COVID-19 Related News
The importance of medical innovation in the wake of COVID-19
Andrew Thelwell, Chief Commercial Officer at Sky Medical Technology, outlines why continuing to fast-track innovation after the pandemic is essential.
The COVID-19 virus has had...
Charity pledges £500,000 for research into COVID-19 and heart conditions
Three new research projects will investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the heart and circulatory system.
National charity Heart Research UK has pledged over £500,000...
Gene could offer protection from severe COVID-19
A new genetic discovery could explain why certain people do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, despite being infected with the virus.
A team of scientific...
UVC room sterilisation for the fight against SARS-Cov-2 and ‘superbugs’
With a wide range of UVC room sterilisation products available, how can users be sure they are selecting the best one?
CW Applied Technology was...
Excess death rates during pandemic reveal major disparities
Excess death rates in England and Wales in the first 30 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic show strong regional and socioeconomic differences.
Researchers at the...
COVID-19 may cause long-term autoimmune complications
Many people infected with COVID-19 produce immune responses against their body’s own tissues or organs, new research has found.
Funded by the UK Coronavirus Immunology...
Rise in cost and usage of antidepressants sparks concern
An alarming surge in the usage and cost of antidepressants in 2020 has been recorded by researchers from the University of Huddersfield.
Researchers conducted a...
Prior COVID-19 infection reduces reinfection risk for up to 10 months
People are less likely to be reinfected with COVID-19 if they already contracted the virus within ten months previously, a new study has found.
The...
COVID-19 linked to more severe strokes, study finds
People with COVID-19 are likely to have more severe strokes than non-COVID sufferers, new data from a multinational study group has revealed.
A report from...
Study demonstrates long-lasting efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine programme
Researchers carrying out pre-clinical testing of a COVID-19 vaccine programme have discovered a high antibody response, lasting over 18 weeks.
Biotechnology company Defence Therapeutics Inc...
Preserving muscle mass in COVID-19 patients with electronic stockings
A team of researchers has developed electronic support stockings that have proven to be effective at counteracting a significant loss of muscle mass.
A team...
Liverpool pilot events did not impact COVID-19 infection rates
Pilot social events held in Liverpool did not significantly impact COVID-19 infection rates in the region, officials have confirmed.
Following four events held as part...
On-chip PCR test enables ultrafast point-of-care diagnosis
An ultrafast, on-chip PCR test has been developed that enables fast, point-of-care diagnosis, and could speed diagnosis during current and future pandemics.
A team of...
Mild myocarditis reported with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
Cases of mild myocarditis are being reported in people who have been vaccinated with the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart...
SARS-CoV-2 research unlocks new potential COVID-19 treatments
New discoveries surrounding SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have paved the way for new potential treatments.
Researchers have identified the interactions that SARS-CoV-2 RNA...
Patient reports of signs of cancer fell during first wave of pandemic
The reporting of possible signs of cancer decreased during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has found.
The public is being urged...
Using RNA sequencing to prepare for the next pandemic
A team of researchers has designed a testing protocol for SARS-CoV-2 that can process tens of thousands of samples – potentially helping to prevent...
COVID-19 linked to increase in child mental health disorders
Cases of mental health disorders in children have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has found.
A study has found that the COVID-19...
Reduction in IBS symptoms during COVID-19 lockdowns
A new study has revealed a reduction in symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients due to lower stress and more control over diet...
12-week gap for second Pfizer vaccine achieves peak antibody resistance
Delaying the second Pfizer vaccine dose to 12 weeks significantly increases antibody resistance in older people, a new study has found.
Researchers at the University...