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Study shows mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy can prevent hospitalization among infants

A report published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) shows how primary two-dose vaccination series against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during pregnancy is linked to a reduced risk of COVID-19–associated hospitalization among infants six months of age or younger.

16 Feb 2022

Human nose organoids provide better understanding of the first steps toward SARS-CoV-2 infection

Preclinical models that recapitulate aspects of human airway disease are essential for the advancement of novel therapeutics and vaccines.

16 Feb 2022

Use of immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases and the associated risk of severe COVID-19

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server investigated the risk of severe/fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients treated with immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD).

15 Feb 2022

Government asks experts to inform the refresh of UK's Biological Security Strategy

The Government is today (Wednesday 16 February) asking for health and security experts to inform the refresh of the UK's Biological Security Strategy, which aims to protect the country from a range of biological threats, including emerging infectious diseases and potential misuse by hostile actors.

15 Feb 2022

Cardiac MRI shows a similar injury pattern for vaccine-associated myocarditis

Vaccine-associated myocarditis shows a similar injury pattern on cardiac MRI compared to other causes of myocarditis, but abnormalities are less severe, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.

15 Feb 2022

Lifting mask mandates in elementary schools in the U.S. may be too early, study finds

Before lifting mask mandates in elementary schools in the U.S., local COVID-19 case rates should be far below current rates to avoid the risk of increased transmission among students, staff, and families, according to a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Massachusetts General Hospital.

15 Feb 2022

Research team examines the prevalence of taste loss in COVID-19 patients

Reports of taste loss, a symptom of COVID-19, have been on the rise over the last two years. The taste dysfunction comes in different forms, including ageusia (total taste loss), hypogeusia (partial taste loss), and dysgeusia (taste distortion).

15 Feb 2022

Older woman's estrogen levels may be linked to risk of COVID-19 death

An older woman's estrogen levels may be linked to her chances of dying from COVID-19, with higher levels of the hormone seemingly protective against severe infection, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

15 Feb 2022

Regular physical activity at 70 may help ward off heart disease in old age

Twenty minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age (70-75) may best stave off major heart disease, including heart failure, in late old age (80+), suggests research published online in the journal Heart.

15 Feb 2022

Study finds alarmingly low percentage of Chinese youth engaging in positive heart health behaviors

Many children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and unhealthy diet, according to a study in JACC: Asia.

15 Feb 2022

Study reports higher years of life lost during the pandemic in deprived areas

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hit hardest in deprived areas of England and Wales, with excess years of life lost more than three times as high in the North West than the South West of England.

15 Feb 2022

Study explores rapid SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing to help reduce hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections

In a new study, researchers examined whether SARS-CoV-2 whole-genome sequencing could be routinely used for infection prevention and control in hospitals.

15 Feb 2022

Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread covid misinformation

Tennessee's Board of Medical Examiners unanimously adopted in September a statement that said doctors spreading covid misinformation — such as suggesting that vaccines contain microchips — could jeopardize their license to practice.

15 Feb 2022

Study investigates whether SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with increased risk of incident type 1 diabetes

A recent study has demonstrated that although the incidence of type 1 diabetes increases among children during the COVID-19 pandemic, previous infection by SARS-CoV-2 does not directly act as a causal factor.

15 Feb 2022

Scientists identify potential reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in US among individuals with chronic health conditions

A recent survey conducted on the adult population in the United States has identified the most common predictive reasons behind COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

15 Feb 2022

Estimates of COVID-19 hospitalization and ICU burden from existing severe acute respiratory infections surveillance

Researchers estimated SARS-CoV-2 hospitalization and ICU treatment during the first three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Feb 2022

Prioritizing specific neighborhoods improves the public health response to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has uneven impacts across cities and provinces, with some regions struggling more than others. A new study shows hotspots of COVID-19 infections across Canadian cities are linked to occupation, income, housing, and markers for structural racism.

15 Feb 2022

Researchers generate stable cell lines capable of producing various hepatitis B virus genotypes

A new study created stable cell lines capable of producing different genotypes of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), advancing understanding of each type's distinct virological features, treatment responses, and infectivity that could lead to new therapies against a virus infecting humans as far back as 4,500 years ago.

15 Feb 2022

How many COVID cases have been prevented by vaccination in California?

A recent pre-print research paper posted to the medRxiv* server estimated the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases prevented due to the COVID-19 vaccines administered in California.

14 Feb 2022

Real-world data on efficacy and safety of COVID vaccines in Canada

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines in young and elderly cohorts from Canada.

14 Feb 2022

Public Health News and Research

Study shows mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy can prevent hospitalization among infants

Human nose organoids provide better understanding of the first steps toward SARS-CoV-2 infection

Use of immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases and the associated risk of severe COVID-19

Government asks experts to inform the refresh of UK's Biological Security Strategy

Cardiac MRI shows a similar injury pattern for vaccine-associated myocarditis

Lifting mask mandates in elementary schools in the U.S. may be too early, study finds

Research team examines the prevalence of taste loss in COVID-19 patients

Older woman's estrogen levels may be linked to risk of COVID-19 death

Regular physical activity at 70 may help ward off heart disease in old age

Study finds alarmingly low percentage of Chinese youth engaging in positive heart health behaviors

Study reports higher years of life lost during the pandemic in deprived areas

Study explores rapid SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing to help reduce hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections

Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread covid misinformation

Study investigates whether SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with increased risk of incident type 1 diabetes

Scientists identify potential reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in US among individuals with chronic health conditions

Estimates of COVID-19 hospitalization and ICU burden from existing severe acute respiratory infections surveillance

Prioritizing specific neighborhoods improves the public health response to COVID-19

Researchers generate stable cell lines capable of producing various hepatitis B virus genotypes

How many COVID cases have been prevented by vaccination in California?

Real-world data on efficacy and safety of COVID vaccines in Canada

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