Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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SARS-CoV-2-derived mutant peptides hamper T cells' ability to recognize and destroy infected cells

A deep sequencing study of 747 SARS-CoV-2 virus isolates has revealed mutant peptides derived from the virus that cannot effectively bind to critical proteins on the surface of infected cells and, in turn, hamper activation of CD8+ killer T cells that recognize and destroy these infected cells.

4 Mar 2021

COVID-19 swab testing may not be good for people with a history of sinus or skull-base surgery

People who have had major sinus surgery should consult their ENT doctor before undergoing COVID-19 swab testing, new research indicates.

4 Mar 2021

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine shows efficacy against South African SARS-CoV-2 variant

Researchers in the United States and South Africa report that the NVX-CoV2373 vaccine from Novavax has proved effective at preventing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by the B.1.351 variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that has recently emerged in South Africa.

4 Mar 2021

New mRNA treatment appears to stop replication of flu and Covid-19 viruses

With a relatively minor genetic change, a new treatment developed by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University appears to stop replication of both flu viruses and the virus that causes Covid-19.

4 Mar 2021

Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 P.1 variant shows resistance to antibody neutralization

Researchers in the United States say the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant – P.1 – that has recently emerged in Brazil shows a worrying level of resistance to neutralization by antibodies.

4 Mar 2021

Inflammatory heart disease is rare among professional athletes with mild COVID-19, study finds

Inflammatory heart disease is a rare finding among professional athletes with mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 infection, a large-scale study has found.

4 Mar 2021

Combining terpenes and cannabidiol may be highly active against human coronaviruses

A group of researchers from a well-known technology company in Israel showed a significant antiviral effect of a combination of terpenes and cannabidiol against a human coronavirus strain 229E. This exciting and first-of-its-kind report is currently available on the bioRxiv preprint server.

4 Mar 2021

Psychiatric and cognitive problems in large number of COVID-19 survivors

A research review led by Oxford Brookes University has found a large proportion of COVID-19 survivors will be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications.

4 Mar 2021

Kaiser Permanente, big player in California vaccine effort, has had trouble vaccinating own members

As managed-care giant Kaiser Permanente assumes a prominent role in California's new covid-19 vaccination strategy, it is drawing mixed reviews from members across the country for the way it has run its own vaccine program over the past two months.

4 Mar 2021

Administering zinc supplements to Covid-19 patients may help reduce mortality and recovery time

Administering zinc supplements to Covid-19 patients with low levels of this element may be a strategy to reduce mortality and recovery time.

4 Mar 2021

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Good and not-so-good news on Covid

There's good news and bad news on Covid-19 this week. On the one hand, several million doses of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine authorized by the FDA for emergency use are already going into the arms of people around the nation.

4 Mar 2021

Study reveals a small molecule inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells

Researchers found a small molecule that inhibits different virus proteins and significantly reduces infection in cells. Combined with the antiviral remdesivir, its potency increases significantly, suggesting it may be a potential antiviral candidate for the treatment of COVID-19.

4 Mar 2021

Delayed detection of oral fluid anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies increases the time to viral clearance

A prospective observational study has revealed that the late appearance of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in oral fluid, absence of fever as an early symptom, and elevated BMI are associated with delayed clearance of viral RNA in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients.

4 Mar 2021

Researchers show potential benefits of delaying second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose

The currently approved mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech help create neutralizing antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Both companies designed their vaccines to be delivered in two doses. However, given the limited supply of vaccines worldwide, a new modeling study has suggested that vaccinating more people with the first dose and delaying the second could be an alternate route to achieving population immunity that could reduce mortality rates.

4 Mar 2021

Multiple COVID-19 variants of concern have reached Houston, Texas

New research by a team at Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States has modeled the aggressive genomic sequencing of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) observed in the United Kingdom to document viral community spread in Houston, Texas.

4 Mar 2021

Metastudy of pregnant women reveals risk factors for COVID-19

Researchers examine the influence of pregnancy on SARS-CoV-2 infection outcomes on a wide scale, potentially informing future public messaging and COVID-19 prevention strategies.

4 Mar 2021

Cell surface marker CD47 may allow early diagnosis of severe COVID-19

A new study reports the potential of the cell surface marker, CD47, as a biomarker for hyperinflammation, a characteristic feature of severe COVID-19.

4 Mar 2021

Novel host-viral-microbiome interactions during COVID-19 may determine outcome

A new preprint on the medRxiv* server discusses how the underlying disease mechanisms are regulated such that the local or mucosal immune response is distinct from the systemic response.

4 Mar 2021

Researchers detect vaccine-induced SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk

A new paper released on the medRxiv* preprint server describes, for the first time, the detection of antibodies to the virus in human breast milk following the vaccination of lactating mothers. This could guide patients, their healthcare providers, and public health policymakers alike as to the deployment of the vaccines in pregnant and lactating mothers.

4 Mar 2021

Reopening of long-term care facilities is ‘an absolute necessity for our well-being’

For nearly a year, nursing homes and assisted living centers have been mostly closed to visitors. Now, it's time for them to open back up and relieve residents of crushing isolation, according to a growing chorus of long-term care experts, caregivers, consumer groups and physicians.

4 Mar 2021

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

SARS-CoV-2-derived mutant peptides hamper T cells' ability to recognize and destroy infected cells

COVID-19 swab testing may not be good for people with a history of sinus or skull-base surgery

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine shows efficacy against South African SARS-CoV-2 variant

New mRNA treatment appears to stop replication of flu and Covid-19 viruses

Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 P.1 variant shows resistance to antibody neutralization

Inflammatory heart disease is rare among professional athletes with mild COVID-19, study finds

Combining terpenes and cannabidiol may be highly active against human coronaviruses

Psychiatric and cognitive problems in large number of COVID-19 survivors

Kaiser Permanente, big player in California vaccine effort, has had trouble vaccinating own members

Administering zinc supplements to Covid-19 patients may help reduce mortality and recovery time

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Good and not-so-good news on Covid

Study reveals a small molecule inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells

Delayed detection of oral fluid anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies increases the time to viral clearance

Researchers show potential benefits of delaying second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose

Multiple COVID-19 variants of concern have reached Houston, Texas

Metastudy of pregnant women reveals risk factors for COVID-19

Cell surface marker CD47 may allow early diagnosis of severe COVID-19

Novel host-viral-microbiome interactions during COVID-19 may determine outcome

Researchers detect vaccine-induced SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk

Reopening of long-term care facilities is ‘an absolute necessity for our well-being’

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