Researchers have identified a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, which they refer to as C.1.2. C.1.2 contains mutations associated with increased transmissibility
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Protection against Delta: Comparing vaccines and natural immunity
Many questions persist about immunity against SARS-CoV-2, especially the Delta variant. Researchers in Israel have compared the natural immunity acquired
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Respiratory failure: Could intestinal breathing be a new treatment?
A new study finds that rodents and pigs can use their intestines for respiration. By delivering oxygen gas or oxygenated
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How vaccine nationalism may delay global herd immunity
Vaccine access and vaccination rates are high in high-to-upper-income countries but remain low to nonexistent among lower-income and lower-resource countries.
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COVID-19: Shots alone may not stop surges in larger cities
A new study used COVID-19 case data in Chinese cities and anonymized location data from cellphones to model the impact
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How Google search data can predict COVID-19 outbreaks
New research finds that online searches can accurately predict regional increases and decreases in COVID-19 cases. Certain types of searches
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COVID-19: Acute brain dysfunction in ICU patients
New research shows that in COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), episodes of brain dysfunction are more
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In Conversation: Volunteering for a COVID-19 vaccine trial
Nathan volunteered for a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. Lindsay is a pharmacist and the drug content integrity manager at Healthline
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Smartphone-based device could detect SARS-CoV-2
Researchers are developing a portable device that gives rapid, accurate test results with the help of a regular smartphone camera.
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Diabetes drug may decrease COVID-19 death risk in women
A recent study found an association between metformin and a significantly reduced mortality risk in women with type 2 diabetes
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