New COVID-19 antibody test helps keep track of immunity to variants
Original story at U of U Health. The experts agree — the pandemic is not over. Infections are ticking up again, fueled by new variants […]
Read MoreEarliest cases of COVID-19 traced to market in Wuhan, China
Original story at U of U Health. An international team of 18 researchers, including a scientist at University of Utah Health, have determined that the earliest […]
Read MoreGun injuries in children spiked during the pandemic
Original story at U of U Health. Gun injuries in kids surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 50% increase compared to previous years. Data […]
Read MoreMore than 40% of Americans misled others about having COVID-19 and use of precautions
Original story at U of U Health. Four of 10 Americans surveyed report that they were often less than truthful about whether they had COVID-19 […]
Read MoreMRNA vaccines significantly reduce severity of Delta, Omicron COVID-19 infections
Original story at U of U Health. People who have received two or three doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine are significantly more likely to […]
Read MoreStudy: covid may increase risk of stroke in kids
Overall risk is low but real, data suggests. Children may be at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published […]
Read MoreResearch on long COVID in Utah
While most people who have had COVID-19 recover within a few weeks, as many as 1 in 3 people experience long term side effects of […]
Read MoreProteins in saliva could aid in COVID-19 detection and predict severe illness
Reprinted with permission from the American Physiological Society. Researchers have identified a family of proteins that is significantly elevated in the saliva of patients hospitalized […]
Read MoreConvalescent plasma could lower hospitalization risk for newly infected COVID-19 patients
Early treatment of newly diagnosed COVID-19 patients with plasma extracted from individuals who have recovered from the disease reduces the need for hospitalization by more […]
Read MoreThe miracle of mucus
Remember when it was nearly impossible to buy disinfectant wipes? In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people desperately wiped down surfaces to prevent […]
Read MoreCan salivary glands infected with COVID-19 increase risk for relapse or reinfection?
University of Utah Health scientists are leading an effort to determine if salivary glands infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 could diminish a person’s long-term […]
Read MoreStudy: in much of the U.S., virtual school did not lower COVID-19 case rates in surrounding communities
Analysis shows no difference in COVID-19 rates between U.S. counties where school was held in-person and those that had virtual school, except in the South […]
Read MoreU of U Health leads national studies of “long covid” in adults and during pregnancy
University of Utah Health scientists are on the leading edge of a pair of large studies investigating the long-term effects of COVID-19. The nationwide studies, supported […]
Read MoreYoung people recover quickly from rare myocarditis side effect of COVID-19 vaccine
Adapted with permission from the American Heart Association. Most young people under the age of 21 who developed suspected COVID-19 vaccine-related heart muscle inflammation known as […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 linked to serious health complications during pregnancy
Pregnant individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are about 40% more likely to develop serious complications or die during pregnancy than those […]
Read MoremRNA vaccines slash risk of COVID-19 infection by 91 percent
People who receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are up to 91 percent less likely to develop the disease than those who are unvaccinated, according to a […]
Read MoreReport provides evidence that lab leak theory unlikely
Today’s COVID-19 pandemic likely began when an infected animal passed the SARS-CoV-2 virus to a human at a live animal market in Wuhan, China. In […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine effectiveness dips, but remains potent deterrent
COVID-19 vaccines remain effective, but their potency has diminished in recent months, according to a nationwide study at eight sites, including Salt Lake City, Utah. […]
Read More5 ways U scientists are addressing COVID-19
As COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, spreads across the globe, University of Utah scientists are stepping up to the plate to address […]
Read MoreResearch in a time of crisis
In science as in life, the past 16 months have been nothing short of a crucible: “a situation of severe trial… leading to the creation […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 complications more likely in Black and Native American populations
Black people and Native Americans with health problems prior to contracting COVID-19 are more likely to have longer hospital stays, require treatment with a ventilator […]
Read MoreTest to play and to stay
When COVID-19 cases began to rise dramatically in Utah in November 2020, schools faced a difficult choice. They could maintain normal activities, giving students valuable […]
Read MoreWill COVID-19 become a seasonal nuisance?
Within the next decade, the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 could become little more than a nuisance, causing no more than common cold-like coughs and […]
Read MoreNew partnership to develop a new ultra-fast test for COVID-19 antibodies
Find the original release online: https://pivotcenter.utah.edu/press-release/university-of-utah-arup-and-techcyte-develop-nanospot-ai-a-new-ultra-fast-test-for-covid-19-antibodies/ The University of Utah, ARUP Laboratories, and Techcyte Inc. announced today that they have formed a partnership to develop […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccines as effective in real-world settings as in clinical trials
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines offer substantial protection from infection by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in the “real-world”, concludes a large study carried out at six regions […]
Read MoreHealth and academic professionals with dependents at greatest risk of quitting after COVID-19
Up to one in five employees at an academic medical institution are considering leaving their professions due to the strains of coping with the pandemic […]
Read MoreU OF U Health research plays major role in new CDC guidelines
Research from University of Utah’s Health and Economic Recovery Outreach (HERO) Project contributed to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) revised physical distancing guidelines that […]
Read MoreEvidence suggests COVID-19 isn’t sexually transmitted
COVID-19 is unlikely to be spread through semen, according to University of Utah Health scientists who participated in an international study of Chinese men who recently had […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah embarks on ambitious COVID-19 testing effort
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah and University of Utah Health announce the start of Utah HERO (Health & Economic Recovery Outreach), a massive undertaking […]
Read MoreARUP/U of U Health find self-collected saliva, deep nasal swabs are equally effective for diagnosing COVID-19
Self-collected saliva and deep nasal swabs collected by healthcare providers are equally effective for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new […]
Read MoreAmniotic fluid could reduce symptoms, long-term risks of COVID-19
Amniotic fluid, the clear liquid that helps nourish and protect fetuses before birth, isn’t just for babies. In fact, for nearly 100 years, doctors have […]
Read MoreVaping injuries more difficult to diagnose during time of COVID-19 pandemic
Diagnosing respiratory illness associated with vaping has always been challenging. But add the current COVID-19 pandemic to the mix and it becomes extremely difficult since […]
Read MoreSCALE-UP Utah awarded $5 million to improve COVID-19 testing among underserved and vulnerable populations
Across the US, COVID-19 is hitting some communities harder than others, and Utah is no exception. In our state, Latinos make up 14 percent of […]
Read MoreSeverity of COVID-19 determines likelihood of pregnancy complications
Pregnant women who contract SARS-CoV-2, the strain of the virus that causes COVID-19, are at greater risk of dying and experiencing serious complications compared to […]
Read MoreMost COVID-19 maps fail to improve public understanding of pandemic
Since COVID-19 first arose as a worldwide health threat, millions of websites with maps charting the spread and prevalence of the virus have appeared on […]
Read MoreUtah HERO project announces phase one findings
The Utah Health and Economic Recovery (HERO) Project— a collaboration between the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, University of Utah […]
Read MoreWatching wastewater
The U is monitoring samples of municipal wastewater for signs of COVID-19 in a joint project started by the School of Medicine and the College […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 causes ‘hyperactivity’ in blood-clotting cells
Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes and other serious complications in some patients who have […]
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2-like particles very sensitive to temperature
Winter is coming in the northern hemisphere and public health officials are asking how the seasonal shift will impact the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus […]
Read MoreU studying services for homeless populations during COVID-19
This is adapted from a release by the University of North Texas, available here, and is used with permission. University of Utah political scientist Jesus […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 complication clues
An overactive defense response may lead to increased blood clotting, disease severity and death from COVID-19. A phenomenon called NETosis—in which infection-fighting cells emit a […]
Read MoreFirst daily surveillance of emerging COVID-19 hot spots
Over the course of the coronavirus epidemic, COVID-19 outbreaks have hit communities across the United States. As clusters of infection shift over time, local officials […]
Read MoreThe overlooked casualties of COVID-19
The daily toll of COVID-19, as measured by new cases and the growing number of deaths, overlooks a shadowy set of casualties: The rising risk […]
Read MoreU designs innovative respirator system
In response to the overwhelming demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to COVID-19, the Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) at University of Utah Health […]
Read MorePortable, reusable test for COVID-19
“Testing, testing, testing.” It’s a mantra that health officials have been constantly promoting because screening people for COVID-19 is the best way to contain its […]
Read MoreUtah’s young population contributes to relatively low COVID-19 death rate
Research from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows Utah’s relatively young population is contributing to a lower COVID-19 death rate than the nation as […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the metropolis
Many have assumed that densely populated areas like city centers are more conducive to the spread of COVID-19. A new study, published in the Journal […]
Read MoreThe U leads national study of COVID-19 effects on pregnancy
A University of Utah Health researcher is leading a nationwide study of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women during and after pregnancy. Torri […]
Read MoreUtah’s spring air quality better than usual during pandemic
As stay-at-home measures went into place in March 2020, many wondered how fewer cars on the road would impact Salt Lake’s air quality. The first […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah invests $1.3 million in COVID-19 research
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, University of Utah scientists are at the forefront of efforts to learn more about how […]
Read MoreMucus and the coronavirus
As the lethal COVID-19 coronavirus propagates around the globe, we know a sneeze, a cough or simply touching a surface with the virus can spread […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 antibody tests can guide public health, policy decisions
It’s too soon to use COVID-19 antibody testing to issue “immunity passports,” antibody tests that are available today. But they are good enough to inform […]
Read MorePeople who live together may not get COVID-19 together
If anyone I live with were to get COVID-19, I would be resigned to the idea that I would get it too. After all, my […]
Read MoreWhy is the COVID-19 mortality rate highest for Black Americans?
Racial disparities among essential workers could be a key reason that Black Americans are more likely than whites to contract and die of COVID-19, according […]
Read MoreMasks save lives and livelihoods
Statewide mask requirements not only reduce the transmission of COVID-19, but they also spur more economic activity, while countywide mask requirements actually depress economic activity, […]
Read More3i Initiative unites U researchers in times of need
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s this: death and taxes aren’t the only certainties in life. We’re all going to get sick at some […]
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