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What are the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and SARS-CoV-2 infection on mental health?

In a new study, researchers reviewed the direct and indirect effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the COVID-19-induced pandemic on mental health.

5 Oct 2022

Study reveals the determinants of persistent and severe COVID-19

As COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the globe, one characteristic of the infection has not gone unnoticed. The disease is heterogeneous in nature with symptoms and severity of the condition spanning a wide range.

5 Oct 2022

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus H1 dual phosphatase as a pan-poxvirus target

In a new study, researchers determined the 1.8-Å resolution crystal structure of the H1 dual specific phosphatase (DSP) of monkeypox virus (MPXV) that is crucial for viral replication, making it an attractive antiviral target.

5 Oct 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on diabetic ketoacidosis prevalence among children with type 1 diabetes

In a new study, researchers evaluated trends in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) prevalence at pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) diagnosis prior to and post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

5 Oct 2022

Myocarditis may be attributable to monkeypox infection

A new study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases found that myocardial infiltration could cause myocarditis during monkeypox virus infection.

5 Oct 2022

The extent of long COVID and its characteristics among the older population

Researchers explored the characteristics of long COVID among older adults.

5 Oct 2022

Study finds the majority of post-vaccination monkeypox infections occur within 2 weeks of receiving the first dose of MVA-BN

Researchers described the human monkeypox virus infection after vaccination with the modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine.

5 Oct 2022

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 infects human adipose tissue and undergoes productive infection in fat cells

Researchers demonstrated infection of human adipose tissue by SARS-CoV-2.

5 Oct 2022

Study provides insight into cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in COVID-19 delirium

Researchers from King's College London have shown that when brain cells are directly exposed to blood taken from COVID-19 patients with delirium, there is an increase in cell death and a decrease in the generation of new brain cells.

5 Oct 2022

Omicron reduces host antibody response by lower B-cell antigenicity

A new study explores the functional relevance of some Omicron mutations in terms of their ability to escape neutralizing antibody responses.

4 Oct 2022

Antibody escape mutations of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.75

A new study discusses how immune escape mutations allow a recent SARS-CoV-2 variant to evade neutralizing antibodies and cause breakthrough infections.

4 Oct 2022

Comparative immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines in North California

In new research, researchers evaluated vaccine responses among North Californian residents, including differences in vaccine side effects and antibody (Ab) titers by age, sex, and vaccine type.

4 Oct 2022

What is the COVID-19 mRNA-1273 vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants?

Researchers evaluated the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variant of concern infections and hospitalizations.

4 Oct 2022

Model simulations for use of rapid antigen testing for COVID-19 diagnosis

In new research, researchers overviewed the impact of rapid antigen tests use cases with and without surveillance; hospital-based screening to decrease nosocomial COVID-19, and COVID-19 testing to enable prompt and expanded treatment for different country settings.

4 Oct 2022

Multiomic comparison shows a reduction in circulating monocytes correlated with persistent post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis

In a new study, researchers identified distinguishing immune features of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with late-resolving pulmonary fibrosis (LR COVID-PF) and early-resolving (ER COVID-PF).

4 Oct 2022

Study attributes increased transmissibility of Monkeypox Clade IIb to genomic accordions

In a new study, researchers performed a genomic study of confirmed Monkeypox virus (MPXV) cases diagnosed in Spain between 18 May and 14 July 2022.

4 Oct 2022

What are the challenges of COVID-19 vaccination and herd immunity?

A new study reviewed the challenges of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and herd immunity.

4 Oct 2022

Can you shed infectious SARS-CoV-2 virions even if COVID vaccinated?

Researchers in the United States published a study in the journal PLOS Pathogens that examined the shedding of infectious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virions despite vaccination against it.

4 Oct 2022

Are infants younger than six months at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections?

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, a team of researchers in the United States examined the incidence and associated characteristics of medically attended coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) episodes in infants below six months of age.

4 Oct 2022

Nursing home study shows 4th COVID mRNA dose provides extra protection against severe Omicron outcomes

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Canada assessed the effectiveness of protection elicited by the fourth dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccine.

4 Oct 2022

Disease/Infection News

What are the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and SARS-CoV-2 infection on mental health?

Study reveals the determinants of persistent and severe COVID-19

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus H1 dual phosphatase as a pan-poxvirus target

Impact of COVID-19 on diabetic ketoacidosis prevalence among children with type 1 diabetes

Myocarditis may be attributable to monkeypox infection

The extent of long COVID and its characteristics among the older population

Study finds the majority of post-vaccination monkeypox infections occur within 2 weeks of receiving the first dose of MVA-BN

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 infects human adipose tissue and undergoes productive infection in fat cells

Study provides insight into cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in COVID-19 delirium

Omicron reduces host antibody response by lower B-cell antigenicity

Antibody escape mutations of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.75

Comparative immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines in North California

What is the COVID-19 mRNA-1273 vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants?

Model simulations for use of rapid antigen testing for COVID-19 diagnosis

Multiomic comparison shows a reduction in circulating monocytes correlated with persistent post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis

Study attributes increased transmissibility of Monkeypox Clade IIb to genomic accordions

What are the challenges of COVID-19 vaccination and herd immunity?

Can you shed infectious SARS-CoV-2 virions even if COVID vaccinated?

Are infants younger than six months at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Nursing home study shows 4th COVID mRNA dose provides extra protection against severe Omicron outcomes

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