Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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New research strengthens the case for a zoonotic origin of COVID-19

A new international collaborative study provides a list of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose in late 2019. The study is based on a new analysis of metatranscriptomic data released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

20 Sep 2024

Global fight against antimicrobial resistance sees surge in deaths among older adults

Comprehensive study estimates the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) burden from 1990 to 2021, identifying significant age and regional disparities. It highlights future AMR death projections and underscores the importance of prevention and new antibiotic development.

19 Sep 2024

Tennessee tries to rein in Ballad’s hospital monopoly after years of problems

Ballad Health, an Appalachian company with the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, may soon be required to improve its quality of care or face the possibility of being broken up.

18 Sep 2024

Machine learning early warning system reduces non-palliative deaths in general medicine unit

A study on CHARTwatch reveals its effectiveness in predicting patient deterioration, leading to reduced non-palliative care mortality in general medicine units.

18 Sep 2024

Long COVID patients maintain robust immune memory two years after infection

Researchers discovered that SARS-CoV-2-specific T and B cells in long COVID patients are maintained for two years, similar to fully recovered individuals, offering insights into long-term immunity.

17 Sep 2024

Cognitive distortions and deliberate ignorance lead to COVID-19 vaccine refusal, study says

Researchers find that deliberate ignorance and cognitive distortions drive COVID-19 vaccine refusal, emphasizing the need for tailored communication strategies.

17 Sep 2024

Monoclonal antibodies could help provide an answer to antimicrobial resistance

Monoclonal antibodies – treatments developed by cloning a cell that makes an antibody – could help provide an answer to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, say scientists.

16 Sep 2024

SARS-CoV-2 exposure stabilizes BMI in infected adults while others see shifts

Real-world study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 infection influences body mass index, showing stable BMI in infected individuals while unexposed and pre-pandemic groups saw changes.

16 Sep 2024

Cardiovascular risks of COVID-19 antivirals

Study reviews cardiovascular side effects linked to antiviral therapies for COVID-19, highlighting the need for careful consideration when prescribing these drugs to high-risk patients.

16 Sep 2024

Australians with health conditions strongly advocate for ongoing COVID-19 safety measures

Study reveals that over half of Australians with underlying health conditions continue to support and follow COVID-19 mitigation measures, highlighting the ongoing public health concerns despite eased government mandates.

15 Sep 2024

New research network focuses on high-priority viruses

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a pandemic preparedness research network to conduct research on high-priority pathogens most likely to threaten human health with the goal of developing effective vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. Currently, many of the diseases caused by these pathogens have no available vaccines or therapeutics, and investing in this research is key to preparing for potential public health crises - both in the United States and around the world. NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) expects to commit approximately $100 million per year to fund the program, pending the availability of funds.

14 Sep 2024

Cancer cases in the US continued to be underdiagnosed during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected cancer diagnosis rates between 2021 and 2020.

13 Sep 2024

COVID-19 vaccines prevented millions of deaths across Latin America and the Caribbean, study shows

Researchers estimate that COVID-19 vaccines averted between 610,000 and 2.62 million deaths in select Latin American and Caribbean countries from early 2021 to May 2022.

12 Sep 2024

Pet ownership did not improve mental health symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assess the relationship between pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic and mental health outcomes.

12 Sep 2024

COVID-19 reduces male fertility by affecting semen quality and hormone levels

Study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 significantly impairs male fertility by reducing semen quality and altering reproductive hormone levels, with partial recovery post-treatment.

11 Sep 2024

Molnupiravir reduces long-term COVID-19 symptoms but shows limited impact on hospitalizations

Molnupiravir treatment for COVID-19 shows modest long-term benefits, reducing symptoms and improving well-being at three and six months. However, the differences were small, with no impact on hospitalization rates.

11 Sep 2024

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine linked to myocardial scarring in adolescents and young adults

The study investigates COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis in adolescents, revealing clinical characteristics and risks of myocardial injury in young adults.

11 Sep 2024

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal that obesity also increases the risk of contracting COVID-19 following exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

11 Sep 2024

Severe illness odds higher in COVID-19 vs other illnesses

Study found that COVID-19 cases were more likely to experience severe illness and persistent symptoms compared to non-COVID-19 respiratory illnesses, with age, preexisting conditions, and chronic respiratory disease increasing the risk of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS).

10 Sep 2024

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Researchers discovered that COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated cortical thinning in adolescent brains, with females experiencing more significant and widespread changes than males, indicating a higher developmental impact on female brains.

10 Sep 2024

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

New research strengthens the case for a zoonotic origin of COVID-19

Global fight against antimicrobial resistance sees surge in deaths among older adults

Tennessee tries to rein in Ballad’s hospital monopoly after years of problems

Machine learning early warning system reduces non-palliative deaths in general medicine unit

Long COVID patients maintain robust immune memory two years after infection

Cognitive distortions and deliberate ignorance lead to COVID-19 vaccine refusal, study says

Monoclonal antibodies could help provide an answer to antimicrobial resistance

SARS-CoV-2 exposure stabilizes BMI in infected adults while others see shifts

Cardiovascular risks of COVID-19 antivirals

Australians with health conditions strongly advocate for ongoing COVID-19 safety measures

New research network focuses on high-priority viruses

Cancer cases in the US continued to be underdiagnosed during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 vaccines prevented millions of deaths across Latin America and the Caribbean, study shows

Pet ownership did not improve mental health symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 reduces male fertility by affecting semen quality and hormone levels

Molnupiravir reduces long-term COVID-19 symptoms but shows limited impact on hospitalizations

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine linked to myocardial scarring in adolescents and young adults

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Severe illness odds higher in COVID-19 vs other illnesses

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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