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The effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for post-viral syndromes and long COVID

A recent systematic review investigated the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic interventions for post-viral syndromes, including the post-COVID-19 syndrome.

9 Jun 2022

Insights on the T cell epitope landscape for the five main SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers generated an AI resource to characterize the T cell epitope landscape for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

9 Jun 2022

Cognitive impairment and function in SARS-CoV-2 positive patients

Researchers assessed the association between post-acute COVID-19 cognitive impairment and kynurenine pathway activation.

9 Jun 2022

University screening programs gave scientists early insights about omicron’s spread

Omicron was first reported in South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021, and within mere days it was already making the rounds in the United States, spiking SARS-CoV-2 case numbers as it infiltrated every school, restaurant, and family gathering. But when exactly did omicron unseat the delta variant to become dominant? And how quickly did it actually take over?

9 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 is a generalist virus, infecting and evolving in numerous mammals and humans

In a recent article published in the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers illustrated zooanthroponotic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission and viral mutations specific to hosts.

8 Jun 2022

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers demonstrated that two genes, GTPase, IMAP Family Member 7 (GIMAP7), and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1PR2), have the potential to predict severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with ~90% accuracy.

8 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 protein binds to dendritic cells and induces a hyper-inflammatory cytokine storm

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined how the interaction of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) open reading frame 8 (ORF8) protein with host dendritic cells (DCs) induced cytokine storm.

8 Jun 2022

Study on the underlying biology of long COVID

In a recent article published in the Science Translational Medicine journal, researchers analyzed prolonged and unique implications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in humans and hamsters following recovery.

8 Jun 2022

Safety and efficacy of tixagevimab–cilgavimab in preventing severe COVID

In a recent study published in the Lancet, researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of tixagevimab–cilgavimab, a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-neutralizing monoclonal antibody (mAb) combination in patients with mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

8 Jun 2022

Ventilation key to reducing COVID-19 spread in schools

Recently, Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) evaluated the aforementioned data on ventilation improvement strategies implemented in kindergarten through grade 12 (K–12) public schools in the United States.

8 Jun 2022

Electronic nose detects SARS-CoV-2 from breath

Researchers discuss the development of an electronic nose device for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

8 Jun 2022

Getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy helps protect young infants

New research offers evidence that getting a second or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the final stages of pregnancy offers protection for infants against SARS-CoV-2 infection (the virus that causes COVID-19 illness).

8 Jun 2022

Einstein researchers receive $3.5 million NIH grant to study the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the brain

Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers have been awarded a five-year, $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of COVID-19 on the brains of adults who had mild or asymptomatic infection.

8 Jun 2022

Pregnant people in Sub-Saharan Africa are at higher risk of complications and death from COVID-19

Pregnant people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa are dying at a rate far greater than pregnant people without COVID-19 and non-pregnant people with COVID-19, according to a new multicenter study encompassing six African countries.

8 Jun 2022

Study demonstrates mental health changes in the adult European population during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists from Denmark have recently evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in older adults.

8 Jun 2022

The association between vitamin D status and infections, hospitalization, and mortality due to COVID-19

Researchers explored the associations between vitamin D levels and SARS-CoV-2 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in England.

8 Jun 2022

The cumulative risk of myocarditis/myopericarditis among global mRNA-1273 recipients

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the incidence of myocarditis among COVID-19 mRNA-1273 vaccinees.

8 Jun 2022

The origin of monkeypox outbreaks in non-endemic nations

In a recent review, the author explained the causes of the mysterious origin of the recent monkeypox outbreaks in non-endemic nations outside Africa.

8 Jun 2022

Longitudinal kinetics of the serological response in COVID-19 recovered patients over a period of 14 months

Researchers assessed the proportion of receptor-binding domain antibodies in COVID-19-recovered patients.

8 Jun 2022

Pregnant women's social contacts and COVID vaccination coverage in 19 European countries

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Hasselt University surveyed the social contact patterns and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine uptake among women from 19 European countries pregnant between March 2020 and September 2021.

8 Jun 2022

SARS News and Research

The effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for post-viral syndromes and long COVID

Insights on the T cell epitope landscape for the five main SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Cognitive impairment and function in SARS-CoV-2 positive patients

University screening programs gave scientists early insights about omicron’s spread

SARS-CoV-2 is a generalist virus, infecting and evolving in numerous mammals and humans

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 protein binds to dendritic cells and induces a hyper-inflammatory cytokine storm

Study on the underlying biology of long COVID

Safety and efficacy of tixagevimab–cilgavimab in preventing severe COVID

Ventilation key to reducing COVID-19 spread in schools

Electronic nose detects SARS-CoV-2 from breath

Getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy helps protect young infants

Einstein researchers receive $3.5 million NIH grant to study the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the brain

Pregnant people in Sub-Saharan Africa are at higher risk of complications and death from COVID-19

Study demonstrates mental health changes in the adult European population during the COVID-19 pandemic

The association between vitamin D status and infections, hospitalization, and mortality due to COVID-19

The cumulative risk of myocarditis/myopericarditis among global mRNA-1273 recipients

The origin of monkeypox outbreaks in non-endemic nations

Longitudinal kinetics of the serological response in COVID-19 recovered patients over a period of 14 months

Pregnant women's social contacts and COVID vaccination coverage in 19 European countries

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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