COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic: Insights on years of life lost
Researchers tracked recent trends in morbidity and mortality among adults in 18 European countries.
Managing physical and cognitive impairments in post-COVID-19 syndrome
Symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome changed little for nearly 1,000 individuals in their second year.
A new way to identify more infectious variants
System to auto-detect new variants will inform better response to future infectious disease outbreaks.
The importance of healthcare worker rights in pandemic times
Fair pay policies are common, but mental health services and non-discrimination policies need improvement.
How to reduce norovirus transmission in airports?
Study of people touching surfaces at airport finds restaurants have highest rates of transmission.
The influence of fake news and conspiracy theories
Mistrust is associated with conspiracy thinking and vaccine hesitancy.
Surprising biological mechanisms discovered underlying severe COVID-19
Severe COVID-19 has been considered an inflammatory “cytokine storm”.
Migraines linked to increased depression during pandemic
The mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study highlights specific changes associated with COVID-19 in particular brain function
Incorporating such sensitive cognitive testing into future studies could help reveal more detailed insights.
A drug-free nasal spray could ward off respiratory infections
The spray, called Pathogen Capture and Neutralizing Spray (PCANS).
Coronavirus spike proteins detected in 5 minutes
By shining a low-power laser, similar to a laser pointer, on a particular chip coated with antibodies for coronavirus spike proteins,
Study highlights COVID-19-related disease in Japan
The pioneering research conducted by the team from Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan on the Incidence of COVID-19.
Placebos can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression
People who knowingly took placebos had a significant drop in stress, anxiety, and depression within two weeks.
Spike mutations allow SARS-CoV-2 to enter the brain
A mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 virus helps it infect the brain, which could explain neurological issues like ‘long COVID.
Routine tests fail to diagnose long-term COVID-19 accurately
An NIH-supported study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that routine lab tests aren't practical for diagnosing long COVID.
Illinois youth’s mental health crises declined after COVID
Outpatient ER visits for depression and anxiety dropped and in-patient hospitalization rate stayed the same, indicating mental health crisis.
The importance of COVID-19 boosters for older
This strategy works for countries with different age structures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Home office setup can impact work-from-home success
Dutch survey study links air ventilation and other home-office factors to productivity levels.
Vaccination reduces heart attack and stroke risks
A study published in Nature Communications from University of Cambridge found that the risk of heart attacks and strokes was up to 10% lower...
SARS-CoV-2 clues on pandemic potential
A Yale study found that two bat coronaviruses related to SARS-CoV-2, discovered in Laos, might not spread well in people despite their genetic similarities...
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global health and development
Study analyzed 7 major health themes across 185 countries before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists create mouse model with human immune system
Humanized mouse exhibits advanced antibody responses.
The impact of AI-generated exams
On average, AI submissions by fake students earned higher grades than earned by real students.
Easy flu tests may enhance diagnosis and tracking
CRISPR assays for quick flu detection and subtyping.
Understanding health through changes in sleep pattern
Analysis of sleep phenotypes over a five million night period.
Analyzing pediatric opioid overdoses in the US
US emergency department rates declined from 2008 to 2019 but rose during the pandemic.
The sharp increase in childhood obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic
BMI data from over 1 million children in England will cost society post-pandemic obesity rates.
Study explores future prospects for home-based cancer treatment
Exploring if giving atezolizumab under the skin and remote monitoring can alter cancer treatment.
