Covid has long-term impact on the immune system
SARS-CoV-2 infections have a long-term impact on the immune system: In a study recently published in the renowned journal "Allergy",…
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Higher levels of CO2 increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk
A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan…
Relative deficiency in immune cells can account for poorer vaccination responses in the older population
In a study examining the ageing immune system and what makes it less efficient, researchers looked at the effects of…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cases to Double Post-COVID
Up to 80,000 people in Austria are estimated to suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS or myalgic…
Cats & Covid
Household cats acquired the same COVID-19 variants as their owners throughout the pandemic, according to new research. The study, published…
Vaccination halves risk of long Covid
Being vaccinated against Covid halves people's risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from the University of East…
Further illnesses still expected from SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2: Only neutralising antibodies allow conclusions to be drawn about protection against new infections: Mutations of virus and illnesses caused by…
First-line defences short-lived
First-line immune defences against COVID-19 are short-lived and may explain reinfection. A new study finds that antibodies produced in the…
Care home nurses still in Covid trauma
Care home nurses still need support to recover from Covid trauma, research shows: Those on the front line of the Covid…
Risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes higher for COVID-19 patients
Patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, a new study by Kings College…
Pathways to severe covid in children
Researchers have discovered the blood clotting and immune protein pathways that are activated in severe cases of COVID-19 in children,…
CoCCo Study – towards a model of psychological care in frontline doctors
This animation highlights the key programme of research into mental health of frontline doctors and a model of psychological care,…