COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decline in preventive healthcare utilization, resulting in substantial adverse health effects. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health aimed to alleviate these impacts by implementing a proactive, Automated Patient-Prompting Preventive Services Scheduling and Reminder System (APPPSSRS). The study found that the
COVID-19
Scientists from a research team led by the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the mechanisms behind long COVID. By analyzing blood samples from nearly 200 participants using high-resolution proteomics technology, the researchers identified the protein VEGFA as a central element in
Autism
Research from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) has found that young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD) are more likely to contract COVID-19 and experience difficulties with mitigation strategies compared to children from the general population. The study, conducted by researchers from the
Arthritis
New research on the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis has been reported by medical professionals at Madonna delle Grazie Hospital in Matera, Italy. A 79-year-old woman with a 40-year history of rheumatoid arthritis, who received three doses of the Pfizer vaccine, experienced a significant
Biological research
Research at the Israel Institute for Biological Research has shed light on the immunological mechanisms that underlie the efficacy of mRNA vaccines. By examining the early and robust innate immunity events elicited following immunization with a lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-mRNA vaccine, scientists have revealed that the mRNA component, rather than
COVID-19
A new study conducted across 9 countries, including Israel, has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted influenza vaccination rates in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). The research, led by the Pediatric Rheumatology Unit at Meir Medical Center, found that only 23.2% of JIA caregivers vaccinated their
COVID-19
A new study assessing the ecological impact of COVID-19 pandemic disinfection measures has raised concerns over the use of 70% ethanol and bleach. Research conducted by the University of Brasilia found that both disinfectants induce acute toxicity in freshwater species at concentrations below their typical use levels. Specifically, the 24-h
Coronaviruses
A longitudinal study examining the role of personal growth initiative (PGI) skills in predicting changes in perceived community resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic has been published. The research, conducted by the University of Florida, involved 622 adults recruited through Amazon's Mechanical Turk. The study collected data at nine
Coronaviruses
Research investigators have recently published a study that explores how global ocean governance discourses have been reshaped during the first half of the United Nations' Ocean Science Decade (2021-2030). The study focuses specifically on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the negotiation of the High Seas Treaty. Drawing
Coronaviruses
A new study conducted at Galway University Hospital aimed to measure the effectiveness of a rehabilitation program for patients with Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS). Researchers found that a virtual group rehabilitation program led by occupational therapy and physiotherapy significantly reduced PCS symptoms in adults referred to a COVID clinic over 6
Coronaviruses
Research from the University of Manchester revealed that individuals who contract COVID-19 are at risk of experiencing persistent symptoms long after recovery, a phenomenon known as long COVID. These symptoms can significantly impact daily life and overall health, affecting cognitive abilities, mental health, and physical well-being. A systematic review and
Arthritis
New research on the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis has been reported by medical professionals at Madonna delle Grazie Hospital in Matera, Italy. A 79-year-old woman with a 40-year history of rheumatoid arthritis, who received three doses of the Pfizer vaccine, experienced a significant
