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Comparison of pre- and post-Omicron disease severity among unvaccinated people without risk factors

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Sweden investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity among unvaccinated adults during the periods of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant of concern (VOC) dominance compared to the severity of pre-Omicron VOC infections.

8 Feb 2023

Despite higher COVID risk, active physicians had lower excess mortality than nonactive physicians

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers calculated excess deaths due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among physicians in the United States of America (USA) between March 2020 and December 2021.

8 Feb 2023

COVID-19 deaths worldwide largely attributed to people over 60 years of age

Researchers examine COVID-19 mortality and vaccination progress in older adults worldwide.

8 Feb 2023

Community engagement efforts in Alabama identify priority communities for SARS-CoV-2 testing

Researchers promote SARS-CoV-2 testing among underserved communities in rural Alabama.

8 Feb 2023

A novel nomenclature system for pathogens like SARS-CoV-2

Researchers develop an automated method to define pathogen lineages in phylogenetic trees.

8 Feb 2023

COVID-19 vaccination increases saliva antibody levels after asymptomatic infection

Researchers correlate SARS-CoV-2 load and neutralizing capacity of all saliva immunoglobulins isotypes in asymptomatic individuals.

8 Feb 2023

Pregnancy outcomes after monoclonal antibodies infusion for COVID-19

Researchers evaluated the impact of monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 on maternal-fetal health.

8 Feb 2023

Recent findings on T-cell immunity induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination in immunocompromised individuals

Researchers discussed studies that explored T-cell immunity induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients, individuals with HIV, and recipients of solid organ transplants.

8 Feb 2023

Could adhering to a healthy lifestyle decrease the risk of post–COVID-19 condition?

Researchers performed a prospective cohort study among 1981 female nurses to investigate whether maintaining a healthy lifestyle decreases the risk of post–coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition (PCC) following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

8 Feb 2023

Pandemic-related challenges faced by pregnant women, new mothers, and their families in maternal and newborn care

Researchers discussed the challenges faced by pregnant individuals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Feb 2023

Cellular and humoral responses and the safety of recombinant and inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers investigated the B cell and humoral immune responses elicited against inactivated and recombinant SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and their safety profiles in patients with CKD.

8 Feb 2023

Researchers report two unusual COVID-19-related arrhythmic cases in children

Researchers explored the association between cardiac arrhythmias in children and COVID-19 infection.

8 Feb 2023

Study examines postpartum women's experiences during the third wave of COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology, researchers investigated postpartum women’s birth-associated experiences during the third wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Europe.

7 Feb 2023

Study shows activation of pulmonary macrophages by SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers investigated the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) glycoprotein on human lung macrophage (HLM) activation and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) expression in human lung macrophages.

7 Feb 2023

An approach to review SARS-CoV-2 and Strongyloides stercoralis coinfections

Researchers present the protocol for their systematic review on SARS-CoV-2 and Strongyloides stercoralis coinfections.

7 Feb 2023

A review of innate immunity relevant to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers reviewed selected acute-phase proteins concerning their production, structure, and function.

7 Feb 2023

Do individuals with long COVID ever recover fully?

Researchers investigate the sociodemographic factors that contribute to the remission of long COVID.

7 Feb 2023

Bivalent boosters provide additional protection from BA.5, XBB, and XBB.1.5

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published on the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) website, researchers analyzed data from the Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT), a nationwide pharmacy program run in the US for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing.

7 Feb 2023

Understanding the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and periodontitis

In a recent review published in the journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers reviewed existing data on the association between periodontitis and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

7 Feb 2023

Mucoactive drugs block SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluate the effects of mucociliary active molecules on SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro.

7 Feb 2023

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Comparison of pre- and post-Omicron disease severity among unvaccinated people without risk factors

Despite higher COVID risk, active physicians had lower excess mortality than nonactive physicians

COVID-19 deaths worldwide largely attributed to people over 60 years of age

Community engagement efforts in Alabama identify priority communities for SARS-CoV-2 testing

A novel nomenclature system for pathogens like SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 vaccination increases saliva antibody levels after asymptomatic infection

Pregnancy outcomes after monoclonal antibodies infusion for COVID-19

Recent findings on T-cell immunity induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination in immunocompromised individuals

Could adhering to a healthy lifestyle decrease the risk of post–COVID-19 condition?

Pandemic-related challenges faced by pregnant women, new mothers, and their families in maternal and newborn care

Cellular and humoral responses and the safety of recombinant and inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers report two unusual COVID-19-related arrhythmic cases in children

Study examines postpartum women's experiences during the third wave of COVID-19

Study shows activation of pulmonary macrophages by SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein

An approach to review SARS-CoV-2 and Strongyloides stercoralis coinfections

A review of innate immunity relevant to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

Do individuals with long COVID ever recover fully?

Bivalent boosters provide additional protection from BA.5, XBB, and XBB.1.5

Understanding the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and periodontitis

Mucoactive drugs block SARS-CoV-2 infection

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