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Long COVID in children: A closer look reveals lasting impacts

A comprehensive review in Pediatrics highlights the significant impact of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) in children, revealing a wide range of long-term symptoms and the need for further research on its prevalence, risk factors, and mechanisms.

11 Feb 2024

Drug repurposing study finds lonafarnib effective against RSV

A study in Nature Communications identifies lonafarnib from the ReFRAME drug-repurposing library as a potent inhibitor of the RSV fusion protein, showing promise in reducing RSV infection in vitro and in vivo.

11 Feb 2024

Study shows long COVID's hidden effect on women's sex lives

From work to school to socializing, COVID-19 has impacted just about every part of our lives-;and now Boston University research has shown that also includes what happens in the bedroom.

9 Feb 2024

Understanding the virological properties of SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1

Since December 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has posed a worldwide threat.

9 Feb 2024

Do we simply not care about old people?

The covid-19 pandemic would be a wake-up call for America, advocates for the elderly predicted: incontrovertible proof that the nation wasn't doing enough to care for vulnerable older adults.

9 Feb 2024

Study finds digital CBT for children with anxiety delivers on par with traditional methods, lowers costs

If digitally augmented, therapist-supported, parent-led CBT is a cost-effective and clinically effective alternative.

9 Feb 2024

mRNA COVID vaccines in pregnancy linked to lower risk of neonatal issues, study shows

A JAMA Network study finds COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in pregnant women not only safe but also associated with reduced risks of neonatal cerebral ischemia, intracranial hemorrhage, and mortality, supporting vaccination during pregnancy.

9 Feb 2024

COVID-19 linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds

Research indicates a potential link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of new-onset dementia in adults over 60, with the risk being similar to that from other respiratory infections.

9 Feb 2024

AI's ability to detect COVID-19 from coughs faces real-world challenges

A Nature Machine Intelligence study reveals that while AI classifiers can predict COVID-19 from audio recordings, their effectiveness diminishes when accounting for confounding factors, highlighting the challenges in applying AI diagnostics in real-world settings.

8 Feb 2024

The impact of drinking water quality on mental health and the modifying role of diet

Researchers estimate how exposure to various trace elements in drinking water increases the risk of depression and anxiety.

8 Feb 2024

Study tracks health and quality of life in chronically critically ill COVID-19 patients months after hospital discharge

Researchers investigated chronic critical illness in COVID-19 survivors who sought ICU admission and were on mechanical ventilation due to severe infection by SARS-CoV-2.

8 Feb 2024

Exploring the dynamic between dog ownership and child activity levels

Researchers examined the longitudinal effects of changes in dog ownership on children's physical activity and movement behaviors using data from the Play Spaces and Environments for Children’s Physical Activity (PLAYCE) cohort study.

8 Feb 2024

Study tracks long COVID's shifting course in general population

Long COVID trajectories in a general population cohort show variable recovery patterns, with a portion of patients experiencing improvement, deterioration, or stable symptoms over time.

7 Feb 2024

E-cigarette use among US youths climbs, with pandemic years showing slight decline

Study highlights a significant rise in e-cigarette use among US youths from 2013 to 2019, with a slight decline during the pandemic but levels remain high, particularly among older youths and across all demographics.

7 Feb 2024

Cirrhosis patients face mixed infection outcomes amid pandemic healthcare shifts

The COVID-19 pandemic's influence on healthcare systems led to mixed outcomes for patients with cirrhosis, showing stable infection rates but a rise in multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) infections.

7 Feb 2024

Hunters key to early detection of zoonotic diseases, study finds

Experimental games reveal hunters' vital role in zoonotic disease surveillance through community-based reporting, underscoring the need for increased participation and understanding of reporting incentives.

7 Feb 2024

Study reveals high insomnia rates in non-hospitalized COVID-19 survivors

Researchers investigated insomnia prevalence and its association with anxiety and depression in the non-hospitalized COVID-19-recovered community.

7 Feb 2024

Halfway through ‘unwinding,’ Medicaid enrollment is down about 10 million

Halfway through what will be the biggest purge of Medicaid beneficiaries in a one-year span, enrollment in the government-run health insurance program is on track to return to roughly pre-pandemic levels.

7 Feb 2024

Colorado moves to connect agricultural workers with mental health resources

Colorado lawmakers have proposed a pair of measures they say will improve the availability of mental health resources for the state's agricultural industry, as stress, anxiety, and depression among ranchers and farmhands have emerged as critical issues that have worsened since the coronavirus pandemic.

7 Feb 2024

COVID-19's impact on early education: Retrospective study shows decrease in kindergarten readiness

A new study explored associations between school district early Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) and electronic health records (EHR) data and linked KRA scores with the changes occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 Feb 2024