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First Covid rapid test roll-out saw a 32% reduction in hospitalisations
The latest analysis from Liverpool City Region’s Covid rapid test programme has revealed useful insights that will help policymakers, public health teams and the...
Over 50% of UK adults receive Covid booster vaccine
New statistics have revealed that over half of the adult population in the UK has now had their Covid booster vaccine.
The UK Covid booster...
COVID lockdown measures worsen chronic pain in women than men
A new study conducted in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland suggested that COVID lockdown measures exacerbated chronic pain in women.
Covid lockdown measures appeared to have...
Study shows positive data on rare heart condition after COVID-19 vaccination
A study published by The BMJ provides more reassuring data on the risk of heart inflammation (myocarditis or myopericarditis) after a COVID-19 vaccination.
It confirms...
How XPhyto Therapeutics could revolutionise PCR testing
Canadian life sciences start-up, XPhyto Therapeutics, explains how it is disrupting COVID-19 testing in Europe with its breakthrough PCR diagnostics technology.
Antigen testing, though it...
First double lung transplant after COVID-19 performed in Portugal
Doctors in Lisbon have reported that a 61-year-old man has received a double lung transplant after his lungs were damaged by COVID-19.
The patient contracted...
An innovative device for multi-organ failure support
The ADVOS integrated 4-in-1 multi-organ support solution could dramatically improve survival rates of critically ill organ failure patients, including those with COVID-19.
Multi-organ failure (MOF)...
Drug may effectively help patients with COVID pneumonia
A proof-of-concept trial led by the Universities of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has identified a drug that may benefit some...
Essential infection control tips to stay safe this winter
As many of us are spending more time with family and friends, Cameron Medeiros of Nova Biologicals outlines vital infection control measures that can...
Birmingham Biotech: Innovating COVID-19 testing and technologies
Michael Hsu, Managing Director of Birmingham Biotech, details how the company’s unique business model has facilitated the development, manufacturing, and distribution of cutting-edge COVID-19...
The impact of multiple sclerosis treatment on Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis treatment that helps people manage their condition can reduce the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, according to research from Cardiff University and the...
Covid infection rate affected by water access
Xue Zhang of Cornell University outlines how a lack of access to water results in a higher Covid infection rate and deaths.
Handwashing is one...
Needle-free new Covid vaccine enters clinical trial
The University of Cambridge has developed a new covid vaccine that is administered by a needle-free ‘injection’ – a blast of air that delivers...
Covid passports increase vaccine uptake in low vaccinated countries
The implementation of Covid passports has been found to increase the uptake of vaccines in countries with otherwise low vaccination coverage.
In a modelling study...
Ongoing advances in science instil trust in changing Covid guidelines
Officials could boost public trust in Covid guidelines by including reminders that recommendations will change as science evolves, a new study found.
The study suggests...
Prior infection and vaccines protect against Omicron Covid variant
One of the earliest studies to date of the Omicron Covid variant has revealed that previous COVID-19 infection and vaccinations offer some protection against...
UK economy set to lose £3bn due to COVID-19 work changes
Novel research has estimated that the UK economy will lose around £3bn in the coming year due to changes in working behaviours.
A new study...
Breathlessness in patients with long COVID may signal heart problems
A small study suggests that COVID-19 patients who continue to be short of breath during physical activity one year after recovering may have heart...
England introducing new COVID guidelines to fight Omicron spread
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed new COVID guidelines in England as Omicron spreads quickly across the UK.
New COVID guidelines will include the return...
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine neutralise the Omicron variant
Preliminary laboratory studies demonstrate that three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralise the Omicron variant whilst two doses showed significantly reduced neutralised titers.
Pfizer...