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Study explores SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children

Researchers set out to explore how COVID-19 antibody responses persist over time after natural infection in children.

15 Feb 2022

Study looks at potential impact of BBIBPCorV and CoronaVac SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on thyroid

In a recent study posted to Preprints with The Lancet* server, a team of researchers from China performed a serology study of thyroid function and antithyroid antibody levels in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-vaccinated recipients and further evaluated their correlation with SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) levels.

14 Feb 2022

Evidence from a major US metropolitan area on home testing and risk factors for acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study analyzed the risk factors for acquiring COVID-19 in a large, prospective cohort of adult residents in the Boston metropolitan area.

8 Feb 2022

Women, smokers and drinkers more likely to develop taste or smell disorders from COVID

Researchers investigate the relationship between TSD and COVID-19.

6 Feb 2022

Red foxes susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Working towards the aim to determine the SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility of common wildlife species, the researchers in the United States have found that red fox (Vulpes vulpes) can experimentally become infected with SARS-CoV-2 and can shed virus in its oral and nasal secretions.

3 Feb 2022

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in a school community in Switzerland

In a new study, researchers evaluated SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in children, parents, and school personnel of cantonal districts of Zurich, Switzerland, between June 2020 and April 2021.

2 Feb 2022

Study reveals seven major determinants of mortality risk for patients with COVD-19 and thoracic cancer

The risk of death for patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection and thoracic cancer is based on seven major determinants, according to research published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

1 Feb 2022

Children and adolescents respond as well or better than adults to mRNA-1273 COVID vaccination

A recent study assesses the neutralization efficacy of the mRNA-1273 vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in children, adolescents, and adults.

30 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection found in wild white-tailed deer in Canada

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, scientists investigated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in white-tailed deer (WTD) in southern Québec, Canada, as part of a more extensive pan-Canadian analysis into SARS-CoV-2 spillover into wildlife. To further define SARS-CoV-2 infection in this species, researchers used viral genomes and isolation.

25 Jan 2022

Humoral correlate of protection for SARS-CoV-2 may reduce COVID-19 infection risk

In a new study, a team of researchers reviewed the published literature to find evidence for humoral SARS-CoV-2 correlate of protection (CoP).

25 Jan 2022

Sensitivity and specificity of a “spit and mail” SARS-CoV-2 serology test

A recent study evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of a “spit and mail” serology test.

25 Jan 2022

Is COVID-19 mRNA vaccination in children associated with subsequent multisystemic hyper-inflammatory syndrome?

Researchers assessed the possibility of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines causing multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children aged 12 to 17 years in France.

20 Jan 2022

Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and infection risk in healthcare workers following mRNA vaccination

A new study aimed to understand the risk of COVID-19 infection given certain serological parameters, in a group of vaccinated healthcare workers with high rates of exposure to the virus, followed up at 9 months from vaccination.

20 Jan 2022

Sniffer dogs detect long COVID after 1.5 years

Researchers used sniffer dogs to test the presence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in axillary sweat samples of long COVID-19 patients.

17 Jan 2022

Influenza vaccination does not affect risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19

A new study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases examined if influenza vaccination altered the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and clinical outcomes of COVID-19. The study included health care workers (HCWs) from Denmark who were offered influenza vaccination.

9 Jan 2022

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children rare after COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents

The current study was based on merged results using the CDD’s surveillance database coupled with the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), along with reports from health departments or physicians to the CDC.

7 Jan 2022

Can the COVID-19 delta variant evade vaccine-induced immunity?

Can the COVID-19 delta variant evade vaccine-induced immunity? We spoke to Professor Brian J. Willett from the University of Glasgow to find out.

5 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine boosters crucial in maintaining neutralizing antibodies in HCPs

Researchers evaluate the effects of a third dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine on antibody titers and breakthrough infections in healthcare workers.

4 Jan 2022

The transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV2 Omicron variant

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers developed a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) model-inference system in South Africa to determine transmission dynamics and immune evasion associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus disease (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant.

22 Dec 2021

Echinacea purpurea may help prevent respiratory tract infections during COVID-19 pandemic

A new study describes the results of using an extract of the medicinal plant Echinacea purpurea to treat non-severe cases of COVID-19.

19 Dec 2021

Serology News and Research

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children

Study looks at potential impact of BBIBPCorV and CoronaVac SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on thyroid

Evidence from a major US metropolitan area on home testing and risk factors for acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Women, smokers and drinkers more likely to develop taste or smell disorders from COVID

Red foxes susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in a school community in Switzerland

Study reveals seven major determinants of mortality risk for patients with COVD-19 and thoracic cancer

Children and adolescents respond as well or better than adults to mRNA-1273 COVID vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 infection found in wild white-tailed deer in Canada

Humoral correlate of protection for SARS-CoV-2 may reduce COVID-19 infection risk

Sensitivity and specificity of a “spit and mail” SARS-CoV-2 serology test

Is COVID-19 mRNA vaccination in children associated with subsequent multisystemic hyper-inflammatory syndrome?

Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and infection risk in healthcare workers following mRNA vaccination

Sniffer dogs detect long COVID after 1.5 years

Influenza vaccination does not affect risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children rare after COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents

Can the COVID-19 delta variant evade vaccine-induced immunity?

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine boosters crucial in maintaining neutralizing antibodies in HCPs

The transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV2 Omicron variant

Echinacea purpurea may help prevent respiratory tract infections during COVID-19 pandemic

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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