Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). SARS was first reported in Asia in February 2003. Over the next few months, the illness spread to more than two dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia before the SARS global outbreak of 2003 was contained.

SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus - the SARS associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) - which can be life-threatening.

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COVID pandemic accelerated brain aging, especially in males and deprived groups

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging, particularly in males and those from deprived backgrounds, with significant cognitive performance decline in infected individuals. This impact was observed regardless of COVID-19 infection status, highlighting the role of psychosocial stressors.

25 Jul 2024

Study reveals moderate burden of post-COVID conditions in primary care

The post-COVID-19 conditions (PCC) or long COVID prevalence among United States (US) adults infected with SARS-CoV-2.

25 Jul 2024

Study finds no direct link between pandemic social distancing and neonatal mortality

A recent study in JAMA Network Open found no significant link between social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and overall neonatal mortality rates in the U.S., though a two-month lag indicated some increase in early neonatal deaths and preterm births.

23 Jul 2024

Understanding the new coronavirus mutant strain KP.3.1.1

Researchers in Japan evaluated the SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 variant, finding it has higher transmissibility and immune evasion compared to previous variants, posing new challenges for public health measures.

22 Jul 2024

Long-term immune changes persist in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients

Study reveals that unvaccinated individuals experience significant long-term changes in immune parameters up to ten months post-COVID-19 infection, with a shift towards a Th2 cytokine profile.

21 Jul 2024

COVID pandemic boosted food diversity and diet quality in U.S. households, study finds

The COVID-19 pandemic led to temporary increases in food diversity and diet quality in U.S. households, with notable improvements in household food purchasing behavior.

21 Jul 2024

Vaccines and virus changes cut long COVID risk by 50%, but Omicron still poses a threat

Research shows that vaccination and temporal changes have significantly reduced the incidence of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, but a substantial risk remains during the Omicron era.

18 Jul 2024

Acute gastroenteritis linked to higher rates of irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia

Researchers examine the prevalence of post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome and post-infectious function dyspepsia following acute gastroenteritis.

18 Jul 2024

Study uncovers long COVID risks for pregnant individuals

Nearly one in 10 people who get COVID while pregnant will go on to develop long COVID, a report publishing July 11th in Obstetrics & Gynecology has found.

11 Jul 2024

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Comprehensive review highlights Aloe vera's versatile biological activities and its potential applications in medicine and cosmetics while addressing its safety concerns.

11 Jul 2024

COVID-19 lockdown reduced childhood wheezing and bronchiolitis cases

Bronchiolitis cases dropped significantly during the COVID-19 lockdown, leading to fewer wheezing episodes and reduced respiratory medication use in children.

10 Jul 2024

COVID-19 and metallic taste: Study connects immunoglobulin levels to sensory impairment

Researchers investigated whether COVID-19-related sensory deficiencies are associated with transcriptome changes in the foliate papillae area of the tongue.

9 Jul 2024

How does SARS-CoV-2 cause lymphopenia when T cells barely express ACE-2 receptors?

Researchers reveal both direct and indirect mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2-induced lymphopenia, highlighting the role of CD147 and alternative viral entry routes into T cells.

8 Jul 2024

COVID-19 vaccination linked to reduced symptomatic child asthma

Researchers found that higher COVID-19 vaccination rates are linked to reduced asthma symptoms in children, highlighting broader health benefits of vaccination during the pandemic.

8 Jul 2024

In-hospital delirium linked to long-term cognitive impairment in COVID-19 patients over 60

The association of in-hospital delirium with functional disability and cognitive impairment.

4 Jul 2024

Frequent infections and pathobionts boost children's nasal immunity, study reveals

Dynamic interactions with viruses and bacterial pathobionts significantly enhance nasal innate immunity in children, revealing distinct immunophenotypes driven by microbial load and type.

2 Jul 2024

New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits

COVID-19 survivors face significantly higher risks of developing neuropsychiatric conditions, but vaccination reduces these risks over time.

27 Jun 2024

Study reveals early immune responses to SARS-CoV-2, offering insights for future COVID-19 treatments

Researchers analyzed early immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 using single-cell multi-omics, revealing key cellular states associated with different infection outcomes.

24 Jun 2024

New research uncovers how some individuals avoid COVID-19 infection

Scientists have discovered novel immune responses that help explain how some individuals avoid getting COVID-19.

19 Jun 2024

Study shows vaccines cut long COVID risk, especially for those with preexisting conditions

A study in JAMA Network Open found that women and individuals with preexisting cardiovascular conditions are more likely to suffer from long COVID, but vaccinations, especially multiple doses, significantly reduce this risk.

18 Jun 2024

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Overview

How SARS is Spread

SARS, Treatment, Control and Tests

SARS: Tips for Travellers

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

COVID pandemic accelerated brain aging, especially in males and deprived groups

Study reveals moderate burden of post-COVID conditions in primary care

Study finds no direct link between pandemic social distancing and neonatal mortality

Understanding the new coronavirus mutant strain KP.3.1.1

Long-term immune changes persist in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients

COVID pandemic boosted food diversity and diet quality in U.S. households, study finds

Vaccines and virus changes cut long COVID risk by 50%, but Omicron still poses a threat

Acute gastroenteritis linked to higher rates of irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia

Study uncovers long COVID risks for pregnant individuals

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

COVID-19 lockdown reduced childhood wheezing and bronchiolitis cases

COVID-19 and metallic taste: Study connects immunoglobulin levels to sensory impairment

How does SARS-CoV-2 cause lymphopenia when T cells barely express ACE-2 receptors?

COVID-19 vaccination linked to reduced symptomatic child asthma

In-hospital delirium linked to long-term cognitive impairment in COVID-19 patients over 60

Frequent infections and pathobionts boost children's nasal immunity, study reveals

New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits

Study reveals early immune responses to SARS-CoV-2, offering insights for future COVID-19 treatments

New research uncovers how some individuals avoid COVID-19 infection

Study shows vaccines cut long COVID risk, especially for those with preexisting conditions

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Overview

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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