Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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Lithium aspartate fails to improve long COVID symptoms, but higher doses may hold promise

Lithium aspartate at 10-15 mg/d is ineffective for treating cognitive dysfunction and fatigue in long COVID, but higher doses may offer potential benefits based on a small follow-up study.

3 Oct 2024

Mild COVID-19 disrupts brain connectivity and reduces memory function in adolescents and young adults

Study reveals localized brain changes in adolescents and young adults post-COVID, including reduced hippocampal volume and disrupted connectivity, correlating with impaired working memory. These findings highlight the importance of understanding long-term cognitive effects of mild COVID-19.

3 Oct 2024

Cardiovascular risks post-COVID-19 vaccination: Key findings

Researchers explore the risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events following vaccination against the COVID-19.

3 Oct 2024

Depression and anxiety diagnoses in youth spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyzed clinical data from over 1.7 million young people, revealing significant increases in diagnosed depression and anxiety from 2017 to 2021, with higher rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Oct 2024

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Study reveals significant gut microbial differences across diseases in the Chinese population, identifying universal microbial signatures that could predict disease states with high accuracy.

2 Oct 2024

Long-lived plasma cells fail to establish after COVID mRNA vaccination, limiting long-term antibody response

Researchers found that SARS-CoV-2-specific plasma cells were largely excluded from the long-lived plasma cell compartment in the bone marrow after mRNA vaccination, explaining the short-lived antibody response.

2 Oct 2024

Long COVID affects 38% of emergency patients with persistent symptoms

Researchers found that post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) symptoms persist in a significant number of both SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative emergency department patients, highlighting the non-specific nature of the WHO’s PCC criteria.

1 Oct 2024

Green spaces reduce the deadly impact of air pollution on people with type 2 diabetes

Long-term exposure to air pollution increases mortality risk in type 2 diabetes patients, but green spaces help mitigate these effects.

1 Oct 2024

New humanized mouse models created to study COVID-19

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed six lines of humanized mice that can serve as valuable models for studying human cases of COVID-19.

1 Oct 2024

Study reveals widespread long-COVID symptoms, challenging WHO definition

Study reveals that more than one-third of SARS-CoV-2 positive patients experience long-COVID symptoms three months after an emergency department visit, with significant overlap in symptoms observed among negative patients.

1 Oct 2024

COVID-19 vaccine uptake higher in people with mental illness but drops for those not on medication

Researchers examined the link between mental illness and COVID-19 vaccine uptake, finding high vaccination rates but lower uptake among unmedicated individuals with mental health conditions.

1 Oct 2024

High magnesium levels drive higher mortality in sepsis patients

Study identifies high serum magnesium levels as a significant factor associated with increased mortality in sepsis patients, demonstrating a dose-response relationship across diverse patient cohorts. It highlights magnesium as a potential marker for risk stratification in sepsis.

30 Sep 2024

COVID-19 vaccination lowers risk of developing severe cardiovascular conditions

People who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of developing more severe cardiovascular conditions linked to COVID-19 infection, according to a nationwide study at the University of Gothenburg.

30 Sep 2024

How viral persistence and immune dysfunction drive long COVID

Study explores the biological drivers and mechanisms of long COVID, shedding light on its epidemiology and potential therapeutic interventions. It emphasizes the role of viral persistence, immune dysfunction, and coagulation in the development of this condition.

29 Sep 2024

Health literacy gaps fuel unrealistic antibiotic expectations in primary care patients

Study reveals that over 93% of primary care patients expect antibiotics for common symptoms, especially in public clinics, with lack of education and health literacy contributing to these unrealistic expectations. Knowledge of antibiotic risks is a key factor influencing patient demand.

29 Sep 2024

New breath-based test for lower respiratory tract infections shows 100% sensitivity in critical care settings

Researchers have developed a breath-based in vitro assay that accurately detects lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) by measuring neutrophil elastase activity. This non-invasive test offers high diagnostic sensitivity and could revolutionize LRTI detection.

29 Sep 2024

Japanese bats found carrying high levels of novel viruses, raising concerns about zoonotic outbreaks

Researchers identified over 60% of bats in Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture carrying multiple zoonotic viruses, including 10 novel herpesviruses, highlighting rapid viral evolution and migration risks.

26 Sep 2024

Brief behavioral intervention reduces intrusive memories of trauma in healthcare workers post-COVID-19

Researchers examine whether a cognitive task can reduce intrusive memories in healthcare workers exposed to traumatic experiences during the pandemic.

26 Sep 2024

Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after ‘nightmare’ covid conditions, with little help

One evening in May, nursing assistant Debra Ragoonanan's vision blurred during her shift at a state-run Massachusetts veterans home.

26 Sep 2024

COVID-19 causes lasting cognitive impairment tied to brain injury markers

Researchers found that COVID-19 patients experienced widespread cognitive deficits one year post-hospitalization, associated with elevated brain injury markers and reduced brain volume. Cognitive recovery plateaued over time, suggesting lasting impacts.

26 Sep 2024

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Lithium aspartate fails to improve long COVID symptoms, but higher doses may hold promise

Mild COVID-19 disrupts brain connectivity and reduces memory function in adolescents and young adults

Cardiovascular risks post-COVID-19 vaccination: Key findings

Depression and anxiety diagnoses in youth spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Long-lived plasma cells fail to establish after COVID mRNA vaccination, limiting long-term antibody response

Long COVID affects 38% of emergency patients with persistent symptoms

Green spaces reduce the deadly impact of air pollution on people with type 2 diabetes

New humanized mouse models created to study COVID-19

Study reveals widespread long-COVID symptoms, challenging WHO definition

COVID-19 vaccine uptake higher in people with mental illness but drops for those not on medication

High magnesium levels drive higher mortality in sepsis patients

COVID-19 vaccination lowers risk of developing severe cardiovascular conditions

How viral persistence and immune dysfunction drive long COVID

Health literacy gaps fuel unrealistic antibiotic expectations in primary care patients

New breath-based test for lower respiratory tract infections shows 100% sensitivity in critical care settings

Japanese bats found carrying high levels of novel viruses, raising concerns about zoonotic outbreaks

Brief behavioral intervention reduces intrusive memories of trauma in healthcare workers post-COVID-19

Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after ‘nightmare’ covid conditions, with little help

COVID-19 causes lasting cognitive impairment tied to brain injury markers

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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