Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). SARS-CoV-2 infection typically presents with fever and respiratory symptoms, which can progress to
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Rising hospital closures disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities
An analysis by UChicago researchers revealed that hospitals are more likely to close in predominantly Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, potentially exacerbating existing health inequalities.
Scientists discover higher levels of CO2 increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk
A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses – namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It clearly showed keeping CO2 levels in check helps to reduce virus survival, and therefore the risk of infection.
Rise seen in use of antibiotics for conditions they can’t treat – including COVID-19
America is going the wrong way when it comes to prescribing antibiotics, with 1 in 4 prescriptions going to patients who have conditions that the drugs won’t touch, a new study finds.
From ashes to adversity: Lessons from South Australia’s business recovery amidst bushfires and pandemic
New research has given insight into the resilience and recovery of businesses in two South Australian regions following a major bushfire event and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers Find No Link Between COVID-19 Virus and Development of Asthma in Children
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families worried about the long-term effects posed by the SARS-COV-2 virus. Now, researchers found that a SARS-COV-2 infection likely does not increase the risk of asthma development in pediatric patients. The findings were published today in the journal Pediatrics.
Georgia Tech Researchers Develop More Broadly Protective Coronavirus Vaccine
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a new vaccine that offers broad protection against not only SARS-CoV-2 variants, but also other bat sarbecoviruses.
Pandemic course improved COVID-19 knowledge, study finds
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 1,300 students enrolled in a three-week summer immersion course, “The Pandemic: Science and Society,” at Washington University in St. Louis.
Research offers hope for preventing post-COVID ‘brain fog’ by targeting brain’s blood vessels
In a study of mice, researchers identified a mechanism that causes post-infection neurological problems
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Honors 18 Acute and Critical Care Nurses With Circle of Excellence Award
AACN recognizes 18 exceptional nurses — each nominated by colleagues — with the 2024 Circle of Excellence award. They will be honored during AACN’s 50th National Teaching Institute, to be held in Denver, May 20-22.
Choosing Over the Counter Drugs for COVID 19? It’s Complicated
Researchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, as well as aspirin for the selection of OTC drugs to treat mild symptoms of COVID-19.
Breast Cancer Diagnoses Plummeted During First Year of Pandemic
There was a 15-20% decrease in newly diagnosed breast cancer cases reported to American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer sites in 2020 compared to 2019.
International Long COVID Awareness Day – McMaster expert available
This Friday, March 15 is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Also known as Post COVID-19 Condition, long COVID affects about 11 per cent of Canadians who contract the disease. More than 200 symptoms have been connected to long COVID, with…
Study provides new insights into deadly acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities may have discovered a mechanical explanation for instability observed in the lungs in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly in the aftermath of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia.
New Research Shows Sexual Minority Adults More Willing to Use Digital Health Tools for Public Health
In the current climate of increased medical mistrust, survey data show sexual minority adults are more open to using COVID-19 screening and tracking tools, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the need for inclusive health care solutions.
Four years later, what do we know about COVID-19?
Four years ago, a brand new virus turned the world upside down. Today, we know more and can do more about the coronavirus called SARS-CoV2, and the disease called COVID-19, than ever before. A summary of the latest knowledge and guidance.
COVID-19 associated with increased risk for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases up to a year after infection
A large, binational study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with an increased risk for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIRDs) that extends up to 12 months after infection. The risk was found to be higher with greater severity of acute COVID-19, even among those who were vaccinated. These findings suggest that care strategies for patients who survive COVID-19 should pay close attention to manifestations of AIRD, particularly after severe illness. The study is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Breastfeeding after COVID-19 booster can give babies antibodies
A recently published study that shows lactating mothers who get the COVID-19 booster pass along the antibodies to their children via their breast milk – and potentially protect babies too young to receive the vaccine.
MSU co-authored study: 10 insights to reduce vaccine hesitancy on social media
Young Anna Argyris, associate professor in the Michigan State University Department of Media and Information, is part of an international team studying the detrimental effects of vaccine misinformation on social media and interventions that can increase vaccine uptake behaviors.
New study finds high-dose inhaled nitric oxide decreases the risk of death among critically ill Black patients with COVID-19
In a first-of-its-kind study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine discovered that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide therapy may improve oxygenation and reduce the risk of mortality among critically ill Black patients with COVID-19.
To Be Scared or Not to Be Scared – psychologists talked about the attitude of youth towards COVID-19 in 2020
RUDN University psychologists, as part of an international scientific team, studied social representations of COVID-19 in Russia and Malaysia at the end of 2020 among young people.
Measles: How to Spot it, When to Seek Care and Importance of Vaccination
As the Measles outbreak continues to grow in Florida, Francesca Torriani, MD, infectious disease specialist with UC San Diego Health is available to discuss symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical care, and the importance of vaccination. Biography…
Fighting the flu: The surprising power of a century-old vaccine for tuberculosis
As Canada’s flu season collides with record strep A cases and ongoing COVID-19 concerns, a new study is shedding light on our understanding of respiratory immune responses
Vaping can increase susceptibility to infection by SARS-CoV-2
Vapers are susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19 and continues to infect people around the world, a University of California, Riverside, study has found.
Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment
A post-hoc analysis of ACTT-2 (Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial-2) found that the use of a risk profile may more precisely characterize high-risk patients who may benefit from the use of baricitinib. The analysis is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Long-Term Data Reveals SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Vaccine-Induced Antibody Responses Are Long-Lasting
New study results challenge the idea that vaccine immunity fades quickly
Researchers explore whether gut microbes cause some COVID-19 patients to have higher blood clot risk
A gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis — the formation of blood clots – researchers report February 23rd in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Measles Makes a Comeback: What Parents Need to Know
A highly contagious childhood disease once eradicated by vaccination has made a comeback.
School focus on grades, test scores linked to violence against teachers
Violence against teachers is likely to be higher in schools that focus on grades and test scores than in schools that emphasize student learning, a new study has found.
UK Markey Cancer Center study reveals extent of undiagnosed cancer cases caused by pandemic
Over 134,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed in the U.S. during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study.
New LongCOVID research launched by PolyBio’s global consortium of scientists
PolyBio Research Foundation today announced the second phase of its LongCovid Research Consortium (LCRC), including the distribution of $15M to fund research and clinical trials.
Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise
Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on “Long COVID” from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.
Long COVID linked to persistently high levels of inflammatory protein: a potential biomarker and target for treatments
SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research shows that in Long COVID patients, IFN-y production persists until symptoms improve, highlighting a potential biomarker and a target for therapies.
New study analyzes link between digit ratio and oxygen consumption in footballers
The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important diseases such as Covid-19 and heart conditions.
Research grant aimed at improving wastewater monitoring for diseases in rural Appalachian communities
Testing wastewater to assess the spread of the COVID-19 virus became common and well-publicized during the pandemic, but it has been focused mostly on urban areas.
Johns Hopkins Medicine-Led Study Shows Rapid COVID-19 Tests Done at Home are Reliable
In a study involving nearly 1,000 patients seen at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital (BCCFH) during a five-month period in 2022 — researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, the University of Maryland School of Medicine and five other collaborators report that a rapid antigen test (RAT) for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be used at home with accuracy comparable to the same test being administered by a health care professional.
Long COVID-19 is linked to chronic pain conditions
Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID, finds a new University of Michigan study.
Mild Covid-19 infections make insomnia more likely, especially in people with anxiety or depression
A survey of people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 but never hospitalized found that 76% developed insomnia — and anxious or depressed people were more vulnerable.
Families Continue to Manage the Effects of the Pandemic Spike in Eating Disorders
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic witnessed a concerning surge in eating disorders, with hospital admissions for anorexia nervosa nearly tripling compared to the monthly average pre-pandemic. Today, while much of routine life has returned to normal, families and communities…
Immune response, not acute viral infections, responsible for neurological damage, McMaster researchers discover
For years, there has been a long-held belief that acute viral infections like Zika or COVID-19 are directly responsible for neurological damage, but researchers from McMaster University have now discovered that it’s the immune system’s response that is behind it.
BIPOC individuals bear greater post-COVID health burdens, new research suggests
Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) who were infected with COVID-19 experienced greater negative aftereffects in health and work loss than did similarly infected white participants, new research finds.
Reduced inpatient and severe respiratory disease visits during COVID-19 in Wuhan, China
This study investigated the trends in hospital visits for respiratory diseases in Wuhan, China, spanning the years 2018 to 2021. We found hospital visits for respiratory diseases decreased during the COVID lockdown.
BIPOC individuals bear greater post-COVID burdens
Despite similar symptom prevalence, Hispanic participants compared to non-Hispanic participants and BIPOC participants compared to white participants had more negative impacts following a COVID-19 infection in terms of health status, activity level and missed work, the authors wrote.
Worries about costs, time off work and COVID-19 kept some older adults from having surgery
When it comes to having surgery, older adults don’t just base their decision on how much pain they’ll feel and how quickly they’ll recover, a new study finds.
COVID-19 pandemic perceived as less serious than other health problems
A large seven-country study has shed light on how serious people find the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other major public health problems. The results were surprising and provide guidance to healthcare providers as well as policymakers.
New Insights on Long COVID
David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers the most common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research. What is long COVID, and how common is it? (SOT@ :14, TRT :32) Why do some people get…
New COVID-19 vaccine a good value for U.S., U-M team finds
A cost-effectiveness analysis for the updated COVID-19 vaccine prepared for the CDC’s vaccine panel shows cost savings from vaccinating people over age 65, and good value from vaccinating adults of all ages.
Strategies Behind Near-Zero COVID-19 Incidence in NBA “Bubble” Published in ADLM’s The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
A report published today in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (formerly AACC’s) The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine describes the strategies used by the National Basketball Association (NBA) to limit COVID-19 exposure among the individuals who participated in the 2019–2020 season. The success of the NBA’s approach demonstrates that strict adherence to certain protocols can be highly effective in preventing disease outbreaks in a self-contained environment and serves as a model for future pandemic management.
UC Irvine study exposes risks of direct-to-consumer stem cell, exosome COVID-19 therapy ads
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 — A study from the University of California, Irvine has revealed that in 2022, 38 North American businesses used direct-to-consumer advertising to promote unproven stem cell interventions and exosome products as purported treatments and preventatives for COVID-19. Collectively, these organizations operated or facilitated access to 60 clinics – with 24 in the U.
A Decade of Progress: Addressing Humanity’s Shared Challenges
Ten years after the creation of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, new university institutes and centers are bringing the world’s best medical ideas to New Jersey and beyond