SARS-CoV-2

XBB.1.5 vaccine booster shows promise against new Omicron variants in latest study

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XBB.1.5 vaccine booster shows promise against new Omicron variants in latest study

In a recent study posted to bioRxiv preprint* server, researchers observed that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) XBB.1.5 monovalent vaccine booster induces robust neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) against emergent variants.  SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB sub-variants have reduced the effectiveness of current vaccines, leading to the authorization of monovalent XBB.1.5 vaccines. While preliminary evidence suggests that … Read more

Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

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Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

In a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers from California evaluated the burden of residual cardiovascular pathology after about six months of treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The tests performed during the follow-up included cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and ambulatory rhythm monitoring. The researchers found … Read more

The impact and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in England’s healthcare facilities

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The impact and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in England’s healthcare facilities

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers analyze the extent, pathways, and risk factors of in-hospital severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in England. The broader implications of these events for community transmission dynamics and hospital infrastructure optimization were also examined. Study: The burden and dynamics of hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 in England. Image Credit: … Read more