COVID-19 Related News
Vaccines reduce the rate of hospitalisations from Omicron symptoms
A new study from the US has revealed that vaccinated individuals are less likely to require critical care for Omicron symptoms compared to unvaccinated...
Eliminating airborne infection with TECHNILAMP* UVC light
With over 25 years of experience in emerging markets, Guvtec discuss how TECHNILAMP* UVC light technology minimises the risk of infection transmission indoors.
Aerosol transmission...
Inhaled vaccine for COVID-19 protects against variants of concern
In a groundbreaking development toward curbing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, scientists have developed an innovative inhaled vaccine for COVID-19 that offers robust disease protection.
Pioneered...
Over 30% of older adults develop new condition after COVID infection
Research from the US has illuminated that over 30% of adults with a COVID infection in 2020 went on to develop at least one...
Brain stimulation demonstrates potential as a long COVID treatment
A research team may have identified an effective long COVID treatment, finding that brain stimulation may remedy the cognitive deficits caused by the condition.
Symptoms...
Computer model predicts low risk of catching COVID-19 on underground
Scientists have developed an innovative computer model that has revealed people travelling on the London underground and other similar rail systems may be at...
Transforming diagnostic testing for biomarkers with Egoo.health platform
Egoo.Health Platform is transforming testing for biomarkers with their diagnostics device, which delivers everyone from ordinary people to healthcare professionals, the opportunity to monitor...
Monoclonal antibodies not utilised enough for severe COVID-19 infections
A new US study has revealed that people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection are the least likely to receive the highly...
Covid lockdown measures linked to increases in drinking at home
New research looks at how Covid lockdown measures in 2020 shifted drinking habits in England and Wales.
The study, from researchers at the University of...
Obesity in ethnic minority groups linked to higher COVID-19 mortality
A novel study has identified an association between obesity in ethnic minority groups and a higher risk of COVID-19 mortality compared to white people.
Performed...
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be linked to childhood trauma such as neglect, domestic violence, or substance misuse in the family home.
Vaccine hesitancy was three...
Depression during pregnancy increased throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Research emerging from the UK has highlighted a rise in depression during pregnancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study pioneered by the University of...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 20
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 20, which comprises thought-provoking content that analyses topics such as COVID-19, holistic health, chronic diseases, digital health, gender...
How does treating COVID with antibiotics compare to standard treatment?
A new study conducted in an Egyptian hospital showed that treating COVID patients with antibiotics resulted in similar recovery times as patients who were...
The new Covid testing lab that fits inside a backpack
UK scientists have developed an innovative Covid testing lab that fits inside a backpack, a significant development for mobile diagnostics.
Researchers from the Queen Mary...
New Covid blood test forecasts infection severity
A newly developed Covid blood test expertly identifies if a person is infected with COVID-19 and how severely their immune system will react to...
Mixing Covid vaccines is safe and effective, study suggests
US research has signified that Mixing Covid vaccines – having separate doses of two different Covid vaccinations – is both safe and effective.
The study,...
New study suggests two paths to robust Covid immunity
New laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University revealed more than one path toward robust Covid immunity.
A new study has found two forms...
Omicron Variant potentially originated from mice
Research has found that the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 may have started in mice, providing new insights into how the strain of COVID-19 became...
Researchers develop an improved rapid Covid test
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the University of Basel have developed a new rapid Covid test. Its novel functional principle promises...