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Coronavirus

Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, political developments, and background information on COVID-19.

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News • From neutrophil to PMN-MDSC

Blood cell corruption identified as path to severe Covid

A US research team has shown that Sars-CoV-2 can “reprogram” pathogen-fighting white blood cells into immune system suppressing cells — a potential mechanism by which severe Covid may arise.

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News • Environmental impact

Plastic waste from test kits: call for urgent action

During the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone became familiar with lateral flow tests. These tests generate a lot of plastic waste, creating an environmental crisis. Experts call for urgent action.

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News • CCTA reveals CVD impact

Covid-19 increases risk of cardiac events

The virus behind Covid-19 initially causes acute lung injury and respiratory failure. However, new evidence indicates the virus also involves inflammation that can affect the cardiovascular system.

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News • Paediatric research

Molecular ‘fingerprint’ of long Covid in children's blood discovered

A new study has shown that the molecular signature of long Covid can be found in blood samples of children. Using an AI tool, the researchers were capable of diagnosing the condition with 93%…

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News • Post-acute sequelae

Long Covid: Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments

Self-reported, persisting health problems after Sars-CoV-2 infection are commonly described. However, the long-term prognosis of post-Covid-19 syndrome is unknown. A new study aims to change this.

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News • Pandemic-induced treatment delays

“Heartbreaking”: the impact of Covid on children with brain tumours

Paediatric brain tumours are difficult to diagnose and treat – especially, when delays occur. A new study explored the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children with brain tumours.

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