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Jan , 2024
The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

In a recent longitudinal study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Brazil investigated the potential association between dynapenia (loss of muscle strength and power) with functional outcomes in patients with long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). They found that in patients with long COVID, low handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with worse functional outcomes. They further […]

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Jan , 2024
Curcumin spray shows promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Curcumin spray shows promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses

A team of scientists from Thailand has developed a curcumin-containing oro-nasal film spray, which shows potential antiviral activity and mucosal immunity-boosting activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza viruses. The study is published in the Virology Journal. Study: A novel film spray containing curcumin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus infection and […]

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Jan , 2024
Study shows Omicron variants evade immune system like predecessors, suggesting key evolutionary trait in SARS-CoV-2
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Study shows Omicron variants evade immune system like predecessors, suggesting key evolutionary trait in SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study in Nature Microbiology, researchers compared severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant of concern (VOC) replication in human cell lines and primary airway cultures and measured host responses to infection. Study: Evolution of enhanced innate immune suppression by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants. Image Credit: Naeblys/Shutterstock.comBackground SARS-CoV-2 evolution has led to […]

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Jan , 2024
Can better internet access improve mental healthcare in the U.S.?
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Can better internet access improve mental healthcare in the U.S.?

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers examine the relationship between broadband internet access and mental health resource availability across United States counties, considering social determinants like urbanicity and poverty and identifying geographical patterns in this association. Study: The digital divide in access to broadband internet and mental healthcare. Image Credit: wutzkohphoto […]

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Nov , 2023
Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers looked at four separate studies across 11 countries to systematically evaluate the impacts of motivational bias on historical narratives regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Their results show that the strength of personal bias, whether towards vaccination or from media discourse, can significantly alter memory associated with the pandemic. […]

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Oct , 2023
Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

In a recent study published in the journal npj Vaccines, researchers investigated whether the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine could alter the breast milk microbiome and ways in which the changes impact breast milk antibody titers. Vaccine-induced antibodies in breast milk confer immunity to newborns against SARS-CoV-2. However, […]

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Oct , 2023
Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccine, researchers investigated why more than 80% of eligible Americans have not taken their severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) vaccine booster dose. They conducted an online survey of 2,298 respondents to evaluate the reasons underlying the low observed response. Their results elucidate that, despite consistent […]

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Sep , 2023
Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 subvariants to inform development of next-generation COVID-19 vaccines
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 subvariants to inform development of next-generation COVID-19 vaccines

In a recent preprint posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers characterized two novel XBB variants, EG.5.1 and XBB.2.3, with the former on track to become the dominant severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant. Study: Immune Evasion and Membrane Fusion of SARS-CoV-2 XBB Subvariants EG.5.1 and XBB.2.3. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com*Important notice: bioRxiv publishes preliminary […]

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Aug , 2023
Study uses genomic data to produce high-resolution serial interval estimates for COVID-19
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Study uses genomic data to produce high-resolution serial interval estimates for COVID-19

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers developed an approach for integrating genetic information, presented as whole-genomic viral sequences, and epidemiological information, for serial interval (SI) estimation, especially in cases of inadequate contact tracing data. Study: Genomic epidemiology offers high resolution estimates of serial intervals for COVID-19. Image Credit: ETAJOE/Shutterstock.comIn infectious disease control, […]

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Aug , 2023
Is COVID-19 self-testing effective?
Tag: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Is COVID-19 self-testing effective?

In a recent study published in medRxiv*, researchers evaluated real-world evidence on the performance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) self-testing strategies (COVIDSTs). Study: Self-tests for COVID-19: what is the evidence? A living systematic review and meta-analysis (2020-2023). Image Credit: Basilico Studio Stock/Shutterstock.com*Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be […]
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