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COVID-19 caused a prolonged shock to life expectancy levels, research says

COVID-19 has caused a protracted shock to life expectancy levels, leading to global mortality changes unprecedented in the last 70 years, according to research today in Nature Human Behaviour from Oxford's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research.

17 Oct 2022

Researchers explore the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

Recently, researchers discussed the development of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

17 Oct 2022

Multiple ischemic strokes and pulmonary embolism found in COVID-19 patient

In a new study, researchers described a case of a patient with acute respiratory failure and ischemic stroke.

17 Oct 2022

Do phthalates in face masks pose health hazards with increased usage during the COVID-19 pandemic?

In a new study, researchers investigated the presence of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) or phthalates in commercially available face masks to assess the health risks associated with the increased use of face masks during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

17 Oct 2022

Can adherence to COVID-19 mitigation measures be predicted using cognitive variables?

In a new study, researchers investigated the correlations between cognitive variables such as self-control, impulsivity, and future orientation and disease mitigation behaviors associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

17 Oct 2022

Reduced cardiac function identified in severe COVID-19 patients in new study

In a new study, researchers assessed the cardiac function in patients experiencing severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 Oct 2022

Investigating plasma signatures of platelet-derived proteins in acute pulmonary embolism

In a new study, researchers determined plasma signatures of proteins related to or derived from platelets in acute isolated pulmonary embolism (iPE) and deep vein thrombosis-associated PE (DVT-PE), compared to isolated DVT (iDVT).

17 Oct 2022

Study investigates spatial variability in increasing public awareness for voluntary COVID-19 testing

In new research, scientists explored the spatial variability in increasing public awareness of the efficacy of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing.

17 Oct 2022

COVID pandemic saw a huge drop in patients seeking treatment for clinical depression

In the first study of its kind, German researchers have shown that the COVID pandemic saw a huge drop in the number of patients being admitted to hospital for clinical depression.

17 Oct 2022

Scientists use enhanced environmental surveillance for poliovirus type 2 detection in London sewage samples

In a new study, researchers investigated molecular properties of type 2 poliovirus (PV) isolates obtained from sewage samples (SS) to detect PV transmission in communities.

17 Oct 2022

Study reviews hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir antiviral potency against SARS‐CoV‐2

In a new study, researchers outlined the synthesis and the possible mechanism of action (MOA) of two potential severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) repurposing drug candidates.

17 Oct 2022

Scoping study of COVID-19 epidemiologic data and epidemiologic research relevant to pandemic management in the US

A new scoping study aimed to analyze COVID-19 epidemiological research and epidemiological data for managing the pandemic in the United States.

17 Oct 2022

Owner SARS-CoV-2 RNA load shown to be associated with infection in pet dogs

A new study assessed the potential association of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) load in owners with SARS-CoV-2 infection in their dogs.

17 Oct 2022

Study of the clinico-demographic features, clinical history, and virological markers to predict COVID-19 progression in hospitalized adults

Researchers studied the characteristics and markers associated with COVID-19 disease progression in hospitalized adults.

17 Oct 2022

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of disease

Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.

17 Oct 2022

Immunity conferred by influenza vaccinations found to be independent of vaccination timing

Researchers evaluated the impact of the timing of influenza (flu) vaccine administration on vaccine-induced immunity against infection.

17 Oct 2022

Scientists identify group of genes shared between COVID-19 and diabetic kidney disease

Scientists identified five hub genes that might be associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes in patients with diabetic kidney disease.

17 Oct 2022

Increased TMPRSS2 expression in tongue tissue of females and alcohol drinkers identified as a potential risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers explored the association between the expressions of the ACE-2 receptor and TMPRSS2 in the tongue tissue and dysgeusia during SARS-CoV-2 infections.

17 Oct 2022

Asymptomatic COVID could potentially cause more complications in trauma patients

Trauma patients who show no symptoms for COVID, yet test positive for the virus, have significantly higher rates of cardiac events, stay in the hospital longer, and incur higher hospital charges than do similar trauma patients who test negative for COVID, according to study results presented at the Scientific Forum of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2022.

17 Oct 2022

What is the impact of COVID-19 and organophosphates on cardiac health?

In a new study, researchers discussed the impacts of organophosphates (OP) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on cardiovascular (CVS) health.

17 Oct 2022

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COVID-19 caused a prolonged shock to life expectancy levels, research says

Researchers explore the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

Multiple ischemic strokes and pulmonary embolism found in COVID-19 patient

Do phthalates in face masks pose health hazards with increased usage during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Can adherence to COVID-19 mitigation measures be predicted using cognitive variables?

Reduced cardiac function identified in severe COVID-19 patients in new study

Investigating plasma signatures of platelet-derived proteins in acute pulmonary embolism

Study investigates spatial variability in increasing public awareness for voluntary COVID-19 testing

COVID pandemic saw a huge drop in patients seeking treatment for clinical depression

Scientists use enhanced environmental surveillance for poliovirus type 2 detection in London sewage samples

Study reviews hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir antiviral potency against SARS‐CoV‐2

Scoping study of COVID-19 epidemiologic data and epidemiologic research relevant to pandemic management in the US

Owner SARS-CoV-2 RNA load shown to be associated with infection in pet dogs

Study of the clinico-demographic features, clinical history, and virological markers to predict COVID-19 progression in hospitalized adults

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of disease

Immunity conferred by influenza vaccinations found to be independent of vaccination timing

Scientists identify group of genes shared between COVID-19 and diabetic kidney disease

Increased TMPRSS2 expression in tongue tissue of females and alcohol drinkers identified as a potential risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Asymptomatic COVID could potentially cause more complications in trauma patients

What is the impact of COVID-19 and organophosphates on cardiac health?

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