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Research conducted at the University of Cambridge has led to the development of a vaccine that elicits broad humoral responses against SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2, WIV16, and RaTG13 in mice, rabbits, and guinea pigs. The vaccine, designed using a viral-genome-informed computational method, offers protection from the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 in mice
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Thrombotic diseases have emerged as a major public health concern, accounting for a significant portion of deaths and hospitalizations worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the association between severe viral infections and thrombotic complications, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms. A recent study published in
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A new research study by Colorado State University has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has inadvertently contributed to the resurgence of the illegal marine wildlife trade in Southern China. The study, which examined the trade of sea turtles, giant clams, and corals, revealed a 17.06% decrease in the number
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A team of researchers from the University of Nevada has developed an unsupervised learning approach to identify SARS-CoV-2 variants using genome sequencing from wastewater. The study, funded by organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, utilized 3659 wastewater samples collected over
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Recent research from the University of North Texas has shed light on the hospitalization place of discharge outcomes for Long Term Care Facility (LTCF) residents with dementia. The study found that dementia diagnosis is associated with increased risks of hospice care and decreased likelihood of discharge to recovery hospitals. The
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on influenza vaccination and healthcare satisfaction, especially among those at high risk of developing influenza-related complications. A recent study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases found that 7.0% of adults who were always vaccinated against influenza before the pandemic never received another
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New research indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown had a profound effect on the sleep patterns of autistic children and adolescents. The study, conducted by researchers at Qatar University, found that disturbances in sleep quality and duration were common among this population, with many experiencing increased sleep disorders. The lockdown,
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A new Cochrane review has shed light on the effectiveness and safety of vaccines for preventing infections in adults with haematological malignancies. The review, conducted by researchers at the University of Cologne, found that herpes zoster vaccines may reduce the risk of infection for up to 21 months, but the
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Researchers from the University of Bologna conducted a 30-month cohort study in an Italian province, analyzing the association between SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and cancer hospitalization. The study involved 296,015 residents, with 16.6% unvaccinated, 83.3% receiving one dose, and 62.2% receiving three doses. The findings indicated that individuals
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Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have developed an online drug-drug interaction (DDI) screener to assess potential interactions during the Strive ensitrelvir trial for COVID-19. The screener was implemented to ensure safe conduct of the clinical trial, which involved 334 participants across 150 sites in 13 countries. Key
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Children with a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) can develop a robust immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, according to new research. The findings suggest that vaccination is effective at boosting SARS-CoV-2-specific immune responses in a small group of children with previous MIS-C. The study compared immune responses to SARS-CoV-2
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to workplace norms and care support, affecting family caregivers' sense of work-family balance. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong investigated the impacts of the pandemic on family caregivers' work-family balance. The study, which was
