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The main objective of #ScienceExplained is to bridge knowledge gaps and dispel myths surrounding COVID-19 and the Canada-wide response.
The Hidden Costs of COVID-19
The widespread impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems brought by the pandemic has led to deaths that are not a direct result of infection. A letter published in the journal Circulation explains how COVID-19 can increase the risk of death, even in people who are never infected.
Are COVID-19 vaccines a rush job? Explaining the speed of vaccine development
It turns out that things may not be as they appear when it comes to the speed of COVID-19 vaccine development. The reality is that COVID-19 vaccines are based on years of documented research that created the critical knowledge, infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology that made rapid vaccine production possible.
The Peer Review Process
Since March 2020 many scientific studies and articles have helped shape our understanding of the pandemic. However, not all of these articles are peer-reviewed. While not perfect, the process of peer-review is one of the many ways to ensure the new information being shared is scientifically and ethically sound and in line with the scientific method. In this video, we briefly explain what peer review is and where it fits in the research process?
Long term complications of COVID
Many infectious diseases can cause persistent symptoms and complications after the infection itself has cleared. These can range from impaired memory that improves over weeks, to general weakness that improves over months, to chronic organ dysfunction. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), an infection caused by SARS-CoV2, also appears to carry a risk of post-infection symptoms, commonly called “Long COVID”.
Long-term Cardiovascular Consequences of COVID-19
SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is considered to be a respiratory virus. However, once inside the lungs, the virus can move throughout the body to cause widespread, systemic injury. Perhaps the most seriously affected system in COVID-19 is the cardiovascular system.
Vaccination Opponents Drive An Epidemic Of COVID-19 Misinformation
There is a saying that when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. So, it should come as no surprise that vaccine skeptics worldwide are sounding the alarm about the flu shot as a real danger in the COVID-19 pandemic. Confused? Well, it turns out the anti-vaccine activists are too.
Good news from immunologists for potential success of vaccines against COVID-19
There have been questions whether humans will develop immunity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes the disease, COVID-19. This question is critical for vaccine developers. Recently, good news came from several immunologists around the world that once our bodies encounter the virus, a protective response to the virus can be achieved.
The Mental Health Toll of COVID-19
The physical health impacts of COVID-19 have been well highlighted in the media. However, less discussed are the consequences that the stress of a pandemic in general – and quarantine measures in particular – have on mental health. Research from Australia shines a light on how the current pandemic has affected mental health, specifically the conditions of social isolation and loneliness.
