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People with long Covid smell loss show different patterns of brain activity

People living with long Covid who suffer from loss of smell show different patterns of activity in certain regions of the brain, a new study led by UCL researchers has found.

17 Apr 2023

Poverty could be a major risk factor for death in the U.S.

Poverty has long been linked to shorter lives. But just how many deaths in the United States are associated with poverty? The number has been elusive – until now.

17 Apr 2023

Denmark experienced a surge in invasive Strep A infections during the 2022-2023 winter season

During the 2022-2023 winter season Denmark experienced a surge in infections caused by group A streptococci (GAS), including the more dangerous, invasive types of infections (iGAS).

17 Apr 2023

Relaxation of pandemic measures resulted in the surge of Strep A infections to above pre-COVID levels

New research from France shows that infections cause by Group A Streptococcus (GAS) fell by 80% as the first COVID lockdown took effect in March 2020 and stayed at low levels until March 2022, from which point they increased by 18% a month to rise well above pre-COVID levels.

17 Apr 2023

A highly efficient platform for detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the continuous evolution of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have highlighted the significance of new detection methods for global monitoring and prevention.

17 Apr 2023

Experimental mRNA vaccine plus an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurrence

The combination of an experimental mRNA vaccine with an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurring or causing death by 44% when compared to immunotherapy alone, a new clinical trial shows.

17 Apr 2023

Vaccine component BNT162b4 enhances T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants for reduced COVID-19 disease severity

Researchers designed a novel messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine component designated BNT162b4.

17 Apr 2023

Does school attendance facilitate greater SARS-CoV-2 spread?

Researchers performed a descriptive cross-sectional study in Ireland during the academic year 2020–21.

17 Apr 2023

Study highlights the importance of bivalent mRNA booster vaccination in populations at high risk of severe COVID-19

Researchers evaluated whether bivalent mRNA vaccine booster reduced COVID-19-related hospitalizations and mortality.

17 Apr 2023

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

Researchers reviewed data on the incidence of autoimmune diseases in the post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 period.

17 Apr 2023

Disturbed sleep in COVID-19 patients linked to breathlessness, major UK study finds

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16 Apr 2023

How SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants have evolved to evade host T-cell immunity

Researchers investigate whether SARS-CoV-2 and its variants have evolved to evade CD8+ T cell-mediated immunity.

15 Apr 2023

Study uncovers a novel fold within the SARS-CoV-2 replication co-factor non-structural protein 9

Researchers present the crystal structure of an anti-non-structural protein 9 specific nanobody in complex with the SARS-CoV-2 nsp9.

15 Apr 2023

Antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 is stronger and more durable in infants and young children

Researchers evaluated humoral responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in infants.

15 Apr 2023

The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

Researchers conducted an observational cohort study among healthcare workers.

14 Apr 2023

The neural mechanisms causing long-COVID fatigue

Researchers investigated the neural mechanisms underlying post-coronavirus disease fatigue.

14 Apr 2023

Study reports a decrease in Mediterranean diet adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated changes in individual determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet over time.

14 Apr 2023

Study develops a novel intranasal influenza virus-vectored vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers developed a novel intranasal vaccine candidate for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Apr 2023

Study finds no clear evidence of increased internet gaming disorder during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on internet gaming disorder.

13 Apr 2023

Study finds no association between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and infant neurodevelopment

Researchers assessed whether exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy impacted infant neurodevelopment.

13 Apr 2023

covid 19 News and Research

People with long Covid smell loss show different patterns of brain activity

Poverty could be a major risk factor for death in the U.S.

Denmark experienced a surge in invasive Strep A infections during the 2022-2023 winter season

Relaxation of pandemic measures resulted in the surge of Strep A infections to above pre-COVID levels

A highly efficient platform for detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Experimental mRNA vaccine plus an immunotherapy reduced the likelihood of melanoma recurrence

Vaccine component BNT162b4 enhances T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants for reduced COVID-19 disease severity

Does school attendance facilitate greater SARS-CoV-2 spread?

Study highlights the importance of bivalent mRNA booster vaccination in populations at high risk of severe COVID-19

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

Disturbed sleep in COVID-19 patients linked to breathlessness, major UK study finds

How SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants have evolved to evade host T-cell immunity

Study uncovers a novel fold within the SARS-CoV-2 replication co-factor non-structural protein 9

Antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 is stronger and more durable in infants and young children

The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

The neural mechanisms causing long-COVID fatigue

Study reports a decrease in Mediterranean diet adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study develops a novel intranasal influenza virus-vectored vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

Study finds no clear evidence of increased internet gaming disorder during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds no association between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and infant neurodevelopment

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