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Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosts immunity but needs to be updated
A major bivalent COVID-19 vaccine induces production of neutralizing antibodies against the coronavirus that circulated at the start…
Landmark study highlights power of vaccination
A major landmark study to be published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an…
New tARC-seq method enhances precision in tracking SARS-CoV-2 mutations
In a recent study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers developed a targeted accurate ribonucleic acid (RNA) consensus sequencing…
Global study reveals mismatch in COVID-19 treatment guidelines with WHO standards
In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Global Health, researchers compare coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) management…
Analysis finds significant variations in national COVID-19 treatment recommendations
National clinical guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 vary significantly around the world, with under-resourced countries the most…
Cost becomes a significant factor in smoking cessation efforts
Health concerns are still the primary motive for more than half of those who say they want to…
Unsheltered people are losing Medicaid in redetermination mix-ups
On a cold February morning at the Flathead Warming Center, Tashya Evans waited for help with her…
Study discovers hidden mechanism behind rapid COVID variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID has the unsettling ability of often generating variants of itself. Other viruses…
Study shows antipsychotic drugs increase health risks in dementia patients
In a recent British Medical Journal study, researchers assess the adverse effects associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs in…
Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds
In a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas, researchers examined closures of United States (US) schools…