New tool can detect fast-spreading SARS-COV-2 variants before they take off
A newly developed powerful tool can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants with high transmission potential before they become widespread. …
Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with post-COVID-19 syndrome
Researchers following nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome found that two-thirds experience persistent symptoms like reduced physical capacity and cognitive performance for over a year, with little change in the second year. …
Females have a significantly higher associated risk of developing long COVID
A study of 12,276 participants found that females have a 31 percent higher associated risk of developing long COVID, with women aged 40 to 55 having the highest propensity. …
Extended Paxlovid may help some people with long COVID
A series of 13 cases involving individuals with Long COVID suggests that an extended course of Paxlovid may benefit some patients. …
Immunocompromised individuals may not produce enough RSV antibodies after vaccination
Individuals aged 60 and older with weakened immunity, especially organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive drugs and those with immune disorders, have a weaker response to RSV vaccines. …
High blood glucose weakens immunity against viral infections in type 2 diabetes patients
New research has identified a mechanistic link between high blood glucose levels and weakened immunity against viral infections in patients with type 2 diabetes. …
Sex hormones modulate the immune system to influence disease risk differently
Researchers have uncovered how sex hormones profoundly affect our immune systems, explaining why men and women are affected by diseases differently. …
Semaglutide improves heart health outcomes beyond weight loss
In a series of studies, the popular anti-obesity medication semaglutide has demonstrated cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, including a reduced risk of death, fewer serious COVID-19-related events, and improved heart failure symptoms. …
Spike mutations help SARS-CoV-2 infect the brain
Scientists found a mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that is important for its ability to infect the central nervous system. …
Increased incidence of mental illnesses following severe COVID-19, especially in unvaccinated individuals
A new study that examined health data on 18 million people reveals higher incidence of mental illnesses for up to a year following severe COVID-19 in unvaccinated people. …
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