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Scientists propose cause of symptoms, treatment for long COVID-19

Two studies to be presented at upcoming professional society meetings suggest that some long COVID-19 symptoms may be related to the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the vagus nerve and that the use of enhanced external...

16 February, 2022

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Long-term cardiovascular outcomes of COVID-19

The cardiovascular complications of acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are well described, but the post-acute cardiovascular manifestations of COVID-19 have not yet been comprehensively characterized. Here we...

16 February, 2022

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Study shows new drug combination more effective against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine have identified a powerful combination of antivirals to treat COVID-19. The researchers...

15 February, 2022

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Study finds previous COVID-19 infection, but not vaccination, improves performance of antibodies and potentially provides longer-term protection

New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2022, Lisbon, 23-26 April) shows that, although over time the number of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies...

11 February, 2022

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Trials start of mRNA vaccine for HIV

First steps towards protection from the many and variable viral strains Volunteers in the US recently received the first experimental doses of a new type of HIV vaccine. Using Moderna’s mRNA platform, the vaccine has...

11 February, 2022

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COVID-19 human challenge study reveals detailed insights into infection

Findings from the UK’s world-leading human challenge study provide new insights into mild infections with SARS-CoV-2 in healthy young adults. The collaborative study is the first in the world to perform detailed...

4 February, 2022

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Cameroon’s NITAG recommends COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant and lactating women

Like in many countries, Cameroon, a Central African Country, was quick to introduce and roll out COVID-19 vaccines. These introductions were preceded by a recommendation for the National Immunization Technical and...

4 February, 2022

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Previous infection provides protection against COVID-19 for several months

People previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 are substantially protected against COVID-19 for several months, even in the absence of vaccination, a study found. Beyond that, however, their natural immunity wanes but may...

4 February, 2022

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Intranasal flu vaccine with nanoparticles offers robust protection, researchers find

An influenza vaccine administered through the nose and constructed with nanoparticles that enhance immune response offers strong protection against different influenza virus strains, according to researchers in the...

31 January, 2022

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Mix-and-match of COVID-19 vaccine boosters found to be safe and effective

In adults who had previously received a full regimen of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an additional dose of any of these COVID-19 vaccines was safe and prompted an...

31 January, 2022

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