The study results indicate that SARS-CoV-2-related viruses that cause COVID-19 have a much wider geographic distribution than previously reported
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A small but significant percentage of college athletes with COVID-19 develop myocarditis, a potentially dangerous inflammation of the heart muscle, that can only be seen on cardiac MRI, according to a new study.
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Examining health care fault lines, global supply chain instability, and vaccine production efficiency is critical in preparing for future global pandemics.
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Dexamethasone was quickly proven to reduce mortality in those with severe COVID-19 lung infections. However, the unexpected effectiveness of dexamethasone comes with a downside—the steroid seems to only help men.
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Here’s the recipe to decontaminate a disposable facemask: Heat it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven for five minutes. You can use your own oven.
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A novel study is assessing whether medicinal mushrooms and Chinese herbs provide therapeutic benefit in treating acute COVID-19 infection.
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The second wave of children diagnosed with multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) experienced more severe illness than the first wave, according to a new study.
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A simple RNA molecule jumpstarts the immune system’s “first responders” to viral infection and can even eradicate the SARS-CoV-2 virus in mice with chronic cases of COVID-19.
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A new study reveals 80% of white-tailed deer sampled across Iowa at the height of the 2020-2021 deer-hunting season tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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The prevalence of auditory symptoms in COVID-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems.
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A new study has revealed a guide to developing COVID-19 vaccines that both prevent the coronavirus from infecting human cells and that are more resistant to evolving viral strains.
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New research has demonstrated the feasibility of mass producing customized respiratory protection for healthcare workers with a comfortable close-fitting seal that is suitable for nearly 90% of face shapes and sizes.
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A new study explains why Delta is so easily spread and infects people so quickly, and suggests a more targeted strategy for developing future COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
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Instead of an invasive nasal swab, researchers are exploring the use of a unique breath test for the rapid screening of patients for COVID-19.
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A needle-free COVID-19 vaccination could be possible with scientists successfully protecting mice from the virus by administering a vaccine candidate with a "patch."
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