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Researchers from the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center have published a study in the Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion revealing the poor outcomes and high mortality rates among hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients who contracted COVID-19. The study, which analyzed a cohort of 28 patients, found
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A new study has provided an update on the biologic therapeutics used to treat COVID-19 over the last three years. The research, led by Boston Children's Hospital, has reviewed the effectiveness and safety of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, convalescent plasma, and other therapeutics in preventing and treating the disease.
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New research conducted by the University of California Berkeley has found a positive association between care continuity and telehealth use in community health centers (CHCs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, which analyzed data from 166 CHCs with over 20,792 patients, suggests that care continuity may facilitate telehealth use
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Researchers from the University of Nebraska Medical Center have made significant breakthroughs in developing a biodegradable, stable, biocompatible, and nontoxic polymeric micro-sphere system for chemically inactivated viral proteins. This innovation has shown promise in inducing robust antiviral immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The study, which has been
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Scientists are developing cancer vaccines using technology similar to that which enabled the rapid development of Covid-19 vaccines. The US Food and Drug Administration granted breakthrough therapy designation to Moderna and Merck's skin cancer vaccine in December, allowing for expedited development and review. Researchers at the National Cancer
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on various sectors, including aviation and travel, as travel bans and lockdowns led to a drastic decline in air travel. According to a study conducted by researchers at the Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Turkey, the pandemic resulted in significant emission reductions in the
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Researchers from the National Research Centre in Cairo, Egypt, have conducted a study on the role of epigenetic modifications in the host's immune response to COVID-19. The study, published in the Archives of Virology, investigated the expression of genes involved in epigenetic machinery and the degree of methylation
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Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed a molecule that targets a lesser-studied enzyme in COVID-19 research, PLpro, which helps the coronavirus multiply and hampers the host body's immune response. The molecule, a covalent inhibitor, forms a strong chemical bond with its intended protein target and increases
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Research conducted at Rutgers University - The State University of New Jersey has found that a mobile mindful meditation application can significantly reduce stress levels in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved 100 participants who used the Synctuition app for 20-30 minutes daily for 30 days, resulting
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Researchers at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences have uncovered the intricate relationships between the COVID-19 pandemic and human ecological footprint. A narrative review published in the Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System details how the pandemic has affected various aspects of the environment, including air, water, wastewater, and solid
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As the three-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic approaches, resident doctors and nurses at George Washington University Hospital have made the decision to unionize, joining a growing trend of health workers seeking more influence over workplace conditions amidst staffing shortages and burnout. The move follows a grueling winter season that
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Research conducted by National Hospital Organization Tokyo National Hospital revealed a significant association between specific human leukocyte antigen (HLA) polymorphisms and the production of antibodies in response to COVID-19 vaccination. The study focused on 87 Japanese rheumatoid arthritis patients who received the BNT162b2 vaccine, finding that certain HLA alleles were
