Wednesday, December 25, 2024

COVID-19 drug trial results released

Researchers from the University of Southampton, University of Oxford and Cardiff University have released findings from a clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of the antiviral treatment molnupiravir against COVID-19...

Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial

A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.

Global study presents first results on the longer-term effects of therapies for the treatment...

The world’s largest trial into the effect of multiple interventions for critically ill adults with COVID-19 on longer-term outcomes has released results from the 180-day (six month) follow-up of 4869 critically ill patients.

Studies look at reactions to COVID vaccines

Two studies into COVID-19 vaccinations in Australian pharmacies have found fewer people reported adverse reactions compared to those who received the jabs at medical practices and vaccine hubs.

New study recommends prioritizing diabetes care for global post-pandemic recovery

People with diabetes were among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new global study, co-authored by a Western professor, examines the impact of COVID-19...

New research-backed tools ready to support parents in navigating COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a series of new information tools to help parents with questions about their children and COVID-19.

Surgical masks as good as N95 masks for health-care workers providing routine COVID-19 care

Surgical masks are not inferior to N95 masks for preventing the spread of COVID-19 to health-care workers, says a study led by McMaster University researchers.

Antibody therapies against Covid-19 for most vulnerable patients work, new analysis finds

The largest analysis of data on antibody therapies for protecting clinically extremely vulnerable people from Covid-19 shows that they are effective, a new study has found.

Not pursuing your goals during the pandemic is good for your mental health

People who shelved their long-term goals during the pandemic were better able to avoid anxiety and depression, according to a new study.

MIHI awarded Ministry grant to assess Māori COVID-19 vaccine clinic work

A mobile vaccination clinic initiative to improve Māori rates of protection from COVID-19 in Canterbury has been awarded a major Te Whatu Ora grant to assess its future viability.
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