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Study finds antigenic profile of Omicron RBD is distinct from the prior SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

A new study aimed to clarify whether extensive RBD mutations could affect the magnitude and immunodominance hierarchy of the host antibody response.

18 Feb 2022

COVID test-to-return may help shorten time away from school

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, a test-to-return approach for students in isolation is explored for its utility in sorting out students who can safely return to school without jeopardizing others, from those with a high viral load.

17 Feb 2022

Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

A study published by The BMJ today finds that covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after initial infection.

17 Feb 2022

Study to evaluate efficacy of higher dose of ivermectin for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19

A study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) in partnership with Vanderbilt University has expanded its testing platform to evaluate ivermectin at a higher dose for a longer period of time.

17 Feb 2022

Study finds 'substantial decrease' in people's mental wellbeing since the start of the pandemic

People in the UK have experienced a "substantial decrease" in mental wellbeing since the start of the Covid pandemic - according to new research from the University of East Anglia and University of York.

17 Feb 2022

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

A new study updates the state of knowledge about antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDT) in the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Feb 2022

Trial of early antiviral therapy for COVID-19 shows no significant benefit

A new preprint research paper examines the efficacy of using three antivirals in various combinations in early infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Feb 2022

Ensitrelvir, a novel SARS-CoV-2 antiviral

S-217622 reduces the viral load and help alleviate the severity of SARS-CoV-2 in infected hamsters.

17 Feb 2022

Faster transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in households compared to Alpha

Researchers assess how fast the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta variants transmit from transmission data in a household study.

17 Feb 2022

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

A future vaccine providing protection against a wide range of coronaviruses that jump from their original animal hosts to humans - including SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 - may be possible, say Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, based on findings from their recent study.

17 Feb 2022

COVID-19 survivors more likely to suffer from mental health problems

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its third year, countless people have experienced varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges.

17 Feb 2022

$9.8 million NIH grant drives nationwide effort to unravel the complexities of long COVID

Weill Cornell Medicine has been awarded a $9.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to lead a consortium of health care institutions that are analyzing nationwide health data in an effort to unravel the complexities of long COVID.

17 Feb 2022

Immune-boosting supplements do not lessen risk of death from COVID-19, review finds

A new review of COVID-19 hospitalization data by researchers at The University of Toledo has found that taking immune-boosting supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc do not lessen your chance of dying from COVID-19.

17 Feb 2022

Penn State researchers receive $3.9 million to study the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has awarded Penn State College of Medicine $3.9 million through May 2025 to study the impact COVID-19 has on pregnancy.

17 Feb 2022

Study reveals mechanisms associated with severe blood clotting in COVID-19 patients

After studying blood samples from 244 patients hospitalized for COVID-19, a group of researchers, including those who work at the National Institutes of Health, identified “rogue antibodies” that correlate with severe illness and may help explain mechanisms associated with severe blood clotting.

17 Feb 2022

Disease/Infection News

Study finds antigenic profile of Omicron RBD is distinct from the prior SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

COVID test-to-return may help shorten time away from school

Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

Study to evaluate efficacy of higher dose of ivermectin for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Study finds 'substantial decrease' in people's mental wellbeing since the start of the pandemic

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

Trial of early antiviral therapy for COVID-19 shows no significant benefit

Ensitrelvir, a novel SARS-CoV-2 antiviral

Faster transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in households compared to Alpha

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

COVID-19 survivors more likely to suffer from mental health problems

$9.8 million NIH grant drives nationwide effort to unravel the complexities of long COVID

Immune-boosting supplements do not lessen risk of death from COVID-19, review finds

Penn State researchers receive $3.9 million to study the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy

Study reveals mechanisms associated with severe blood clotting in COVID-19 patients

Cessation of antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry led to no increase in infective endocarditis

Study explores the high viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Alpha variants

Study explores humoral and cellular immunity conferred by second and third COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccination in elderly

COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity in heart and kidney solid organ transplant recipients

Identifying direct and indirect effects of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on mortality in the US

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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