Breakthrough infection: How much immunity does it really give you?
For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. At least 2.2 million Australians have now been infected with COVID-19. Despite high rates of vaccination, breakthrough and repeat infections are occurring. Unfortunately, the idea that we are immune from the…
Read MoreImpact of a third BNT162b2 dose on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
A team of researchers assessed the extent and duration of the neutralization of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant of concern (VOC) after the administration of two and three doses of the BNT162b2 messenger ribonucleic acid…
Read MoreUltrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants
A technique that uses ultrasound images to determine the depth and shape of the hip socket can accurately predict which infants with hip dysplasia will develop normal hip structure and which remain dysplastic, according to a study in Radiology. Researchers…
Read MoreHeart disease: The feeling in middle age that increases your risk – new study
Heart disease: Doctor explains how to reduce risk We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding….
Read MoreWhen the last thing you want to do is exercise
I was so tempted to skip the run. It was a Thursday afternoon in early December, and by the time my five Zoom meetings were done, it was getting dark and the sky was spitting sleet. Still, I headed out…
Read MoreImmunogenicity to BNT162b2 booster in adults who had previously received inactivated COVID-19 vaccination
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has severely disrupted the world in terms of the disease burden and the economic impact of the restrictions imposed on ordinary social interactions outside the household. The only effective way out of the…
Read MoreSensitivity and specificity of a “spit and mail” SARS-CoV-2 serology test
Saliva-based serology assays that measure antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) antigens are important coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) markers. Serology can be employed to detect the incidence and frequency of the disease and evaluate public health strategies implemented…
Read MoreFauci outlines pandemic long-term return to normal: 'best-case scenario' we learn to live with it
Fox News Flash top headlines for January 23 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined a path toward a long-term plan to live with COVID-19, claiming it’s the “best-case scenario.” …
Read MoreNew, more accurate tool to measure the progress of lupus in patients
A new paper in Rheumatology, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that researchers have developed a new, easier, and more accurate tool to measure the progress of lupus in patients. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects up to 1.5 million people in…
Read More‘Truly grateful’: Strictly’s Shirley Ballas thanks fans for spotting lump on her arm
Lorraine: Shirley Ballas thanks fans who spotted lump on her arm We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
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