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COVID Misinformation in Rio's North: A Local Look

January 27, 2025

You've probably heard about the COVID-19 pandemic, right? Well, it's not just about the virus; it's also about how people understand and react to it. In the northern region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, false information, or fake news, caused trouble. Health groups tried their best to share accurate de

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Machine Learning: A New Tool for Predicting COVID-19 Cases

January 27, 2025

Machine learning is stepping up to help predict COVID-19 cases, especially in regions where data can be a bit iffy. You see, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in 2019, causing a lot of sickness and even death. One big problem was getting accurate numbers on how many people were actually sick, especiall

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Scabies on the Rise: The Impact of Lockdowns and Refugee Influx

January 26, 2025

Scabies, a common skin condition caused by mites, has been in the spotlight due to its connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. In Turkey, dermatologists have noticed a surge in scabies cases during the lockdowns and the influx of refugees. This increase has sparked interest among scientists worldwide

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Plasma Therapy: A Look at Its Use in Severe COVID-19 Cases

January 26, 2025

Could plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients help those with severe cases? Let's dive into a study that explored this idea. The study looked at whether giving plasma from people who had COVID-19 and recovered could help those with severe cases. This is called convalescent plasma (CP) therapy. It's

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Unmasking COVID-19's Lung Damage: The MMP9 and TIMP-1 Story

January 26, 2025

Scientists are digging into how certain proteins, MMP-9 and TIMP-1, can help detect lung issues caused by COVID-19. These proteins could be key markers for spotting problems in the lungs. Researchers are exploring if measuring these proteins can reveal hidden lung damage and functional issues in COV

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Public Transport and COVID-19: A Look at Northeast Brazil

January 26, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we use public transport. Researchers in Brazil decided to study how the virus spread among people using public transport in poorer areas, before vaccines were available. They looked at the rate of COVID-19 positivity and other related factors. You might won

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Unraveling Long COVID's Brain Puzzle: A UK Perspective

January 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with Long COVID (LC) in the UK? A recent study set out to find some answers. It wasn't about lab results or medical jargon. It was about real people dealing with real issues. The big question was, "How much do cognitive symptoms impact those with Long CO

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How Pharmacists in North Cyprus Saw Antibiotic Use During COVID-19

January 26, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up how we treat infections, especially with antibiotics. In North Cyprus, community pharmacists have been on the front lines, witnessing changes in how people use these drugs. This study dived into what these pharmacists know, think, and see about antibiotic use during an

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Promoting COVID Safety: A UK Study's Creative Approach

January 26, 2025

In the UK, a unique project aimed to boost COVID-19 safety measures among Black and South Asian communities. This study, known as COBHAM, focused on the impact of a short film and an electronic leaflet sent via text messages by local healthcare practices. The goal was to encourage protective behavio

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Gene Changes Affect COVID-19 Severity and Immune Response

January 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered why some people get really sick from COVID-19 while others barely notice it? A lot has to do with our genes. Scientists looked into how changes in two genes, FAS and FASL, affect how severe COVID-19 can be and if it leads to long-term symptoms. These genes play a role in T-cel