Continued dexamethasone may not improve COVID-19 outcomes
In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found in people hospitalized with COVID-19, continuing treatment with dexamethasone at discharge could not reduce 14-day...
Animal noses inspire new mask, air filter designs
Masks that protect against coronavirus can feel like a nuisance, especially while exercising.
A new 3D-printable mask design, inspired by animal noses, promises easy breathing...
Third COVID vaccine dose critical for preventing omicron, study finds
mRNA vaccines are highly effective in preventing COVID-19 associated hospital admissions related to the alpha, delta, and omicron variants.
In a new study, researchers found...
COVID-19 pandemic causes the blood pressure up among Americans
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to Americans.
It has caused high rates of death and illness, disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life.
It has...
Scientists find the cause of persistent breathlessness after COVID-19
In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the cause of persistent breathlessness following...
Scientists find possible new treatment for COVID-19
In a new study from Cedars-Sinai, researchers found a potential new therapy for COVID-19: a biologic substance created by reengineered human skin cells.
They found...
COVID patients taking this depression drug have lower death risk
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that people taking a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), particularly fluoxetine,...
Brain changes may fuel anxiety in ‘long COVID’
In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found biomarkers of neuron damage and brain inflammation in the blood are associated with brain function...
Scientists find rogue antibodies linked to severe COVID-19 illness
In a new study supported by NIH, researchers found the “rogue antibodies” linked to severe illness. They may help explain mechanisms associated with severe...
COVID-19 booster provides stronger, longer protection than original vaccines
In a recent study, researchers found COVID-19 booster shots trigger much stronger and longer protection than full vaccination with two doses of the Pfizer...