COVID

This study aimed to develop and validate a new molecular test for COVID-19 using saliva samples instead of the standard nose swab. Researchers tested 130 adults at a French hospital to see if the saliva method could accurately identify positive and negative cases. The goal was to…

This study tested whether giving the oral polio vaccine (OPV) to adults over 50 could reduce their risk of getting sick or dying from COVID-19 and other infections. Over 3,700 people in Guinea-Bissau took part. The idea is that live vaccines like OPV can boost the body's general …

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique (TMS) can reduce apathy—a severe lack of motivation—in older Veterans with mild memory problems. About 100 participants received either real or fake TMS over 20 sessions. The goal was to see if TMS coul…

This study tested whether online clinics could help cancer patients maintain their physical and mental health while following COVID-19 social distancing rules. Over 1,100 adults with suspected or confirmed cancer took part. The program provided exercise, nutrition, and emotional …

This study looked at 552 adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), a type of blood cancer, who also got COVID-19. Researchers wanted to see how often these patients developed dangerous blood clots, like pulmonary embolism. The goal was to understand what factors make COVID-…

This pilot study looked at whether the COVID-19 virus can spread through the air during abdominal surgery on infected patients. Only 2 people took part. Researchers measured virus particles near the surgical site and around the room to understand risks to healthcare workers. The …

This study looked at 1100 people with COVID-19 in Turkey to see if their blood vitamin D levels were linked to how sick they got. Researchers measured vitamin D levels and compared them to disease severity. The goal was to understand if current vitamin D guidelines reflect real C…

This study looked at nearly 29,000 adults who had non-cardiac surgery in British Columbia, Canada. Researchers wanted to see how often doctors used a special breathing method called lung protective ventilation, which can prevent serious breathing problems after surgery. They also…

This study looked at nearly 2,000 adults with lung cancer who caught COVID-19. Researchers collected medical records and blood tests to understand how their immune systems responded. They also checked antibody levels 6 months after COVID vaccination. The goal was to learn more ab…

This study looked back at data from over 361,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Brazil. Researchers used a large public health database to describe patient characteristics and outcomes, and to see how vaccination affected immunocompromised patients. The goal was to better u…