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Study finds binge drinking worsens with each week of lockdown

The results of a new study conducted during lockdown reveal that harmful drinking habits have increased during this time.

7 Dec 2020

Study offers suggestions for reducing risk of COVID-19 transmission in car's ventilation system

A new study of airflow patterns inside a car's passenger cabin offers some suggestions for potentially reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission while sharing rides with others.

7 Dec 2020

Clinical investigators present abstracts on hematological malignancies at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

Clinical investigators from Hackensack Meridian Health John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), a member of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center consortium, are to present updates on treatment advances in multiple myeloma (MM), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and other types of B-cell lymphoma (BCL) as well as leukemia at the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, to be held virtually from December 5-8, 2020.

7 Dec 2020

Immunity passports may be valid based on how they are used, says UPV/EHU expert

According to the Chair in Law and the Human Genome at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), immunity passports may be valid, depending on how they are used.

6 Dec 2020

UC San Diego’s proactive strategies effectively detected and prevented COVID-19 transmission on campus

UC San Diego's nationally recognized, evidence-based Return to Learn program employs a comprehensive suite of education, monitoring, testing, intervention and notification tools that no other university is using.

6 Dec 2020

CRISPR-based test could provide rapid, low-cost testing to help control COVID-19 spread

Imagine swabbing your nostrils, putting the swab in a device, and getting a read-out on your phone in 15 to 30 minutes that tells you if you are infected with the COVID-19 virus.

5 Dec 2020

Researchers shed light on the role of antibodies and immune cells in protection against COVID-19

Since the novel coronavirus emerged at the end of last year, scientists around the world -- including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) immunologist Dan Barouch, MD, PhD -- have been developing vaccines to protect against COVID-19 and to put an end to the global pandemic.

5 Dec 2020

Using gene therapy to achieve the positive health effects of physical exercise

Gene therapy is the most effective method to be able to provide health benefits you normally gain through physical exercise.

5 Dec 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decrease in hospital-wide HCV testing

New research from Boston Medical Center finds that the COVID-19 emergency systemic changes made to decrease in-person visits during the pandemic have led to a decrease in hospital-wide Hepatitis C (HCV) testing by 50 percent, and a reduction in new HCV diagnoses by more than 60 percent.

4 Dec 2020

Is mask-wearing effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission?

UK-based researchers released the findings of their review of the efficacy of the face coverings and masks in preventing transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

4 Dec 2020

People with vitamin D deficiency at higher risk of severe COVID-19, says study

A new study has revealed that vitamin D deficient patients are more likely to experience severe COVID-19.

4 Dec 2020

The effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on children's health: A UK case study

UK-based researchers have explored how national lockdown has changed young children's everyday activities, eating and sleep habits. They found that children's activity, screen time, eating, and sleep routines have been disrupted during the "stay-at-home" order in the United Kingdom.

4 Dec 2020

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Study finds binge drinking worsens with each week of lockdown

Study offers suggestions for reducing risk of COVID-19 transmission in car's ventilation system

Clinical investigators present abstracts on hematological malignancies at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

Immunity passports may be valid based on how they are used, says UPV/EHU expert

UC San Diego’s proactive strategies effectively detected and prevented COVID-19 transmission on campus

CRISPR-based test could provide rapid, low-cost testing to help control COVID-19 spread

Researchers shed light on the role of antibodies and immune cells in protection against COVID-19

Using gene therapy to achieve the positive health effects of physical exercise

COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decrease in hospital-wide HCV testing

Is mask-wearing effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission?

People with vitamin D deficiency at higher risk of severe COVID-19, says study

The effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on children's health: A UK case study

After a deadly COVID outbreak, Maryland County takes steps to protect health workers

Clinical metagenomics, a faster approach to identify secondary infections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Low testosterone can increase risk of severe COVID-19 in males

COVID-19 impacts cardiac care in the United Kingdom

COVID-19 mortality varies with demographic profile

TSK Laboratory’s Low Dead Space needles can help vaccinate millions more against COVID-19

ATCC introduces new product segment with launch of SARS-CoV-2 external control kit

UZ Leuven team performs double lung transplant with lungs of an ex-COVID-19 patient

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