Covid
Immune Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection
Immune Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection

Omicron infection confers robust immune protection, contributing to our understanding of immune imprinting against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection.

June 2023

Nasal Vaccine Could Enhance COVID-19 Protection
Nasal Vaccine Could Enhance COVID-19 Protection

Mucosal TLR2-activating protein-based vaccination induces potent pulmonary immunity and protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice, suggesting a potential improvement in COVID-19 defense.

June 2023

COVID-19 Increases Risk of Overactive Bladder Symp
COVID-19 Increases Risk of Overactive Bladder Symptoms

Symptomatic COVID-19 infection is associated with a three-fold increased risk of developing new or worsening overactive bladder symptoms, highlighting a potential long-term consequence of the virus.

June 2023

High Blood Pressure Reduces Severe COVID-19 Risk
High Blood Pressure Reduces Severe COVID-19 Risk

A reduction in blood pressure correlates with a corresponding decrease in the risk of severe COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of managing hypertension during the pandemic.

June 2023

FDA Authorizes Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters for Chil
FDA Authorizes Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters for Children

The FDA approves bivalent vaccines for COVID-19 boosters in children aged 5 and above, offering protection against both the Wuhan and Omicron variants.

June 2023

Facial Nerve Paralysis: Early Sign of COVID-19?
Facial Nerve Paralysis: Early Sign of COVID-19?

Could facial nerve paralysis serve as an early indicator of COVID-19 infection? Emerging evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may present with this symptom as an initial clinical manifestation.

June 2023

Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health

A recent study reveals that exposure to COVID-19 is a more significant predictor of distress than state restrictions, highlighting the enduring mental health effects of the pandemic.

June 2023

WHO Urges Vaccination Against Monkeypox
WHO Urges Vaccination Against Monkeypox

In addition to advocating for monkeypox vaccination, the WHO stresses the importance of improving polio vaccine coverage and administering COVID-19 boosters.

May 2023

Vaccination Reduces Long COVID Consultations
Vaccination Reduces Long COVID Consultations

Referrals to long COVID clinics see a significant drop following vaccination rollout, indicating the vaccine's effectiveness in reducing long-term COVID-19 symptoms.

May 2023

Association Between Previous Psychological State a
Association Between Previous Psychological State and Post-COVID-19 Risk

Associations of depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness before infection with the risk of post-COVID-19 conditions.

May 2023