Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Auranofin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

In a new ISCIENCE journal study, scientists identified an FDA-approved NF-κB inhibitor, Auranofin, which can also control inflammation.

6 Sep 2022

The role of nasal microbiome in Parkinson's disease

A recent study provides an overview of how the nasal bacterial population influences olfactory processing and neurodegeneration.

5 Sep 2022

Neurological manifestations associated with monkeypox infection

A new study presents current information regarding the neurological presentations and complications of monkeypox infection.

5 Sep 2022

Monkeypox infection causing acute myocarditis - case report

A recent case report published in the journal JACC Case Reports indicated that monkeypox infection might be associated with acute myocarditis or heart muscle inflammation.

5 Sep 2022

MHRA advice on safety, effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not changed

We are aware of false claims on social media that our advice on the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding has changed.

5 Sep 2022

Hand, foot and mouth disease afflicting children hyped up as 'tomato flu'

Leading clinicians and medical researchers in India say they are aghast at the media reports that portray hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) — a common, relatively mild, viral infection afflicting children — as caused by a new virus responsible for what is dubbed as 'tomato flu'.

5 Sep 2022

Are current COVID-19 vaccines in England effective against severe BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-lineage infections?

Researchers investigated the vaccine efficacy of various COVID-19 vaccines against the BA.2, BA.4, and BA.5 sub-lineages of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

5 Sep 2022

Sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 to neutralization by monoclonal antibodies and sera

Researchers assessed the sensitivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant BA.2.75 spike protein to neutralization by monoclonal antibodies and sera obtained from Swedish individuals.

5 Sep 2022

Study suggests loss of smell and brain inflammation are independent in COVID-19

Researchers assessed the association between neuroinvasion and anosmia observed during COVID-19.

5 Sep 2022

What is the impact of inter-individual heterogeneity on the degree and duration of vaccinal protection against mild and severe COVID-19?

Researchers suggested ways to address heterogeneity in immune responses conferred by COVID-19 vaccines.

5 Sep 2022

Researchers compare the percent excess mortalities due to the zero-COVID-19 policy or the living-with-COVID policy

Researchers compared the percent excess mortalities due to the zero-COVID-19 policy or the living-with-COVID policy.

5 Sep 2022

The possible association between SARS-CoV-2, ACE2, TMPRSS2, and skin manifestations

A new study analyzed the possibility of penetration of SARS-CoV-2 into the skin.

5 Sep 2022

Antiviral activity of favipiravir against Zika and SARS-CoV-2 in cynomolgus macaques

A new study determines the antiviral efficacy of favipiravir against ZIKV and SARS-CoV-2 infections.

4 Sep 2022

MHRA approves bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine made by Pfizer/BioNTech

A second, "bivalent" vaccine has today been approved as a booster by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after it was found to meet the UK regulator's standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.

3 Sep 2022

Covid-19 study highlights a continued drop in U.S. life expectancy

An updated analysis of American COVID-19 deaths throughout 2021 highlights a continued drop in overall life expectancy as well as persistent disparities by race and ethnicity.

2 Sep 2022

Analysis sheds light on the delay to recognize airborne transmission of the coronavirus

Millions of people have died of coronavirus infection since 2020 because influential institutions took too long to recognize that it is primarily airborne, and a new University of Colorado Boulder-led historical analysis sheds light on the delay.

2 Sep 2022

How does ACE2 expression in target cells affect neutralization by antibodies to different spike epitopes?

Researchers evaluated how ACE2 expression in target cells impacts neutralization.

2 Sep 2022

What is currently known about immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines and cellular immune responses against SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers summarized existing data on the immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines and the humoral and cellular immune responses against SARS-CoV-2.

2 Sep 2022

What is the risk of BA.5 infection among persons with documented infection with past variants?

A recent correspondence discussed a study in which researchers assessed the infection risk for the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 subvariant in vaccinated people exposed to previous SARS-CoV-2 variants.

2 Sep 2022

First update of living systematic review provides a comprehensive summary of studies on the risk of experiencing long COVID

Researchers presented findings from the second version of a living systematic review on long COVID.

2 Sep 2022

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Auranofin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

The role of nasal microbiome in Parkinson's disease

Neurological manifestations associated with monkeypox infection

Monkeypox infection causing acute myocarditis - case report

MHRA advice on safety, effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not changed

Hand, foot and mouth disease afflicting children hyped up as 'tomato flu'

Are current COVID-19 vaccines in England effective against severe BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-lineage infections?

Sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 to neutralization by monoclonal antibodies and sera

Study suggests loss of smell and brain inflammation are independent in COVID-19

What is the impact of inter-individual heterogeneity on the degree and duration of vaccinal protection against mild and severe COVID-19?

Researchers compare the percent excess mortalities due to the zero-COVID-19 policy or the living-with-COVID policy

The possible association between SARS-CoV-2, ACE2, TMPRSS2, and skin manifestations

Antiviral activity of favipiravir against Zika and SARS-CoV-2 in cynomolgus macaques

MHRA approves bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine made by Pfizer/BioNTech

Covid-19 study highlights a continued drop in U.S. life expectancy

Analysis sheds light on the delay to recognize airborne transmission of the coronavirus

How does ACE2 expression in target cells affect neutralization by antibodies to different spike epitopes?

What is currently known about immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines and cellular immune responses against SARS-CoV-2?

What is the risk of BA.5 infection among persons with documented infection with past variants?

First update of living systematic review provides a comprehensive summary of studies on the risk of experiencing long COVID

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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