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Bivalent COVID-19 boosters offer stronger protection for seniors, Australian study reveals

Study compares the effectiveness of bivalent and monovalent booster vaccines against COVID-19 mortality in individuals aged 65 and older. It finds that bivalent boosters show higher vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 mortality, particularly for the Omicron variant, compared to monovalent vaccines.

27 Nov 2023

Children in daycare not significant spreaders of COVID-19, study shows

Parents who send their children to child care can breathe a little easier – research published in JAMA Network Open from experts at Michigan Medicine, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh shows that children in daycare were not significant spreaders of COVID-19.

27 Nov 2023

COVID-19 caused premature births, but vaccines helped reverse the trend

COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis of California birth records.

27 Nov 2023

Virtual care as safe and effective as in-person care, McMaster study finds

New research from McMaster University has found that not only is virtual care a safe way to hold medical appointments, but that patients and physicians were able to use it appropriately and effectively with minimal guidance.

27 Nov 2023

Health care is front and center as Desantis and Newsom go mano a mano

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom — political rivals from opposite coasts and proxies for red and blue America — are set to square off for a first-of-its-kind debate Nov. 30 in Georgia.

27 Nov 2023

Defining community well-being: A qualitative study unveils insights towards a community-driven approach

Researchers investigate the factors that community members prioritize for their well-being.

27 Nov 2023

Study reveals Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 booster safer for seniors against stroke risk compared to other vaccines

The comparative hazard of ischemic stroke (IS) in recipients of booster shots.

27 Nov 2023

Community voices redefine well-being: Ontario study highlights residents' priorities

This research in PLOS One explores how community members in Ontario, Canada, define well-being and the importance of their input for effective policy-making. Using focus groups, the study finds that well-being encompasses amenities, accessibility, and community engagement, with an emphasis on avoiding marginalization for holistic community health.

26 Nov 2023

Multi-ingredient herbal supplement boosts cognitive speed and gut health in seniors

In a study on elderly patients with subjective memory decline, a 90-day herbal supplement regimen improved cognitive task speed and altered gut microbiota, despite causing memory deficits. This intervention increased urinary tyrosine levels, suggesting a dopaminergic activity role in cognitive enhancements.

26 Nov 2023

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission have reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China.

24 Nov 2023

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against long-term effects, study suggests

A new study in The BMJ explores how far vaccination averted PCC.

24 Nov 2023

What would a Desantis presidency look like for health care?

On the presidential campaign trail, Republican Ron DeSantis touts himself as a champion of medical freedom, outlawing vaccine mandates and protecting doctors who refuse to provide certain medical treatments on moral grounds.

24 Nov 2023

New insights into how SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system

This review in Cellular and Molecular Immunology delves into the innate immune response to SARS-CoV-2, exploring how the virus evades immunity and the potential role of innate immunity in long-COVID and vaccine responses, shedding light on future therapeutic strategies.

23 Nov 2023

Study quantifies high costs of managing long-COVID in non-hospitalized UK patients

A BMC Primary Care study estimates the substantial costs of long-COVID management in non-hospitalized UK patients, revealing higher expenses for patients with diagnosed long-COVID, older adults, women, obese individuals, and those with comorbidities.

23 Nov 2023

Isolation measures during pandemic drove faster, more transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants, study reveals

A Nature Communications study finds that isolation practices during the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the evolution of SARS-CoV-2, leading to variants with earlier, higher peak viral loads but shorter infection durations, suggesting a shift towards increased transmissibility.

23 Nov 2023

Half-dose COVID-19 booster elicits similar immune response with fewer side effects

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covid 19 News and Research

Bivalent COVID-19 boosters offer stronger protection for seniors, Australian study reveals

Children in daycare not significant spreaders of COVID-19, study shows

COVID-19 caused premature births, but vaccines helped reverse the trend

Virtual care as safe and effective as in-person care, McMaster study finds

Health care is front and center as Desantis and Newsom go mano a mano

Defining community well-being: A qualitative study unveils insights towards a community-driven approach

Study reveals Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 booster safer for seniors against stroke risk compared to other vaccines

Community voices redefine well-being: Ontario study highlights residents' priorities

Multi-ingredient herbal supplement boosts cognitive speed and gut health in seniors

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against long-term effects, study suggests

What would a Desantis presidency look like for health care?

New insights into how SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system

Study quantifies high costs of managing long-COVID in non-hospitalized UK patients

Isolation measures during pandemic drove faster, more transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants, study reveals

Half-dose COVID-19 booster elicits similar immune response with fewer side effects

Balancing health and economy: A new model to assess pandemic response strategies

Specific HLA alleles may be associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study suggests non-prescription sales data can help to forecast respiratory disease fatalities

New study shows bivalent COVID-19 booster increases antibody response in lung cancer patients

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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