzed the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination mandate on vaccine uptake.

6 Jun 2022

The frequency and nature of RNA errors in both SARS-CoV-2 and its vaccine

A recent article demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 mutants and vaccine variability stem from ribonucleic acid polymerase inaccuracy.

6 Jun 2022

COVID-19's economic impact on healthcare systems, societies, and the population

In a recent study review posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the economic and medical costs incurred due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

6 Jun 2022

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

In a recent study posted to the Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology, researchers reviewed clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-based diagnostics for detecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

6 Jun 2022

Weight loss with bariatric surgery associated with lower risk of cancer and cancer-related mortality

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that among adults with obesity, weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery was associated with a 32% lower risk of developing cancer and a 48% lower risk of cancer-related death compared with adults who did not have the surgery.

3 Jun 2022

Pandemic-era changes to prescribing opioid use disorder treatment improved treatment outcomes

Pandemic-era changes to prescribing guidelines for the lifesaving drug buprenorphine led to improved treatment outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder in Philadelphia, according to a recently published study in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports from researchers at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health.

3 Jun 2022

Molecular 'connector' may underlie gender differences in cocaine’s effects, mice study shows

Scientists have long known that cocaine works by latching on to molecular connectors on the surface of brain cells, allowing dopamine, a chemical that promotes feelings of pleasure and reward, to accumulate in the space between brain cells.

3 Jun 2022

Community's sleep health predicts children's opportunities for positive growth and success

A community's sleep health is the most significant health predictor of children's opportunities for positive growth and success, according to an analysis to be presented at SLEEP 2022.

3 Jun 2022

Researchers receive grant to develop portable biosensors for detecting noroviruses, mycotoxins in foods

An international team led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst food and environmental virologist has received a $750,000 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) partnership grant to develop and test portable, rapid biosensors capable of detecting noroviruses and mycotoxins in foods and agricultural products.

3 Jun 2022

Epidemiology and the public health response of monkeypox

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, i.e. it can be transmitted between animals and humans via direct or indirect contacts.

3 Jun 2022

Lack of diversity in genomic research could deprive Africans of life-changing care for chronic diseases

The lack of diversity in genomic research could mean Africans are missing out on potential life-changing care for chronic health disorders, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine.

3 Jun 2022

Peer-led, family-centered preventive intervention promotes mental health among Bhutanese immigrants in the U.S.

After years of working with Bhutanese community members in Western Massachusetts, a team led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher has developed a peer-led, family-centered preventive intervention to reduce stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms and promote mental health among immigrants in the U.S.

3 Jun 2022

Vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection during periods with different dominant SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study found that despite a lower COVID-19 vaccine efficacy against reinfection with the Omicron variant, these vaccines demonstrate a marked efficacy against reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta variants, as well as the Omicron variant.

3 Jun 2022

Study finds socio-economic disparities in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study conducted by Assistant Professor KYAN Akira (Kobe University Graduate School of Human Development and Environment) and Professor TAKAKURA Minoru (Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus) has identified socio-economic disparities in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 Jun 2022

Public Health News and Research

Persistence of viral RNA following acute infection

Details of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence surveys supported by the US CDC

The impact of government-mandated proof of vaccination requirements on COVID-19 vaccine uptake

The frequency and nature of RNA errors in both SARS-CoV-2 and its vaccine

COVID-19's economic impact on healthcare systems, societies, and the population

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Weight loss with bariatric surgery associated with lower risk of cancer and cancer-related mortality

Pandemic-era changes to prescribing opioid use disorder treatment improved treatment outcomes

Molecular 'connector' may underlie gender differences in cocaine’s effects, mice study shows

Community's sleep health predicts children's opportunities for positive growth and success

Researchers receive grant to develop portable biosensors for detecting noroviruses, mycotoxins in foods

Epidemiology and the public health response of monkeypox

Lack of diversity in genomic research could deprive Africans of life-changing care for chronic diseases

Peer-led, family-centered preventive intervention promotes mental health among Bhutanese immigrants in the U.S.

Vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection during periods with different dominant SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study finds socio-economic disparities in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic

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New study seeks to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health visiting services

A system for detecting emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Vaccine-induced immunity against severe COVID-19 remains high for about six months

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