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Why is finding covid shots for young children still so hard?

On Sept. 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the next round of covid shots for everyone 6 months and older.

20 Oct 2023

Pediatric trauma increased among socioeconomically disadvantaged children during the pandemic

Injuries from gunshots and motor vehicle crashes increased among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those residing in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to new research being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

20 Oct 2023

Canine transmission models provide insights into the neurological impacts of COVID-19 on human brains

The histopathologic alteration caused by SARS‑CoV‑2 on mammalian neurological systems.

20 Oct 2023

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

Researchers identify a pathophysiological mechanism linking serotonin reduction to the multifaceted etiology of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

20 Oct 2023

Study reveals alarming hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 transmission rates in England

Study in Nature delves into hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 transmission in England, revealing significant numbers of infections and potential implications for community spread, highlighting the importance of robust prevention measures.

20 Oct 2023

Biden pick to lead NIH finally has her day, but still gets caught up in drug price debate

A Senate committee finally held a hearing Wednesday on President Joe Biden's pick to lead the National Institutes of Health. But the panel's chair, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), was focused on drug prices — an issue over which the NIH has very little control.

19 Oct 2023

Do overweight individuals exhibit reduced cardiopulmonary fitness after recovering from COVID-19?

Cardiopulmonary fitness, body composition, and persistent long COVID symptoms of individuals who had SARS-CoV-2 infections.

19 Oct 2023

Assessing COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against long COVID

Researchers discuss SARS-CoV-2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing long COVID in fully vaccinated individuals.

19 Oct 2023

How does oxidative stress during pregnancy influence the child’s behavior and emotional states?

Researchers investigate the association between maternal oxidative stress during pregnancy and early childhood mental disorders.

19 Oct 2023

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to understand how the microbiome influences neuropsychiatric disorders.

19 Oct 2023

Pan-coronavirus vaccine shows success in mouse studies

A vaccine designed to protect against three different deadly coronaviruses shows success in mouse studies, demonstrating the viability of a pan-coronavirus vaccine developed by researchers at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute.

18 Oct 2023

Children's immune system better prepared to defend against SARS-CoV-2, study finds

Why are severe courses of SARS-CoV-2 infection much less common in children and adolescents than in adults? Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have now discovered that the immune system in the upper respiratory tract is much more alert and active in children before infection than in adults and is therefore better equipped to fight the virus.

18 Oct 2023

Review highlights the potential mechanistic links between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease

The various neurological symptoms that patients with COVID-19 have experienced suggest that viral infections may increase the risk of neurodegeneration, which could in turn contribute to the development of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease (AD).

18 Oct 2023

Covid relief payments triggered feds to demand money back from Social Security recipients

As the nation reeled from covid-19, the federal government sent many Americans a financial lifeline.

18 Oct 2023

How adverse working conditions increase the risk of depression

The study in The Lancet reveals a strong correlation between adverse working conditions and the onset of mental health disorders like depression, emphasizing the need for workplace interventions. It calls for improved theoretical frameworks and assessment methods to further understand this link and translate findings into actionable policies.

17 Oct 2023

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Patients with long COVID – the long-term symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or memory loss in the months or years following COVID-19 – can exhibit a reduction in circulating levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, according to new research published today in Cell.

16 Oct 2023

New mRNA flu vaccine shows promise: Faster to produce, highly effective in mice

The study evaluates the efficacy of a new quadrivalent mRNA influenza vaccine, finding it to be highly immunogenic and protective in a mouse model. Compared to traditional vaccines, the mRNA-based option offers advantages like reduced production time and elimination of the risk of growth-promoting mutations.

15 Oct 2023

Is it time to rethink COVID-19 boosters? New study dives into variant-specific vaccines

The study explores the efficacy of variant-adapted COVID-19 booster vaccines, particularly against new strains like Omicron. It raises questions about the need for annual updates and the best technologies for long-term, durable immunity.

15 Oct 2023

Early and severe: Kids hit hard by 2022-23 flu season, vaccination rates drop

The 2022-23 influenza season saw a highly severe impact on U.S. adolescents and children, with early peaks in hospitalization rates and outpatient visits. The study underscores the importance of flu vaccination and antiviral treatment, especially as fewer hospitalized children were vaccinated compared to previous seasons.

15 Oct 2023

Shaking things up: Whole-body vibrations rev up metabolism in young men

This study found that repeated sessions of whole-body vibration significantly increased the resting metabolic rate in healthy young men. The results suggest potential applications of whole-body vibration in addressing metabolic health issues, such as obesity.

15 Oct 2023

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Why is finding covid shots for young children still so hard?

Pediatric trauma increased among socioeconomically disadvantaged children during the pandemic

Canine transmission models provide insights into the neurological impacts of COVID-19 on human brains

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

Study reveals alarming hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 transmission rates in England

Biden pick to lead NIH finally has her day, but still gets caught up in drug price debate

Do overweight individuals exhibit reduced cardiopulmonary fitness after recovering from COVID-19?

Assessing COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against long COVID

How does oxidative stress during pregnancy influence the child’s behavior and emotional states?

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Pan-coronavirus vaccine shows success in mouse studies

Children's immune system better prepared to defend against SARS-CoV-2, study finds

Review highlights the potential mechanistic links between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease

Covid relief payments triggered feds to demand money back from Social Security recipients

How adverse working conditions increase the risk of depression

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

New mRNA flu vaccine shows promise: Faster to produce, highly effective in mice

Is it time to rethink COVID-19 boosters? New study dives into variant-specific vaccines

Early and severe: Kids hit hard by 2022-23 flu season, vaccination rates drop

Shaking things up: Whole-body vibrations rev up metabolism in young men

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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