Harnessing the power of a single dose, this innovative vaccine offers a potent defense against both current and future COVID-19 threats. Study:  A single-dose intranasal live-attenuated codon deoptimized vaccine provides broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. Image Credit: Phonlamai Photo / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Nature…

The global plastic pollution crisis and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic – where billions of single-use diagnostic tests were discarded – is prompting businesses and researchers to develop new and more sustainable rapid diagnostic tests. Some companies have designed biodegradable tests for flu and COVID-19, while researchers are finding new and creative ways of making tests…

New research uncovers how excess weight not only worsens COVID-19 outcomes but also heightens the chances of contracting the virus in the first place. Study: Obesity and age are transmission risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection among exposed individuals. Image Credit: Halfpoint / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal PNAS Nexus,…

Uncovering the molecular interactions between fibrin and the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, researchers pave the way for targeted therapies that could curb the devastating effects of long COVID. Fibrin drives thromboinflammation and neuropathology in COVID-19. Image Credit: Juan Gaertner / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nature, a large team…

Study: Incidence of hearing loss following COVID-19 among young adults in South Korea: a nationwide cohort study. Image Credit: Jaromir Chalabala / Shutterstock A major study finds that COVID-19 triples the risk of hearing loss in young adults, highlighting an urgent need to investigate the long-term effects of the virus on auditory health amid concerning new…

Study:  Long-Term Prognosis of Patients With Myocarditis Attributed to COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 Infection, or Conventional Etiologies . Image Credit: SrideeStudio / Shutterstock.com Nationwide study reveals that while myocarditis linked to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines shows less severe long-term outcomes, young, healthy men may still face months of follow-up care and medical management, raising crucial…

Study: From Research to Reality: Crafting an Image of the Current State of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies for Substance Use Disorders.  Image Credit: YARPhotographer / Shutterstock.com How can modern psychedelic research and traditional approaches integrate to address substance use disorders and mental health challenges? A recent study published in the Journal of Studies…

Study:  Possible impact of national responses to the COVID pandemic on medal tallies at the Paris 2024 Olympics . Image Credit: Hethers / Shutterstock.com *Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as established information. The…

Study: International healthcare workers’ experiences and perceptions of the 2022 multi-country mpox outbreak. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock *Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as established information. A survey was recently conducted to understand…

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, high rates of burnout and staffing shortages plagued the nursing industry, primarily because of the stressful demands of the job. The COVID-19 pandemic only amplified these challenges, and with nearly a third of all Missouri nurses nearing retirement, improving nurse retention is key to avoiding an impending nursing workforce crisis in…