COVID-19 - Jun 6, 2023 - Severe COVID-19 raises alarm for undiagnosed cancer

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	Severe COVID-19 raises alarm for undiagnosed cancer Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a 1.31 higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer following hospital discharge, particularly renal, hematological, colon, and lung cancers, suggesting a potential link between the infection and undiagnosed cancer.

	Researchers investigate whether COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccinations are complements or substitutes Worldwide, one of the initial responses to the COVID-19 virus was locking down parts of the economy to reduce social interactions and the virus's spread.

			New variants of human metapneumovirus surge in Spain post-COVID, highlighting evolution and impact Investigating Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) prevalence, genetic diversity, and evolution in respiratory tract infections (RTIs) for better understanding and management.

			Study: 1 in 6 unvaccinated individuals still experiencing covid-19 effects up to two years after infection Around 1 in 6 unvaccinated individuals say they are still experiencing health effects of covid-19 up to two years after infection, finds a study from Switzerland published by The BMJ today.

			Is healthy sleep, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, prior to SARS-CoV-2 infection, protective against post–COVID-19 condition? Researchers examined the relationship between multidimensional sleep health and post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.

	Long-term consequences of COVID-19 in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases Studies on the long-term consequences of COVID-19 (long-COVID) in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (iRD) are scarce.

	COVID-19's shifting impact: the changing relationship between infections and severe outcomes Exploring the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection hospitalization and fatality ratios in England.

	Mother-to-child transmission of SARS-CoV-2: evaluating the association between preventive measures and the risk of infection Researchers evaluated the mother-to-infant transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2.

	The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: highlighting the knowledge gaps The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).

	The association between COVID-19 vaccination types and doses with adverse outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 Researchers investigated the associations between coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination or non-vaccination and adverse outcomes.

	Study reveals lasting declines in couples’ social network interactions during COVID Following the lockdowns and restrictions on public gatherings in the early days of COVID-19, the social networks of white, Black and Latino couples all shrank, UCLA psychologists report.

	A SARS-CoV-2 spike-targeting bispecific T-cell engager strategy for controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection Researchers described a novel strategy for controlling severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

	Lymphoid depletion associated with suppressed APC function characterizes the lethality of COVID-19 in mice Individuals who are immunocompromised are considered at higher risk for severe or longer disease with COVID-19. Understanding the systemic immune response is vital for research efforts to reduce its effects on multiple organs.

	Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection Up to two years after infection, around 18% of unvaccinated individuals experience post-COVID-19 condition, highlighting higher symptom risk compared to controls. Effective interventions are crucial in mitigating the burden of this condition, and comprehensive clinical trial design considering multiple outcome measures, recovery rates, and symptom heterogeneity is essential for accurate interpretation.

	Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses Researchers investigated whether unhealthy alcohol use and shift work with subsequent circadian rhythm disruption could increase COVID-19 susceptibility among nurses.

	Unraveling the complexity of 'Long-COVID' and its impact on breathing More than a third of COVID-19 patients experience long-lasting symptoms, known as post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID, with breathlessness being a commonly reported symptom. Pulmonary complications, such as fibrosis and thromboembolic disease, require careful assessment, and non-pharmacological interventions like pulmonary rehabilitation can help manage breathlessness.

	New method may help identify the essential ingredients for making an effective HIV vaccine Since it was identified in 1984 as the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has infected more than 80 million people and been responsible for some 40 million deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

	Spike in childhood human metapneumovirus infections in Western Australia linked to reduced COVID-19 measures Researchers investigated the prevalence of human metapneumovirus through 2020 considering the implementation of NPIs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

	Study finds surprising similarities in COVID-19 mortality rates between certain U.S. states and Canadian provinces While the overall mortality rates -; the number of deaths per 100,000 people -; during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic were higher in the United States compared to Canada, a new study at the University of Missouri finds some surprising similarities in mortality rates between certain U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

	US blood donor study finds nearly half of population exhibits hybrid immunity to COVID-19 Hybrid immunity, resulting from both previous infection and vaccination, offers superior protection. Analysis of nationwide blood donor data reveals that by the third quarter of 2022, 96.4% of individuals had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from previous infection or vaccination, with 47.7% having hybrid immunity.