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The epigenetic alterations of monocytes in severe COVID-19

Researchers performed DNA methylation analysis on monocytes in the peripheral blood samples obtained from severe COVID-19 patients.

28 Oct 2022

COVID-19 and the gut

Researchers summarize current knowledge about underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches for the effects of COVID-19 on the gut.

26 Oct 2022

Exploring SARS-CoV-2-associated endothelial dysfunction

A new study described the evidence, mechanisms, and therapies for endothelial dysfunction in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

21 Oct 2022

Study explores the effect of COVID-19 on platelet function

A new study posted in the pre-print server bioRxiv* aimed to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on platelet proteome and relate the functional responses of platelets and the formation of platelet-neutrophil aggregate in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

17 Oct 2022

Molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir treatments are effective in reducing mortality among high-risk COVID-19 patients

A recent study determines the relationship between molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and all-cause mortality.

12 Oct 2022

Acute kidney injury in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers examined the phenotypes of acute kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

7 Oct 2022

Three-dimensional in vitro model to reproduce COVID-19-induced endothelial dysfunction

In a new study, researchers developed a three-dimensional (3D) in vitro tissue model to assess the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the vascular endothelial cells.

5 Oct 2022

IRIS Registry presents latest eye research at AAO 2022

The IRIS Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) powered several big data studies this year, most of which will be presented and discussed at AAO 2022 Gather, the 126th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

30 Sep 2022

Exploring remdesivir resistance in COVID-19-infected transplant recipients

In a new study, researchers assessed the remdesivir resistance developed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-infected transplant recipients.

29 Sep 2022

mRNA boosters associated with decreased odds of hospitalization compared with the mRNA vaccine primary series alone

Researchers assessed the chances of COVID-19 hospitalization after three versus two mRNA vaccine doses.

28 Sep 2022

Efficacy and safety of monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy

In an article published in the journal Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, scientists have described the safety and efficacy profiles of anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) monoclonal antibodies in pregnant women with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

13 Sep 2022

COVID-19 drugs persist through wastewater treatment, may negatively affect aquatic organisms

Certain drugs used to treat COVID-19 patients -; including remdesivir, dexamethasone and antibiotics for associated bacterial infections -; persist through wastewater treatment and may occur in waterways at levels high enough to negatively affect aquatic organisms, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

12 Sep 2022