Flu & Viruses
-
Blood groups linked to COVID-19 risk
Two new studies have explored how blood groups are associated with risk of infection and severity of disease from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Read more
-
Vaccine may help over 60s – but response weaker
A COVID-19 vaccine under development in China can induce antibody responses in elderly patients, researchers have reported. Read more
-
COVID-19 triggers permanent hearing loss
A case of permanent hearing loss linked to COVID-19 infection has been confirmed in a UK patient. Read more
-
Novel map of immune cells developed
A novel map that charts how cells learn to fight microbes and then preserve a memory for future infections has been drawn up for the first time. Read more
-
Appeal for new vaccine volunteers
An appeal was launched today for minority groups to sign up to take part in the UK’s trials of COVID-19 vaccines. Read more
-
Long COVID clinics promised
England is to have a network of long COVID clinics aimed at identifying and providing treatment for the syndrome, it has been announced. Read more
-
Anaesthesia aerosols smaller than feared
Anaesthesia procedures may not pose as much risk of COVID-19 transmission as had been feared, according to a British study. Read more
-
Long COVID guideline to be developed
A guideline on the persistent effects of COVID-19, known as Long COVID, is to be developed by NICE, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Read more
-
No evidence of antiviral benefit against COVID-19 – major trial
A powerful antiviral drug combination has proved ineffective in treating COVID-19 infection, according to the latest findings from a major study. Read more
-
Anosmia ‘highly reliable’ COVID-19 indicator
Sudden loss of taste or smell should be considered a global criterion for self-isolation, testing, and contact tracing for COVID-19, UK-based researchers say. Read more