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Booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

A team of scientists from the USA and Israel has recently highlighted the importance of a third booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in achieving additional protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

2 Sep 2021

International taskforce recommends neurocognitive tests to harmonize assessment of long COVID

An international taskforce created by a UNSW Science psychology researcher has recommended a set of neurocognitive and mental health questionnaires to harmonize the assessment of patients with long COVID.

2 Sep 2021

Regional differences in prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children

A population-based study assesses seroprevalence in a representative sample of children from regions with high and low community transmission.

2 Sep 2021

An assessment of post-vaccination immune response to SARS-CoV-2 Delta in elderly and health care workers

A new cohort study comparing immune responses among vaccinated elderly persons and healthcare workers has been conducted.

2 Sep 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis drug plus standard of care may reduce COVID-19 mortality for hospitalized patients

Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who received the rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib, in combination with the standard of care including corticosteroids, died less often than those receiving only the standard of care, according to a study released this week in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

1 Sep 2021

Study shows bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine can protect mice against lethal SARS-CoV-2 challenge

A recent US study, currently available on bioRxiv* preprint server, implies that vaccination with bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) can limit the infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by targeting innate immune pathways and could thus be used as a platform for pinpointing early immunologic events affecting the outcome of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

1 Sep 2021

Do kidney transplant recipients need a third booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine?

A team of researchers in France have observed that the “standard” 2 dose regimen for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could provide adequate protection to only a few KTRs. It has also been shown in multiple studies that a considerable population of vaccinated KTRs were easily infected with SARS-CoV-2.

1 Sep 2021

Can barrier gestures be relaxed without causing a COVID-19 resurgence in France?

A new study focused on determining the magnitudes of a barrier gesture relaxation in France. Read more here.

1 Sep 2021

Is regular COVID-19 testing in schools more effective than bubble quarantines?

A new study focused on developing a basic stochastic model for predicting the possibility of the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 occurring in primary schools. Read more here.

1 Sep 2021

A global genetic surveillance gap for SARS-CoV-2

Now a new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server provides a perspective on the global disparities surrounding SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, their causes and consequences, and possible solutions to maximize the impact of pathogen genome sequencing for efforts on public health.

1 Sep 2021

COVID-19 associated mucormycosis cases in India

India continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). To date, the country has reported over one million new cases for the past 28 days.

31 Aug 2021

Increased transmissibility drives SARS-CoV-2 variant spread, aided by immune escape

Numerous variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have emerged over the last few months. Unfortunately, this has driven new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) waves, often more severe than before. A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server discusses the characteristics of the variant that is responsible for this phenomenon.

31 Aug 2021

Assessing child and caregiver mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

A new study describes child and caregiver mental health during a one-year period.

31 Aug 2021

Association between COVID-19 mitigation measures and preterm birth rate in China

A new study published in British Medical Journal Global Health addresses the effect of COVID-19 mitigation measures on the preterm birth rate in China.

31 Aug 2021

"FibroCOVID" - An emerging entity

In a recent study, a team of researchers aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of fibromyalgia in patients who recovered from COVID-19.

31 Aug 2021

Blood test could enable early detection of cancer in people with neurofibromatosis type 1

People with an inherited condition known as neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF1, often develop non-cancerous, or benign, tumors that grow along nerves. These tumors can sometimes turn into aggressive cancers, but there hasn't been a good way to determine whether this transformation to cancer has happened.

31 Aug 2021

Syndrome News and Research

Booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

International taskforce recommends neurocognitive tests to harmonize assessment of long COVID

Regional differences in prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children

An assessment of post-vaccination immune response to SARS-CoV-2 Delta in elderly and health care workers

Rheumatoid arthritis drug plus standard of care may reduce COVID-19 mortality for hospitalized patients

Study shows bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine can protect mice against lethal SARS-CoV-2 challenge

Do kidney transplant recipients need a third booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine?

Can barrier gestures be relaxed without causing a COVID-19 resurgence in France?

Is regular COVID-19 testing in schools more effective than bubble quarantines?

A global genetic surveillance gap for SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 associated mucormycosis cases in India

Increased transmissibility drives SARS-CoV-2 variant spread, aided by immune escape

Assessing child and caregiver mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Association between COVID-19 mitigation measures and preterm birth rate in China

"FibroCOVID" - An emerging entity

Blood test could enable early detection of cancer in people with neurofibromatosis type 1

Attenuated virulence and protective immunity in SARS-CoV-2 with a mutation in the S1/S2 cleavage site

Development of SARS-CoV-2 antibody escape variants in an immunocompromised individual

Does SARS-CoV-2 infection protect against reinfection?

Researchers identify biomarkers for rare, serious complication in children with COVID-19

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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