Can dogs catch coronavirus?
Can dogs catch coronavirus? The new type of coronavirus is currently being passed between humans and there is no evidence…
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Monitoring British bats can help identify coronaviruses
Researchers who found novel coronaviruses in UK bats say genetic surveys of the viruses should be regularly conducted, even if…
Covid-19 vaccine that can cope with mutated viruses
A new DNA-based vaccine against covid-19 is being tested for the first time on healthy participants at Karolinska University Hospital.…
Immune-suppressing drugs and booster vaccination
Interrupting treatment of immune-suppressing medicines, doubles antibody response to COVID-19 booster vaccination: A major clinical trial, led by experts at…
Patients at high risk of liver failure and bile duct damage
Patients at high risk of liver failure and bile duct damage: Within the context of a cross-sectional study, a research…
Small business owners: Alarming rates of depression, stress and anxiety
An alarming number of cases of stress, anxiety and depression have been reported among UK small business owners, as many…
Immunisation: Increase spending to at least 2.5%, says European coalition
The Coalition for Life-course Immunisation (CLCI) has published a report looking at the future of vaccination programmes in Europe beyond…
Singing techniques can improve breathlessness
An online breathing and wellbeing programme helps improve quality of life and breathlessness for people recovering from COVID-19, according to…
Risk for severe illness or death greater for people in deprivation
Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19, but risks are highest in the most economically disadvantaged,…
COVID-19 human challenge study
Findings from the UK’s world-leading human challenge study provide new insights into mild infections with SARS-CoV-2 in healthy young adults.…
Pulse oximeter measurements of blood oxygen levels are unreliable
The severity of Covid-19 pneumonia can be difficult to assess in people from different ethnic groups, due to inaccurate readings…
Thyroid disorders in 1 in 20 UK adults
Thyroid disorders in 1 in 20 UK adults: The leading blood testing specialist Dr Quinton Fivelman says 1 in 20…