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X-rays and artificial intelligence offer a potential diagnostic tool for COVID-19
Researchers from the Universidade Federal do Ceará, Instituto Federal do Ceará and Universidade de Fortaleza (all Fortaleza, Brazil) report on…
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What effect will SARS-CoV-2 variants have on vaccine efficacy?
The ‘inevitable’ domination of novel SARS-CoV-2 variants from Brazil, South Africa and the UK could result in less effective COVID-19…
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Intellectual – not physical – disability is the second greatest predictor of COVID-19 mortality
New research confirms the suspicions of many caregivers around the globe: those with intellectual disabilities are at a vastly increased risk of catching and dying from…
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How effective are the COVID-19 vaccines for those who are immunocompromised?
Up to 5000 immunocompromised people from across the UK are set to be vaccinated as part of the Octave study…
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The impact of the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccines
The first national population-level study has shed light on the effect of the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The…
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Relationship established between poor oral hygiene and metabolic syndrome
There is a long-standing body of work demonstrating the relationship between periodontal (gum) bacteria and inflammation within the oral cavity…
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Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine approved for use by UK regulator
Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use by the UK’s regulator, MHRA, making it the first COVID-19…
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What are the advantages of the Oxford—AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine?
While the latest set of interim vaccine results from Oxford University and AstraZeneca include an efficacy score of 70%, significantly…
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Antimicrobials: handle with care
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 (WAAW; 18–24 November) is upon us. Infectious Diseases Hub takes a look at the past,…
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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates 94.5% efficacy
Just 1 week after Pfizer and BioNTech’s early Phase III trial data were released, more good news comes from Moderna’s…