Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

A recent review published in the journal Biomolecules discussed the potential uses of melatonin in treating brain fog, and chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis symptoms associated with long coronavirus disease (COVID)

9 Nov 2022

Empty lipid nanoparticles trigger maturation and activation of antigen-presenting cells

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server and under review at the Nature Portfolio journal, researchers reported activation and maturation of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) by lipid nanoparticles (LNPs).

9 Nov 2022

Coronavirus exposure reduction strategies in aircraft cabins involving vacant middle seats and masks

In a recent study published in the journal Engineering Reports, researchers evaluated the reduction in exposure to airborne viruses in aircraft cabins when mitigation measures such as mask-wearing and leaving the middle seat vacant were adopted to understand strategies to limit the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during air travel.

9 Nov 2022

Researchers propose a deep antibody-antigen interaction algorithm to accelerate the identification of potential therapeutic antibodies

Researchers used a deep antibody-antigen interaction (DeepAAI) algorithm to understand the antibody representations of unseen antibodies to accelerate the discovery of novel antibodies with potential therapeutic applications.

9 Nov 2022

What is the role of adenoviruses in human health?

With advances in molecular biology informing recent developments in vaccinology, gene therapy, and other fields of medicine, human adenoviruses (HAdVs) have been of primary importance in medical research. A recent review looks at the promises of HAdVs, their potential dangers, and future challenges.

9 Nov 2022

People with long covid face barriers to government disability benefits

When Josephine Cabrera Taveras was infected with covid-19 in spring 2020, she didn't anticipate that the virus would knock her out of work for two years and put her family at risk for eviction.

9 Nov 2022

Mortality rate and risk among hospitalized COVID-19 patients during different surges of the pandemic

Researchers assessed the mortality rates associated with SARS-CoV-2 Alpha (B.1.1.7) and Delta (B.1.617.2) variant infections.

9 Nov 2022

Does fenofibrate improve clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19?

Researchers assessed the effect of fenofibrate on acute COVID-19.

9 Nov 2022

The direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 on people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

A recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology discussed the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with diabetes.

9 Nov 2022

The effect of vaccination-induced immunity on viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers analyzed nationwide vaccination data and cycle threshold value data from four laboratories in Israel that conduct SARS-CoV-2 qRT-PCR tests to determine the effect of vaccination-induced immunity on the viral loads of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

9 Nov 2022

Study indicates widespread SARS-CoV-2 exposure in wildlife

In a recent study posed to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Virginia Tech University investigated wildlife exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2).

8 Nov 2022

Outcomes from an Australian COVID-19 virtual ward during Omicron wave

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Australia characterized hospitalization volumes, patient epidemiological and clinical outcome data of patients admitted to virtual wards during the predominance of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant of concern (VOC) BA.1 sub-VOC and the Omicron BA.2 sub-VOC.

8 Nov 2022

Research estimates the changing burden of COVID-19 in Austin, Texas

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers estimated the time-varying burden of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by ZIP codes and individual age in Austin, Texas.

8 Nov 2022

Researchers identify 55 broadly reactive monoclonal antibodies to betacoronaviruses

In a recent study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, researchers pursued novel approaches that could help find monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) broadly targeting coronaviruses (CoVs), especially genera beta CoVs.

8 Nov 2022

Study identifies novel inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 main protease

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers at the University of Arizona screened ~11 million severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) main protease (MPro)-inhibiting small compounds in the ZINC15 database using a structure-based in-silico screening method.

8 Nov 2022

Does vitamin D reduce COVID-19 severity?

A new study examined published studies for a consistent association between vitamin D levels and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.

8 Nov 2022

Hybrid immunity from vaccination and Omicron BA.1 or BA.5 breakthrough infections exhibits cross-reactive efficacy against BA.2.75

Researchers recently measured the neutralizing antibody titers against the wild-type strain of SARS-CoV-2 and the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants in healthcare workers fully vaccinated with three doses of the Comirnaty vaccine who experienced breakthrough Omicron infections.

8 Nov 2022

Italian study examines the experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers from Italy performed a qualitative study on the lived experiences of women who were pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand the adverse physical and mental health outcomes associated with experiencing pregnancy and childbirth during the pandemic-enforced restrictions.

8 Nov 2022

Study: Fenofibrate not a useful strategy for decreasing COVID-19 severity

After showing promise in early laboratory research, the cholesterol-lowering drug fenofibrate had no significant effect on COVID-19 outcomes in a multicenter international randomized clinical trial led by Penn Medicine scientists.

8 Nov 2022

U.S. COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance results for the over 65s

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers conducted near real-time safety monitoring in the United States (US) elderly population for 14 safety outcomes weekly following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination

7 Nov 2022

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

Empty lipid nanoparticles trigger maturation and activation of antigen-presenting cells

Coronavirus exposure reduction strategies in aircraft cabins involving vacant middle seats and masks

Researchers propose a deep antibody-antigen interaction algorithm to accelerate the identification of potential therapeutic antibodies

What is the role of adenoviruses in human health?

People with long covid face barriers to government disability benefits

Mortality rate and risk among hospitalized COVID-19 patients during different surges of the pandemic

Does fenofibrate improve clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19?

The direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 on people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

The effect of vaccination-induced immunity on viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Study indicates widespread SARS-CoV-2 exposure in wildlife

Outcomes from an Australian COVID-19 virtual ward during Omicron wave

Research estimates the changing burden of COVID-19 in Austin, Texas

Researchers identify 55 broadly reactive monoclonal antibodies to betacoronaviruses

Study identifies novel inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Does vitamin D reduce COVID-19 severity?

Hybrid immunity from vaccination and Omicron BA.1 or BA.5 breakthrough infections exhibits cross-reactive efficacy against BA.2.75

Italian study examines the experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study: Fenofibrate not a useful strategy for decreasing COVID-19 severity

U.S. COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance results for the over 65s

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