Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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Study finds no serious side effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in lactating women, breastfed infants

In December 2020, two novel messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines for SARS-CoV-2 received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; however, the early trials excluded lactating women, leading to questions about their safety in this specific population.

8 Sep 2021

Public Health AmeriCorps launched for the development of a new generation of public health leaders

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering and national service, has launched Public Health AmeriCorps,external icon a new partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support the recruitment, training, and development of a new generation of public health leaders who will be ready to respond to the nation's public health needs.

8 Sep 2021

Immunity induced by Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine declines with time, Mayo Clinic study finds

In a study conducted at the Mayo Clinic, USA, scientists have investigated the long-term efficacy of the mRNA-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech) against symptomatic disease.

8 Sep 2021

German study finds lack of association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and neuroaxonal damage

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – is not associated with neuroaxonal damage, according to a new study from researchers in Germany.

8 Sep 2021

Study suggests hospitalized COVID-19 patients have elevated Alzheimer's-related biomarkers

Neurological symptoms have been widely reported in patients with COVID-19 and in those who have recovered from it. A new study led by Thomas Wisniewski of New York University Grossman School of Medicine, USA, finds that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are more likely to have elevated biomarkers levels indicative of age-related neurodegeneration.

8 Sep 2021

Seizures as a main manifestation of severe pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study aimed to investigate the clinical, demographic, laboratory, neurophysiological, and imaging characteristics of children admitted to the ED with seizures and acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.

8 Sep 2021

Does genetics affect eating behaviors?

A new study adopted a biological approach to assess if food-related behaviors and food involvement have a genetic explanation.

8 Sep 2021

Research highlights inequalities in England's COVID vaccine coverage

Researchers led by the epidemiologist Elise Tessier, of Public Health England, have been investigating the proportion of unvaccinated individuals against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by age, sex, location, vaccine type, ethnicity and poverty level in the United Kingdom.

8 Sep 2021

Researchers say modified COVID-19 vaccine boosters should control pandemic

Researchers in Texas have provided evidence for the need to modify the currently used coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines to match circulating variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

8 Sep 2021

Understanding platelets in COVID-19 may help identify diagnostic markers and treatments

Researchers in the United States and Japan have provided novel insights into the pathologic mechanisms underlying coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that may aid the identification of potential diagnostic biomarkers and treatment targets.

8 Sep 2021

Potential pancoronavirus fusion inhibitors that are effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study successfully identifies a series of inhibitors that possesses pancoronavirus activity against SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2, and MERS-CoV.

7 Sep 2021

Highly neutralizing human convalescent plasma reduces lung inflammation in SARS-CoV-2-infected macaques

A new study reignites the debate regarding the therapeutic utility of convalescent plasma in treating others with the COVID-19.

7 Sep 2021

COVID-19 vaccine antibodies inversely related to BMI in obese men, but not women

A new study discusses the role of obesity in COVID-19 and its role in antibody-mediated immune responses to the COVID-19 vaccine.

7 Sep 2021

Activated mast cell disorders potentially linked to SARS-CoV-2 immunity

An intriguing new study reports a year-long study in patients with cMCADs from all over France.

7 Sep 2021

A study of 105 protective and risk factors related to the incidence and severity of COVID-19

A recent study discusses both the known and unknown factors that may affect the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and a severe course of COVID-19.

7 Sep 2021

Optical biosensors enable fast, accurate, point-of-care COVID-19 diagnosis

Without the prospect of herd immunity on the immediate horizon, speedy detection for COVID-19 remains imperative for helping to curb the pandemic. Point-of-care testing that can provide immediate results is an urgent need.

7 Sep 2021

Study could help improve design, fabrication, and use of nanofiber face masks

Since its outbreak, the COVID-19 virus has infected more than 207.7 million people worldwide and has claimed more than 4.3 million lives, according to the World Health Organization coronavirus dashboard as of Aug. 17.

7 Sep 2021

Effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions and mutations on COVID-19 resurgence

A recent study addresses the effects of controlling non-pharmaceutical interventions to develop a deeper understanding of their influence on the resurgence of COVID-19.

7 Sep 2021

Severe COVID-19 is associated with expansion of immature myeloid cells and inflammation

A team of scientists in Ireland recently identified certain immune markers that can predict the progression of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection to severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Early detection of these predictive markers can facilitate therapeutic decision-making prior to peak severity.

7 Sep 2021

V-safe: How everyday people help the CDC track covid vaccine safety with their phones

Of the 203 million people who have received at least one dose of a covid-19 vaccine, more than 9 million have enrolled in a program to share information about their health since getting the shot.

7 Sep 2021

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Study finds no serious side effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in lactating women, breastfed infants

Public Health AmeriCorps launched for the development of a new generation of public health leaders

Immunity induced by Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine declines with time, Mayo Clinic study finds

German study finds lack of association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and neuroaxonal damage

Study suggests hospitalized COVID-19 patients have elevated Alzheimer's-related biomarkers

Seizures as a main manifestation of severe pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection

Does genetics affect eating behaviors?

Research highlights inequalities in England's COVID vaccine coverage

Researchers say modified COVID-19 vaccine boosters should control pandemic

Understanding platelets in COVID-19 may help identify diagnostic markers and treatments

Potential pancoronavirus fusion inhibitors that are effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Highly neutralizing human convalescent plasma reduces lung inflammation in SARS-CoV-2-infected macaques

COVID-19 vaccine antibodies inversely related to BMI in obese men, but not women

Activated mast cell disorders potentially linked to SARS-CoV-2 immunity

A study of 105 protective and risk factors related to the incidence and severity of COVID-19

Optical biosensors enable fast, accurate, point-of-care COVID-19 diagnosis

Study could help improve design, fabrication, and use of nanofiber face masks

Effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions and mutations on COVID-19 resurgence

Severe COVID-19 is associated with expansion of immature myeloid cells and inflammation

V-safe: How everyday people help the CDC track covid vaccine safety with their phones

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Industry Focus eBook - Infectious Diseases (1st Edition) eBook

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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