Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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Study analyzing the link between people’s movement and coronavirus spread finds three groups of countries

A new study analyzing the link between people's reduced movement and the spread of coronavirus in 2020 shows that in some countries, the virus spread more rapidly when people stayed at home.

22 Jun 2022

Lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors can be safely vaccinated against COVID-19, study says

Cancer patients have received priority status to receive COVID-19 vaccinations but there is limited data regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccines for patients treated for lung cancer with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

22 Jun 2022

Wearable activity trackers combined with AI may aid in early identification of COVID-19

Wearable activity trackers that monitor changes in skin temperature and heart and breathing rates, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), might be used to pick up COVID-19 infection days before symptoms start, suggests preliminary research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

22 Jun 2022

Scientists evaluate JNK inhibitors in treating moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

Scientists have described the clinical outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients who have been treated with JNK inhibitors together with standard of care.

22 Jun 2022

The role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

In a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers assessed the role of smartphone apps during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

22 Jun 2022

The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent review published in Immunity, researchers explored potential mechanisms of neuro-immune pathophysiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

22 Jun 2022

Deaths due to fungal infections during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US

A recent study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases assessed deaths due to fungal infections during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States (US).

22 Jun 2022

COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence and severity among systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) patients in Massachusetts, United States (US), between March 1, 2020, and January 31, 2022.

22 Jun 2022

Even asymptomatic maternal COVID-19 can potentially cause pregnancy complications

A recent study published in the Cell Reports journal analyzed immune ecology at the placenta in mild or asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during pregnancy.

22 Jun 2022

Potential SARS-CoV-2 antivirals based on host miRNAs

A recent research paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated micro ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) as potential antiviral options against various coronaviruses (CoVs), including severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

21 Jun 2022

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers identified potential risk factors and incident symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the general population of the United Kingdom (UK).

21 Jun 2022

Research details patterns of COVID and long COVID symptoms across 42,000 individuals

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined 42,000 participants from nine longitudinal studies conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) to analyze the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms and characterize long COVID symptom patterns.

21 Jun 2022

Evidence of efficient SARS-CoV-2 transmission between cats

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the Netherlands assessed the indirect and direct severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) B.1.22 lineage transmission across domestic cats in an experimental environment.

21 Jun 2022

Insufficient drug exposure most likely to cause COVID-19 rebound

Paxlovid is the leading oral medication for preventing severe cases of COVID-19 in high-risk individuals.

21 Jun 2022

First open-source program can improve detection and tracking of pathogenic DNA sequences

It's a given that certain bacteria and viruses can cause illness and disease, but the real culprits are the sequences of concern that lie within the genomes of these microbes.

21 Jun 2022

Females are more likely to suffer from Long COVID than males, study reveals

A new study published today in the peer-reviewed journal Current Medical Research and Opinion, reveals that females are "significantly" more likely to suffer from Long COVID than males and will experience substantially different symptoms.

21 Jun 2022

The effect of the COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccine on semen parameters among semen donors

Researchers explored the impact of COVID-19 BNT162b2 (Pfizer) vaccinations on male fertility among semen donors in Israel.

21 Jun 2022

Researchers compare the development and persistence of antibody and T-cell responses elicited by the mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine or SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers comparatively assessed the generation of B lymphocyte-mediated antibody responses and T lymphocyte-mediated cellular responses between mRNA BNT162b vaccinees and mild COVID-19 patients.

21 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a trigger of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disorder

A new study reported four cases of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorder that commenced after SARS-CoV-2 infection.

21 Jun 2022

Study finds traditional African drug inhibits growth of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of PHELA, a traditional African drug, against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.

21 Jun 2022

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Study analyzing the link between people’s movement and coronavirus spread finds three groups of countries

Lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors can be safely vaccinated against COVID-19, study says

Wearable activity trackers combined with AI may aid in early identification of COVID-19

Scientists evaluate JNK inhibitors in treating moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

The role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

Deaths due to fungal infections during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US

COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave

Even asymptomatic maternal COVID-19 can potentially cause pregnancy complications

Potential SARS-CoV-2 antivirals based on host miRNAs

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

Research details patterns of COVID and long COVID symptoms across 42,000 individuals

Evidence of efficient SARS-CoV-2 transmission between cats

Insufficient drug exposure most likely to cause COVID-19 rebound

First open-source program can improve detection and tracking of pathogenic DNA sequences

Females are more likely to suffer from Long COVID than males, study reveals

The effect of the COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccine on semen parameters among semen donors

Researchers compare the development and persistence of antibody and T-cell responses elicited by the mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine or SARS-CoV-2 infection

SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a trigger of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disorder

Study finds traditional African drug inhibits growth of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

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