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COVID-19 Vaccine Showdown: Moderna Takes the Edge Over Pfizer-BioNTech for Seniors
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinStudy led by Brown University finds Moderna vaccine slightly safer for seniors compared to Pfizer-BioNTech; recommends further research.
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Unleashing the Potential of Scent Dogs in COVID-19 Detection: A Superior Alternative to Conventional Testing
A review reveals scent dogs’ ability to detect COVID-19, outperforming conventional tests and showing promise for future pandemics.
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AlcoholCOVID-19LiverMedicineSciTech NewsWashington State University
Pandemic and Alcohol: Steep Rise in Serious Liver Damage Linked to Alcohol Amid COVID Crisis
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaSurge in alcohol-related liver disease, particularly in young adults & women, amid COVID-19 due to increased alcohol sales.
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Exceptionally Potent – Newly-Discovered Antibodies Can Neutralize Virtually All Known COVID-19 Variants
Exceptional antibodies found in a SARS survivor vaccinated against COVID-19 neutralize all known variants, fueling hope for universal vaccines.
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CancerCOVID-19MedicineMortalitySciTech NewsUniversity Of BirminghamVaccine
Vaccines Triumph: 84% Drop in COVID Deaths Among Cancer Patients
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaVaccines Triumph: 84% Drop in COVID Deaths Among Cancer PatientsA research study, led by the University of Birmingham and utilizing …
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Comprehensive Research Sheds Light on Long COVID
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinInsights from a comprehensive study on long COVID reveal persistent symptoms, a scoring system, symptom clusters, and the urgent need …
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Preventing the Next Pandemic: Preserving Bats and Their Habitats
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerPreserving Bats for Pandemic Prevention: A Global Consensus Urges Uninterrupted Habitat to Avert Future Outbreaks.
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Research Associates Vitamin D Deficiency with Prolonged COVID-19 Effects
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinResearch links low Vitamin D levels to increased risk of long COVID, especially symptoms like ‘brain fog’. More studies needed.
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COVID-19Infectious DiseasesLungsMedicineSciTech NewsVirology
Omicron Mutation: The Evolution of Omicron Subvariant Allowing Efficient Lung Cell Infection
Scientists discover Omicron BA.5 mutation enabling efficient lung cell infection. Implications for disease severity & need for ongoing monitoring.