SARS-CoV-2 Mutations Allow Virus to Escape Immune Defenses
Findings underscore the need to stay on top of emerging mutations through aggressive genomic surveillance.
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Lung CT Scans May Predict COVID-19 Neurologic Issues
CT imaging can detect illness in the lungs better than other medical imaging like MRI.
Clofazimine Shows Promise for At-Home COVID-19 Treatment
A Phase 2 study evaluating the therapy could begin immediately based on the findings.
Moderna Begins Study of COVID-19 Vaccine in Pediatric Population
The vaccine is currently authorized for use under an EUA in individuals 18 years of age and older.
European Countries Suspend Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine
Number of cases surge in the pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Impact on COVID-19
Discussing the link between risk of death from SARS-CoV-2 and levels of Omega-3.
Unhealthy Heart Linked With Higher COVID-19 Risk
Adverse cardiac phenotypes are associated with greater odds of contracting the virus.
European Union Authorizes Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
France announces a relaxation on restrictions involving international travel outside the EU.
Home COVID-19 Testing Could Prevent Infections and Reduce Deaths
The analysis highlights the importance of high-frequency testing as a complement to social distancing, vaccination, and other mitigation strategies.
Improving Mental Health in Older Adults Living With HIV
Managing mental health in adults living with HIV is paramount during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impact of COVID-19 on HIV Testing in Children and Adolescents
Index testing declined in countries including Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
Impact of HIV on Brain Structure and Function
Deep learning models identified the largest differences in resting state network topology occurred.
Neutralizing Antibodies in SARS-CoV-2 Infected Children
Plasma proteome confirmed the association between cellular and humoral SARS-CoV-2 immunity.
Proteomics May Identify Proteins Predictive of HIV Mortality
The prognostic proteins identified can serve as the basis of future pathway and network analyses.
Single Dose of mRNA Vaccine May be Enough for COVID-19 Experienced People
MN titers showed a striking increase after just 1 dose in experienced subjects.
Using the MINMON Approach as a Safe and Simple Treatment for HCV
COVID-19 has further highlighted the need for innovative models that minimize face-to-face contact in HCV treatment.
Treating COVID-19 with Potent Neutralizing Antibodies
Convalescent plasma treatment was found not to improve survival or disease course in the patient group.
Gut Barrier Integrity and COVID-19 Severity
Gut microbiome is known to release enzymes that degrade plasma glycans which regulate inflammation.
Treating ART-Associated Bone Loss With Alendronate
14 weeks of oral alendronate taken prior to ART had a sustained impact on prevention of bone loss at the hip.
Role of Immunosuppression in the Risk of Severe COVID-19
Increased hospitalization risk was driven mainly by the high burden of comorbidities in both groups.
Long Term Cognitive Decline in People Living With HIV
Change was associated with risk factors that have not been reported like chronic lung disease.
Reducing Cardiovascular Disease in People Living With HIV
People with HIV had similar control of most conditions except for triglycerides.
Reducing COVID-19 Transmission With Home-based Testing
A discussion on the pros and cons of frequent, rapid testing in the community.
COVID-19 Cytokine Storm is Different From Other Respiratory Infections
Hyper-induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines is one of the key aspects of SARS-CoV-2.
Novel Treatment Shows Promise for Flu and COVID-19
Molecular tools like RNA-activated RNases could be a potential new paradigm for therapeutics.
Genomics Identifies Routes of COVID-19 Transmission in Care Homes
By integrating genomic and temporal data, 409 viral clusters within 292 care homes were identified.
Many Survivors of COVID-19 Will Experience Cognitive Complications
Neurotropic capacities of SARS-CoV-2 makes it a potent factor to cause acute and late neurological effects.
Biomarkers Can Give Early Indication of Severe COVID-19
The findings underscore the connection between COVID-19 and the increased risk from obesity.
T Cells Crucial in Avoiding Symptoms of COVID-19
Cells reactive to SARS-CoV-2 peptide pools were found in all anti-NP IgG–positive individuals.
Nanoparticles Could Ensure More Reliable and Quicker COVID-19 Tests
Novel positive controls offer several advantages over the ones currently used in COVID-19 testing.