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Real-world events trump virtual gatherings

Written by Gary Finnegan | 15 Jan 2024

From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks – online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns. While it’s… read more.

France recorded ‘post-COVID’ surge in meningococcal disease

Written by Gary Finnegan | 13 Jan 2024

An unprecedented resurgence in invasive meningococcal disease followed the lifting of pandemic restrictions in France, according to a paper published in the Journal of Infection and Public Health… read more.

‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID

Written by Charlie King | 21 Dec 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, extensive research has emerged detailing the virus’s ability to attack multiple organ systems, potentially resulting in a set of enduring and often disabling… read more.

COVID-19 pandemic study shows adherence to infection precaution measures among healthcare personnel varies by job role

Written by Charlie King | 11 Dec 2023

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), based on a survey of healthcare professionals conducted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that new efforts… read more.

Virologic rebound in Covid-19 is higher than expected among Paxlovid patients

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 16 Nov 2023

Researchers from a study of patients treated for acute COVID-19 report that virologic rebound takes place in about 20.8 percent of subjects treated with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (N-R, Paxlovid) versus… read more.

Do allergic conditions increase the risk of developing Long-COVID after SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Written by Charlie King | 15 Nov 2023

In an analysis of published prospective studies of people of all ages with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were followed for at least 12 months, pre-existing allergic conditions were… read more.

Survey finds many Americans are letting their guard down during respiratory illness season

Written by Charlie King | 12 Nov 2023

Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning this year will be potentially dangerous for respiratory illnesses, a third of Americans are not concerned about the threat,… read more.

Does COVID-19 or COVID-19 vaccination worsen migraines?

Written by Charlie King | 2 Nov 2023

Research published in the European Journal of Neurology indicates that COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination have negligible effects on migraine severity. Among 550 adults who had received migraine-related care at a… read more.

Financial insecurity common among frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19

Written by Charlie King | 30 Oct 2023

Many frontline health care workers in the United States experienced food insecurity and other significant financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent study led by… read more.

Carers and staff delivering end-of-life care need long-term support

Written by Charlie King | 28 Oct 2023

Palliative care staff and carers may now need longer-term support mechanisms under a new post-lockdown public health approach, a new study reveals. Researchers found that end-of-life care changed… read more.

Covid conspiracies: social media fatigue linked to misinformation

Written by Gary Finnegan | 21 Oct 2023

The spread of false information and conspiracy theories accelerated during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inadvertently inaccurate, and some deliberately misleading, ideas were widely shared on social… read more.

How did the initial COVID-19 wave affect mental health in the UK?

Written by Charlie King | 20 Oct 2023

New research published in Economic Inquiry reports substantial increases in psychological distress in the UK during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health effects were more pronounced for… read more.

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