Six common COVID myths busted by a virologist and a public health expert
Almost three years into the pandemic, COVID myths and misinformation remain widespread.
Scientists find more post-COVID-19 lung damage
New CT technology outperforms conventional CT in detecting subtle damage in the lungs of patients with persistent symptoms of COVID-19.
Are combined COVID-flu vaccines, or universal flu shots, really a good idea?
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are currently developing and testing various “combined” vaccines to guard against diseases such as COVID-19, influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)...
New method detects COVID-19 antibodies in five minutes
Rapid, cheap and accurate tests continue to be essential for epidemiological surveillance and for health services to monitor and contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
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Kidney injury from COVID-19 may be twice as common as detected
Scientists found millions of COVID-19 patients may have undiagnosed acute kidney injury (AKI).
Why some people less likely to get COVID-19 physically
A recent study from AncestryDNA found three newly-defined phenotypes (observable characteristics or traits for an individual) that capture genetic associations which may provide protection...
Brain damage caused by COVID-19 persist in many people
In a recent study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found brain symptoms of COVID-19 persist in the majority of long-haulers.
They found...
‘Mass testing’ linked to 25% lower risk of COVID-19 hospital admissions
The first-ever voluntary "mass testing" pilot for people without COVID symptoms was linked to an overall 25% reduction in COVID-19-related hospital admissions.
Scientists find very strong brain abnormalities post-COVID
Scientists have uncovered brain changes in patients up to six months after they recovered from COVID-19.
Which COVID vaccine you get could affect your heart inflammation risk
In a study from British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, scientists found the risk of heart inflammation is two- to threefold higher after a...