Review of RISE-mitigation strategies in Ghana shows high immunization coverage and improved oxygen access
Ghana reduced oxygen travel distances and improved vaccine coverage with new pandemic strategies
This review uses mixed qualitative and quantitative approaches to evaluate RISE-mitigation strategies in Ghana. The analysis covers 10 novel…
New strategies in Ghana helped get oxygen closer to patients and reached 93% of people with vaccines while treating most confirmed cases.
Narrative review on COVID-19 and gut microbiome disruption and immune effects
Microbiome disruption may link SARS-CoV-2 to long-term health issues
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on COVID-19 and the intestinal microbiome. It finds SARS-CoV-2 infection can induce dysbiosis and…
A review suggests the virus may alter gut bacteria, immune signals, and brain health, highlighting a need for One Health pandemic preparedne…
Speleotherapy improves asthma control and breathing patterns in patients with respiratory conditions
Speleotherapy improves breathing patterns and symptoms for asthma, COPD, and Long COVID patients
A randomized trial of 208 patients across Germany, Austria, and Italy found that a three-week speleotherapy course enhanced asthma control a…
A three-week course in mineral-rich caves helped people with asthma, COPD, or Long COVID breathe easier and feel better, though lung functio…
Systematic review and meta-analysis links COVID-19 infection to 41% higher new-onset diabetes risk
Meta-analysis links COVID-19 infection to higher new-onset diabetes risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated sixteen studies comparing COVID-19 survivors with non-infected individuals. The pooled an…
A meta-analysis of sixteen studies suggests COVID-19 infection is associated with a 41% increased risk of developing new-onset diabetes at l…
Systematic review finds convalescent plasma does not reduce mortality in COVID-19
Convalescent plasma does not reduce COVID-19 death risk
This systematic review of 48 RCTs (24,518 participants) found that convalescent plasma does not reduce all-cause mortality or improve clinic…
A large review of 48 trials finds convalescent plasma doesn't lower death risk in moderate to severe COVID-19. For mild cases, evidence is u…
Narrative review of South Korea's legislative response to COVID-19 and MERS
South Korea’s Pandemic Laws Changed Fast After MERS and COVID
This narrative review examines South Korea's institutional frameworks and legislative responses to COVID-19 and MERS. The authors synthesize…
South Korea’s rapid legal changes after MERS and COVID created a blueprint for faster, fairer pandemic responses that protect both health an…
Global research on olfactory dysfunction mechanisms shows rising publication trends and key molecular pathways
Smell Loss Signals Hidden Brain Changes Doctors Are Tracking Now
A comprehensive review of 7,915 articles reveals growing interest in olfactory dysfunction mechanisms linked to neurodegenerative diseases a…
• Smell trouble often warns of brain health issues early • Helps people with Parkinson’s or long COVID symptoms • Not ready for clinics but …
Post-hoc safety analysis of intramuscular adintrevimab for COVID-19 prophylaxis reports tolerability data
New Shot Feels Like Placebo But Fights COVID Better
This post-hoc safety analysis of a Phase 2/3 randomized controlled trial evaluated intramuscular adintrevimab for COVID-19 pre- and post-exp…
• Experimental antibody causes almost no side effects • Helps people skipping vaccines due to safety fears • Still in testing, not available
Clozapine Use Linked to Higher SARS-CoV-2 Infection Risk in Severe Mental Disorders
Clozapine users faced higher risk of severe COVID-19 in large study
A meta-analysis of 155,945 outpatients with severe mental disorders found that clozapine users had a higher rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection com…
A massive analysis of over 155,000 people found that those taking clozapine had higher rates of infection and worse outcomes from COVID-19.
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir in Breast Milk: Low Infant Exposure in Lactating Women
Paxlovid levels low in breast milk, early study finds
This Phase 1 open-label study in 8 healthy lactating women found that nirmatrelvir/ritonavir concentrations in breast milk were consistently…
A small study finds that nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) passes into breast milk at low levels, suggesting minimal infant exposure.
Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dosing schedules and antibody responses in adults aged 60 to 80 years
Older adults get better protection with the right vaccine booster timing
This prospective cohort study of 450 adults aged 60 to 80 years in China examined three inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dosing schedules.
New data shows older adults get the best protection when they receive specific vaccine boosters at the right time.
Omicron linked to multisystem long COVID and GI symptoms in veterans study
Omicron infection raises risk of multisystem long COVID for veterans
This retrospective cohort study of 1,120 veterans at a VA Medical Center found Omicron variants associated with increased multisystem long C…
Omicron variants caused more multisystem long COVID symptoms than earlier strains in a large rural veteran study group.
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- Review of RISE-mitigation strategies in Ghana shows high immunization coverage and improved oxygen access
- Narrative review on COVID-19 and gut microbiome disruption and immune effects
- Speleotherapy improves asthma control and breathing patterns in patients with respiratory conditions
- Systematic review and meta-analysis links COVID-19 infection to 41% higher new-onset diabetes risk
- Systematic review finds convalescent plasma does not reduce mortality in COVID-19
- Narrative review of South Korea's legislative response to COVID-19 and MERS
- Global research on olfactory dysfunction mechanisms shows rising publication trends and key molecular pathways
- Post-hoc safety analysis of intramuscular adintrevimab for COVID-19 prophylaxis reports tolerability data
- Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir in Breast Milk: Low Infant Exposure in Lactating Women
- Clozapine Use Linked to Higher SARS-CoV-2 Infection Risk in Severe Mental Disorders
- Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dosing schedules and antibody responses in adults aged 60 to 80 years
- Omicron linked to multisystem long COVID and GI symptoms in veterans study
- Fatigue and depression severity correlation in survivors of severe prolonged COVID-19
- Survey finds physicians show stronger intergroup bias than public on vaccines
- Metformin, fluvoxamine, or ivermectin for non-hospitalized COVID-19 adults in a Phase 3 trial
- Systematic review finds no benefit of higher-dose fluvoxamine for preventing deterioration in mild-moderate COVID-19
- Scoping Review Assesses Active Surveillance Systems for Antivirals and Corticosteroids in COVID-19
- Hospital stay and mortality vary by pandemic wave and vaccination status in severe COVID-19
- Multiplex diagnostic test distinguishes long COVID patients from recovered controls with moderate diagnostic accuracy
- Preclinical modeling study on COVID-19 and Ebola epidemic dynamics and interventions
- Remdesivir reduces COVID-19 hospitalization or death risk in high-risk outpatients
- Mechanistic review discusses host-directed therapy for children with Long COVID and secondary bacterial pneumonia
- Observational serological model in Malawi shows rapid SARS-CoV-2 antibody waning and urban-rural differences
- Observational cohort study on SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunocompromised patients
- mRNA-1283 and BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccines show protective effectiveness in adults aged 65 and older
- Retrospective cohort finds COVID-19 infection linked to proteinuria progression in type 2 diabetes
- COVID-19 infection associated with lower live birth rates in fresh embryo transfer cycles
- Methodological review assesses phenotypes for classifying respiratory viruses in English health data
- Review of stepped-wedge trial on Montessori approaches for nursing home staff during COVID-19
- Phase 1 cohort study assesses prophylactic pDNA vaccine safety and immunogenicity in healthy adults
- Plasma hyaluronic acid levels predict ARDS and intubation in adult COVID-19 patients
- Observational study identifies distinct immunophenotypic signatures in ME/CFS and long COVID compared to healthy controls
- Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells for severe COVID-19 ARDS show qualitative improvement and tolerability
- Hospitalized COVID-19 patients receiving antiviral, antiretroviral, or immunosuppressive treatments showed variable outcomes
- Pre-infection symptoms and functional status associated with long COVID risk in 65,464 U.S. adults
- COVID-19 and vitamin D status linked to IL-6 and IL-18 levels in children
- Systematic review synthesizes immune and genetic factors in African SARS-CoV-2 populations
- Mini-review links insulin to worse COVID-19 outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients
- AZD7442 showed no benefit over placebo and increased rehospitalization risk in hospitalized COVID-19 adults
- Phase 3 trial of Ad5-nCoV vaccine shows no increased short-term HIV infection risk in 44,247 participants
- Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir reduced viral production by approximately 55% in SARS-CoV-2 BA.2-infected patients in Shanghai
- mRNA-1273 shows greater COVID-19 protection than NVX-CoV2705 in retrospective US cohort study
- Oral polio vaccine and behavioral information versus no vaccine in adults over 50 years of age
- Autoantibodies neutralizing type I interferons linked to severe COVID-19 pneumonia in myasthenia gravis patients
- Household SARS-CoV-2 exposure linked to transmission in Turkish families with children
- Digital SMS intervention increases COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Hispanic children by 13 percentage points
- Prolonged prone positioning shows oxygenation benefit but inconclusive mortality effect in COVID-19 ARDS
- Extended prone positioning associated with lower mortality but more pressure injuries in COVID-19 ARDS
- COVID-NET surveillance reports weekly age-stratified COVID-19 hospitalization rates in 14 states
- Report examines geographic differences in COVID-19 cases and deaths across the United States
- Poison center reports for cleaner and disinfectant exposures increased substantially in March 2020
- Georgia COVID-19 Hospitalizations Show Racial Disparity, Many Patients Lack Known Risk Factors
- SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence assessed in homeless shelter residents and staff across four U.S. cities
- COVID-19 outbreak detected among residents and staff at three Seattle homeless shelters
- COVID-19 cases reported among workers in meat and poultry processing facilities
- Public health report examines factors in accelerated COVID-19 spread in the US
- Case report describes high SARS-CoV-2 attack rate following choir practice exposure
- COVID-19 Management Assessment Tool Used in Louisiana Correctional Facilities
- COVID-19 Cases Described in U.S. Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers
- Case report finds high COVID-19 attack rate among 92 attendees at rural Arkansas church events
- Report suggests COVID-19 community transmission in U.S. began in late January or early February 2020
- Surveillance report describes underlying health conditions in US COVID-19 cases
- Observational report examines COVID-19 hospitalization characteristics in Atlanta patients
- COVID-19 antigen test performance evaluated in asymptomatic and symptomatic university populations
- BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test Performance Evaluated at Arizona Community Testing Sites
- Modeling suggests B.1.1.7 variant may increase U.S. pandemic trajectory in coming months
- University campus in Indiana reports COVID-19 outbreak response
- Observational study describes sexual orientation disparities in COVID-19 risk factors among US adults
- COVID-19 vaccination coverage in skilled nursing facilities during initial Pharmacy Partnership program month
- Field report describes COVID-19 prevention protocol implementation in Puerto Rican prisons
- COVID-19 vaccination intent increased among prioritized US adults in late 2020
- Mass COVID-19 testing implemented in US correctional facilities for incarcerated persons
- Observational report describes COVID-19 hazard control use in US non-healthcare workplaces
- Experimental study assesses two methods to improve medical mask fit for SARS-CoV-2 protection
- Suspected recurrent SARS-CoV-2 infections reported among nursing facility residents during second outbreak
- Universal COVID-19 testing in West Virginia nursing homes used to slow infection spread
- SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 identified in eight specimens from Minnesota residents
- Observational report notes reduction in COVID-19 mechanical ventilation after Israel's vaccination program
- COVID-19 outbreak reported among attendees of indoor high-intensity exercise classes in Chicago
- COVID-19 infection rates in U.S. military personnel deployed to a New York City field hospital
- Observational report describes COVID-19 prevention strategy at four overnight camps in Maine
- Observational study finds mask mandates and restaurant dining associated with COVID-19 case and death growth changes
- Partial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination shows 63% effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection in nursing home outbreaks
- Case report describes COVID-19 transmission among high school football team members in Florida
- Serial COVID-19 testing and genome sequencing in nursing facilities led to early infection identification
- School COVID-19 mitigation strategies associated with low secondary transmission in Missouri pilot
- Surveillance report describes characteristics of US health care personnel with COVID-19
- COVID-19 outbreak in correctional facility linked to visiting dental provider exposure
- Rapid COVID-19 spread reported on university campus despite implementing CDC guidance measures
- Weekly COVID-19 cases increased nationally among US young adults aged 18-22 years
- US death certificate analysis finds 5.5% of COVID-19 deaths listed no other conditions
- Provisional 2020 US data show 15.9% increase in age-adjusted death rate, COVID-19 third leading cause
- Observational report describes handwashing behavior among U.S. adults during COVID-19
- COVID-19 outbreak associated with attendance at a recreational hockey game in Florida
- Observational report examines hand hygiene habits among US adults during COVID-19 pandemic
- Study examines drivers of COVID-19 exposure risk behaviors in Wisconsin young adults
- Observational report describes analysis of COVID-19 percent positivity trends by age in US hotspot counties
- Correctional facility employee contracted COVID-19 after brief exposures to six infected persons
- Report describes Major League Baseball's response to COVID-19 outbreak among players
- Case series describes first 100 COVID-19 patients in Zambia and national response efforts
- VHA report describes in-hospital death rates for COVID-19 versus influenza patients
- Analysis of 114,411 COVID-19-associated deaths in the United States during 2020
- COVID-19 outbreak reported among attendees at overnight high school summer retreat in Wisconsin
- Observational report examines COVID-19 mitigation behavior prevalence by age among US adults
- Analysis finds 6% of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 were health care personnel
- Survey of Delaware primary election poll workers highlights infection prevention gaps
- COVID-19 outbreak investigation identifies 17 cases among university soccer team members
- Report describes COVID-19 spread challenges among Hopi Tribe members
- Observational study examines risk factors for readmission in US COVID-19 patients
- Observational report describes COVID-19 cases among New York City residents
- Surveillance report characterizes COVID-19 in assisted living facilities across 39 states
- Report describes hospital breastfeeding support practices during COVID-19 pandemic in US
- Observational study examines parental attitudes toward school reopenings during COVID-19
- COVID-19 mortality disparities observed between American Indian/Alaska Native and White persons
- Report describes COVID-19 response at HRSA-funded health centers in the United States
- Mesa County, Colorado reports increase in COVID-19 Delta variant cases
- Observational report finds COVID-19 excess mortality disparities in older and minority US groups
- Observational study finds COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effective against infection in frontline workers, with reduced protection during Delta spread
- COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against hospitalizations stable but declined against new infections in New York adults
- Observational report links COVID-19 outbreaks to overnight youth camp and men's conference attendance in Illinois
- Spring Break 2021 Associated with COVID-19 Case Influx at Chicago University
- Observational study examines post-acute sequelae in recovered COVID-19 patients in Long Beach
- COVID-19 mRNA vaccines show sustained effectiveness against hospitalization in U.S. veterans
- Correction issued for previously published COVID-19 report from New York
- Observational study in New York adults finds stable vaccine protection against COVID-19 hospitalizations
- Delta variant outbreak reported in Texas federal prison among vaccinated and unvaccinated persons
- Third COVID-19 vaccine dose associated with local and systemic reactions in US observational report
- Observational study finds higher COVID-19 outbreaks in Arizona schools without mask requirements
- COVID-19 severity in hospitalized adults compared between Delta and pre-Delta periods
- Automated digital notification assessed for COVID-19 patients in North Carolina
- Indoor bar opening event linked to 46 COVID-19 cases in rural Illinois county
- Observational study finds racial disparities in COVID-19 emergency department visit rates
- Observational study finds racial disparities in COVID-19 hospitalizations peaked in mid-2020
- School-based COVID-19 testing participation higher among Hispanic/Latino and minority students in observational study
- Emergency department visits during COVID-19 pandemic period compared to prior year
- Report describes COVID-19 and influenza diagnoses as percentage of US emergency department visits
- Laboratory modeling suggests distanced aircraft seating reduces SARS-CoV-2 exposure by 23% to 57%
- Observational report describes SARS-CoV-2 arrival testing for travelers at Alaska airports
- Report describes Community-Based Testing Sites program for SARS-CoV-2 in the United States
- COVID-19 outbreak described among farmworkers in Okanogan County, Washington
- Case series describes COVID-19-associated Mucormycosis in Arkansas patients
- Maryland investigation identifies two linked COVID-19 clusters involving B.1.351 variant
- Mucormycosis cases described in Honduras during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Observational study tracks outpatient visits in nonhospitalized adult COVID-19 patients
- Report describes initial spread and impact of Omicron variant in the United States
- Unvaccinated nursing facility residents and staff had higher COVID-19 infection risk during R.1 variant outbreak
- Safety monitoring finds 97% nonserious reactions to Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, detects 17 thrombotic events
- Observational study finds COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective against hospitalization in fully vaccinated older adults
- Observational study finds 79.1% COVID-19 vaccination initiation in U.S. adults aged 65+
- HIV outbreak reported among persons who inject drugs in Kanawha County, West Virginia
- Observational report describes racial and ethnic disparities in receiving COVID-19 treatment medications in the US
- Early evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant detected in U.S. community wastewater
- Mask requirements and ventilation improvements associated with lower COVID-19 incidence in Georgia elementary schools
- High school COVID-19 testing programs in Utah associated with 3.2% positivity and preserved activities
- CDC reports nearly 10,300 breakthrough COVID-19 infections among 101 million fully vaccinated Americans
- Omicron emergence in US linked to trends in COVID-19 severity and healthcare use
- Field report examines COVID-19 vaccination coverage among adults with HIV in New York
- Observational data show 57% of U.S. adults received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by May 2021
- Observational study suggests face mask use in indoor settings may help protect against COVID-19
- Omicron Variant Outbreak Reported Among Attendees at New York City Convention
- SARS-CoV-2 transmission observed at large indoor convention in highly vaccinated population
- Survey finds 34% COVID-19 vaccination coverage among U.S. adults aged 18-39 years
- COVID-19 isolation and antigen test positivity examined in Alaska region
- Test-to-release isolation strategy described for vaccinated NFL players and staff with COVID-19
- COVID-19 outbreak linked to Delta variant reported at Oklahoma gymnastics facility
- Omicron infection shows high transmission among household contacts in U.S. jurisdictions
- Report describes influenza and respiratory virus circulation in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Observational report finds COVID-19 vaccination coverage disparities between rural and urban US counties
- Guidance outlines five factors for layered COVID-19 prevention in varied communities
- Observational report finds COVID-19 vaccination coverage disparities among long-term care health personnel
- Observational Report Notes Increase in At-Home COVID-19 Test Use During Omicron Period
- Case series identifies 10 persons with Omicron variant infection within 90 days of Delta infection
- Observational data show lower COVID-19 rates in nursing home residents with up-to-date vaccination
- S-gene target monitoring may complement genomic surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 variant tracking
- Observational data show increase in COVID-19 infection-induced antibodies during Omicron period in US population
- US COVID-19 death rate disparities decreased among most racial/ethnic groups from 2020 to 2021
- Field report describes characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 recombinant variant XBB.1.5 in New York City
- COVID-like symptom prevalence studied up to 12 months after positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 tests in US adults
- Survey reports ventilation improvement strategies in U.S. K-12 public schools for COVID-19 prevention
- Observational study finds low hospitalization and ED visit rates after Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19 in California
- Observational report examines COVID-19 antiviral treatment patterns in US older adults
- Safety monitoring report for COVID-19 mRNA second boosters in adults aged 50+
- Voluntary reporting of COVID-19 self-testing data described in US setting
- U.S. surveillance shows XBB and JN.1 Omicron descendants dominated SARS-CoV-2 circulation from May 2023 to September 2024
- Observational study tracks influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage in US health care personnel
- Surveillance report describes COVID-19 hospitalizations in adults during Omicron BA.2 predominance
- US adult vaccination coverage for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV reported in observational data
- CDC review examines SARS-CoV-2 rebound in COVID-19 patients with and without antiviral treatment
- In-hospital mortality risk assessed for US patients hospitalized primarily for COVID-19
- Clinical trials examine COVID-19 rebound after nirmatrelvir/ritonavir versus placebo treatment
- Report examines vaccination coverage for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in US nursing home residents
- US observational study examines dispensing trends for oral COVID-19 antivirals by zip code and social vulnerability
- Paxlovid prescription associated with 51% lower hospitalization risk in US adults with COVID-19
- US observational study examines prevalence of self-reported Long COVID in adults
- RSV disease severity compared to COVID-19 and influenza in hospitalized older adults
- CDC surveillance tracks global spread of SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86
- Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among US hospital and nursing home personnel
- Reported Racial Discrimination in Healthcare Linked to Higher COVID-19 Unvaccinated Prevalence
- COVIDTests.gov At-Home Test Kits Show High Awareness and Acceptability in U.S. Households
- Observational report examines pandemic's role in adolescent sexual behaviors and healthcare access