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LumiraDx C-reactive protein test accomplishes CE Marking
A cutting-edge, novel C-reactive protein test has successfully achieved CE Marking, a significant advancement in infection diagnostics.
Developed by LumiraDx, pioneering experts in the field...
Combatting Covid transmission with cutting-edge wearable technology
In a groundbreaking development toward eradicating Covid transmission, a team of experts has designed a new wearable technology that examines the user’s air exposure...
Confirmatory PCR tests temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow tests
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that a PCR test is no longer required to confirm coronavirus if a positive lateral flow...
Do Covid vaccines elevate the risk of preterm births?
A new study has analysed the potential impacts of Covid vaccinations on pregnancy, revealing whether they increase the chances of preterm births.
Currently, only 31%...
500,000 lives saved by COVID vaccinations in Europe
Data has revealed that around half a million lives among older adults have been saved in Europe due to the implementation of COVID vaccinations.
A...
Wearing face masks reduces COVID-19 transmission in schools
New research suggests that the spread of COVID-19 can be curbed in schools and preschools through adults wearing face masks.
The study, performed in Germany,...
COVID immunity inspires the next generation of vaccines
University College London (UCL) research suggests that COVID immunity could help develop the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines by inducing an immune response against...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Disease outbreaks accurately forecasted by early warning signs
New research emerging from the UK has signified that future disease outbreaks can potentially be predicted by analysing early warning signs.
A study led by...
Groundbreaking chewing gum potentially mitigates Covid transmission
A new study has revealed that an innovative chewing gum may be effective at reducing Covid transmission, providing a new weapon for curbing the...