In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers conducted a prospective cohort study to investigate at-risk populations and factors associated with extended time to recovery following COVID-19 infections. Particularly, researchers evaluated risk factors contributing to recovery exceeding 90 days (“long COVID”). Their findings from a dataset comprising 4,708 participants elucidate that…

A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine investigates drug-related infant death patterns in the United States between 2018 and 2022. Study:  Increases in drug-related infant mortality in the United States. Image Credit: PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Infant mortality in the U.S. Infant deaths are defined…

In a recent study published in BMJ Global Health, a team of researchers conducted a systematic review of major databases and a meta-analysis to examine the reactogenicity and impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines on pregnancy outcomes related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections among women in perinatal or pregnancy stages.…

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined the demographics, clinical outcomes, and respiratory support modes of children infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) between 2017 and 2023. RSV is the leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations due to respiratory complications of bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and apnea. Before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic,…

In a recent study published in Science Advances, a group of researchers evaluated the feasibility and benefits of lateral flow assay (LFA)-based antibody tests for detecting inadequate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) immunity and informing booster vaccination decisions in a healthcare provider (HCP) cohort.  Study:  COVID-19 point-of-care tests can identify low-antibody individuals: In-depth immunoanalysis…

In a recent study published in the journal Environment International, Swedish researchers used wastewater analysis to estimate the temporal and spatial usage of artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, sucralose, and acesulfame in five communities in Sweden over a study period spanning the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Study: Are we using more sugar…

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research, a group of researchers assessed the relationship between Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) and ischemic priapism in patients treated at three university hospitals in Egypt between April 2020 and June 2022. Ischemic priapism is a rare condition where blood gets trapped in the erection chambers…

In a recent study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers evaluate the association between antenatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Study:  Obstetric complications and birth outcomes after antenatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. Image Credit: Anuta23 / Shutterstock.com COVID-19 and pregnancy Most individuals infected…

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers evaluated the impact of the United Kingdom (UK) Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) on childhood asthma hospital admission rates in England.  Study:  The UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy and childhood hospital admissions for asthma in England . Image Credit: VDZ3 Media/Shutterstock.com Background  The UK…

In a recent study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers investigated whether short-term adverse effects of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccinations are related to neutralizing antibody (nAB) responses. COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects and Long-Term Neutralizing Antibody Response: A Prospective Cohort Study. Image Credit: peterschreiber.media /…