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Public trust in COVID-19 vaccine science influences vaccine uptake in the US

Researchers investigate how public trust in the science of COVID-19 vaccines has changed in the United States.

8 Nov 2024

Link between COVID-19 and long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders

COVID-19 survivors may develop autoimmune conditions long-term, with risks varying by severity and vaccination status, necessitating continued health vigilance.

8 Nov 2024

Seasonal influenza adapted and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic

Although travel restrictions and social measures during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a dramatic global drop in seasonal influenza cases, certain influenza lineages in specific regions kept the virus circulating and evolving, according to a new study.

7 Nov 2024

Study reveals how COVID-19 affected the spread and evolution of seasonal influenza

Seasonal influenza epidemics impose substantial burdens on healthcare systems and cause >5 million hospitalizations of adults each year.

7 Nov 2024

Preeclampsia and COVID-19 share pathophysiological similarities in pregnant women

During the COVID-19 pandemic, above all before vaccines were available, an alarm was sounded regarding a possible correlation between severe cases of COVID-19 in pregnant women and preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure (hypertension) in the expectant mother and high levels of protein in her urine (proteinuria). It can entail dangerous complications for mother and baby.

7 Nov 2024

Could vitamin D help COVID-19 patients? Meta-analysis highlights potential ICU reduction

Vitamin D may lower ICU and intubation rates in COVID-19 patients, with significant benefits observed in older and severe cases, according to recent research.

7 Nov 2024

Can exercise undo sitting's health risks? New study suggests vigorous activity helps

A study reveals that 30 minutes of daily vigorous exercise may counteract some aging effects of sitting, highlighting the need to reduce sedentary behavior.

7 Nov 2024

Leritrelvir shows high efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 protease mutations

Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

6 Nov 2024

Unraveling the psychological impact of COVID-19 on young minds

The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late 2019, brought immense disruption to individuals and societies worldwide, including children and adolescents. Alongside its immediate physical health impacts, the pandemic had a profound effect on mental health.

6 Nov 2024

Study links nasal autoantibodies to COVID-19 severity prediction

A wide variety of COVID-19 symptoms exist, ranging from mild to severe, and while current strains of the virus generally cause milder symptoms, those with co-morbidities are still at an exponentially greater risk of severe disease.

6 Nov 2024

WHO report highlights surge in TB cases and deaths in 2023

The highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases since global monitoring began were recorded in 2023, according to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

6 Nov 2024

Advances in neutropenia research could pave the way for better treatments

Neutropenia is a condition in which there are not enough neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, in the blood.

5 Nov 2024

WHO study names top pathogens in need of new vaccines

A new World Health Organization (WHO) study published today in eBioMedicine names 17 pathogens that regularly cause diseases in communities as top priorities for new vaccine development.

5 Nov 2024

Werner syndrome gene plays key role in maintaining cellular organization and DNA stability

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 20 on October 17, 2024, entitled, "Werner syndrome RECQ helicase participates in and directs maintenance of the protein complexes of constitutive heterochromatin in proliferating human cells."

5 Nov 2024

Canada’s proactive policies reduce drug shortages far more effectively than the U.S.

Drug-related supply chain issues in Canada were 40% less likely to result in significant drug shortages than in the United States.

4 Nov 2024

Remote interpreting raises concerns about communication quality in healthcare

As the healthcare sector leaned heavily on technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, interpreters reported mixed experiences that raises serious questions about the effectiveness of remote communication platforms in critical medical settings.

4 Nov 2024

Study links childhood overweight to socioeconomic disadvantage

More children have overweight in regions with high rates of single parenthood, low education levels, low income and high child poverty.

4 Nov 2024

Study highlights emergency department utilization among cancer patients in Ontario

About 1 in 3 patients diagnosed with cancer in Ontario visited an emergency department (ED) in the 90 days before diagnosis, found a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.240952.

4 Nov 2024

New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

A study co-led by a Johns Hopkins Children's Center clinician-researcher shows that adding text messaging and other electronic feedback to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems.

3 Nov 2024

Can olfactory loss predict disease? Study ties loss of smell to 139 health conditions

Olfactory dysfunction links to 139 conditions, with inflammation playing a key role in memory decline and cognitive issues. Olfactory enrichment shows promise.

1 Nov 2024

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covid 19 News and Research

Public trust in COVID-19 vaccine science influences vaccine uptake in the US

Link between COVID-19 and long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders

Seasonal influenza adapted and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study reveals how COVID-19 affected the spread and evolution of seasonal influenza

Preeclampsia and COVID-19 share pathophysiological similarities in pregnant women

Could vitamin D help COVID-19 patients? Meta-analysis highlights potential ICU reduction

Can exercise undo sitting's health risks? New study suggests vigorous activity helps

Leritrelvir shows high efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 protease mutations

Unraveling the psychological impact of COVID-19 on young minds

Study links nasal autoantibodies to COVID-19 severity prediction

WHO report highlights surge in TB cases and deaths in 2023

Advances in neutropenia research could pave the way for better treatments

WHO study names top pathogens in need of new vaccines

Werner syndrome gene plays key role in maintaining cellular organization and DNA stability

Canada’s proactive policies reduce drug shortages far more effectively than the U.S.

Remote interpreting raises concerns about communication quality in healthcare

Study links childhood overweight to socioeconomic disadvantage

Study highlights emergency department utilization among cancer patients in Ontario

New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

Can olfactory loss predict disease? Study ties loss of smell to 139 health conditions

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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