Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Study finds that the anti-obesity medication tirzepatide effectively maintains weight loss in obese adults, offering a promising approach to managing obesity and related health complications.

12 Dec 2023

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Study suggests that self-monitoring of blood pressure may aid in the early detection and management of high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in high-risk pregnancies, offering a potential shift in prenatal care strategies.

12 Dec 2023

Scientists develop new system to display epitopes in mammal cells for immunization studies

A new paper in Biology Methods & Protocols, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that researchers in Germany have developed a new system to display epitopes in mammal cells for immunization studies.

12 Dec 2023

Navigating post-pandemic school reintegration: A comprehensive assessment of mental health in children with special educational needs

Researchers examine changes in mental health among children and adolescents with special educational needs after COVID-19-related school closures.

12 Dec 2023

Evaluation of immunogenicity-induced DNA vaccines against different SARS-CoV-2 variants

Five DNA vaccine candidates based on different SARS-CoV-2 strains.

12 Dec 2023

Addressing health inequalities: REP-EQUITY toolkit aims for fairer research representation

Researchers created the REP-EQUITY toolbox for capturing an equitable and representative sample for health research studies.

12 Dec 2023

Synbiotic formula shows promise in reducing long COVID symptoms

Study finds that the synbiotic preparation SIM01 significantly reduces post-acute COVID-19 syndrome symptoms in patients, including fatigue, memory issues, and gastrointestinal distress, indicating its potential as a treatment for long COVID.

11 Dec 2023

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

A Japanese study published in BioRxiv explores the virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant, finding it has a higher effective reproductive number and stronger resistance to immunity from other variants, potentially due to the L455S spike protein mutation.

11 Dec 2023

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

The prevalence of anxiety and internet addiction among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the potential relationship between screen usage and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

11 Dec 2023

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

Study found that pregnant mothers with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM), including adult respiratory distress syndrome and acute renal failure, emphasizing the urgent need for their early diagnosis and treatment.

10 Dec 2023

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Study published in Nature Immunology reveals that repeated mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations enhance immune response, especially in previously infected individuals, leading to a diversified and increased number of immune cell clones and a stronger ability to combat various virus strains.

7 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

Throughout history, infectious diseases have been a constant presence, and this is still the case today, with frequent outbreaks.

7 Dec 2023

The association between viral infections and glioma risk

The causal relationship between viral infection and glioma.

7 Dec 2023

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

A systematic review reveals that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) extracts can effectively reduce cortisol levels in the short term, offering a natural alternative for stress management, though long-term effects remain unexplored.

6 Dec 2023

Long COVID patients exhibit significant cognitive slowing, new study finds

Researchers find that patients with long COVID exhibit moderate-to-severe cognitive slowing compared to controls, highlighting a distinct cognitive signature of post-COVID-19 condition.

6 Dec 2023

Ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates among hospitalized patients in California

The association between race and outcomes in Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) hospitalizations in California.

6 Dec 2023

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluated the impact of BMI elevation on humoral immunity levels against SARS-CoV-2.

6 Dec 2023

Research uncovers stealthy strategy of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism whereby the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, can vary its mode of infection in human cells. Published in the journal eLife, a team from the University of Minnesota and the Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Center found the virus can alternate between being highly infectious and avoiding detection by the immune system.

5 Dec 2023

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Scientists develop new system to display epitopes in mammal cells for immunization studies

Navigating post-pandemic school reintegration: A comprehensive assessment of mental health in children with special educational needs

Evaluation of immunogenicity-induced DNA vaccines against different SARS-CoV-2 variants

Addressing health inequalities: REP-EQUITY toolkit aims for fairer research representation

Synbiotic formula shows promise in reducing long COVID symptoms

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

The association between viral infections and glioma risk

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

Long COVID patients exhibit significant cognitive slowing, new study finds

Ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates among hospitalized patients in California

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Research uncovers stealthy strategy of SARS-CoV-2 infection

How medical manufacturing trends are evolving: From performance testing to 3D vision

Utilizing firefly liquid handling for laboratory developed tests

Immunopeptidomics offer new hope in cancer research

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

How medical manufacturing trends are evolving: From performance testing to 3D vision

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Immunopeptidomics offer new hope in cancer research

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