Genetic Mutation Could Be Responsible for Why Some People Who Contracted COVID-19 Don't Experience Symptoms [Study]

Medicine & Technology Jul 20, 2023

Some people don't experience COVID-19 symptoms despite contracting the illness because they carry a specific gene variation. Continue reading to learn how genetic mutation plays a role in asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2. 

Paxlovid Becoming More Popular COVID-19 Treatment But Doctors Prescribe It Only to Specific Patients; Who Can Take the Drug?

Jul 24, 2022

Paxlovid is a fast-becoming popular COVID-19 drug. However, experts say it is not for all patients. Who are qualified to take the pill? Read to find out.

Your Tongue Can Turn Black and Hairy! What Causes Lingua Villosa Nigra?

Mar 12, 2022

If you’re on a soft or all-liquid diet or taking some antibiotics for a condition, your tongue may turn black and hairy. Find out how it may happen to anyone.

4 in 10 COVID-19 Cases Are Asymptomatic Demonstrating Importance of Testing to Mitigate Transmission

Dec 15, 2021

A meta-analysis of 95 studies from three continents showed that people can spread COVID-19 without symptoms, highlighting the importance of available testing.

COVID-19 Gene Protection First Evidence Discovered! This Genetic Link Prevents Some Patients from Getting Sick

Jun 05, 2021

Researchers from Newcastle University, UK found gene protection from COVID-19, making some infected patients asymptomatic from the infection.

COVID-19 Detecting Dog Knows When You Have the Virus With 90% Accuracy

May 24, 2021

A new study recently showed that COVID-19-detecting dogs can identify more than 90 percent of COVID-19 infections even if a person is asymptomatic.

COVID-19 Transmission 'Very Unlikely' if a Person is Already Vaccinated

May 17, 2021

It was unknown at the beginning of the vaccination drive in the US whether the COVID-19 vaccine will prevent transmission or not, but a series of studies and real-world data have given light on this matter.

Study Reveals That Asymptomatic People Transmit Half of COVID-19 Infections

Feb 22, 2021

Newly-published research showed that at least 50 percent of COVID-19 infections are transmitted by people who don't experience any symptoms of the virus.

AI Model Trained to Distinguish Healthy and Covid-19 Asymptomatic Coughs

Nov 04, 2020

MIT trained three AI neural networks to distinguish healthy and asymptomatic coughs. Currently, the technology is being developed into a mobile app to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Asymptomatic Coronavirus Patients Seem to Lose Antibodies Sooner, Study Finds

Oct 27, 2020

Scientists at Imperial College London have tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of COVID-19 infections in March and April.

COVID-19 May Also Cause Loss of Hearing Even to Asymptomatic Patients

Jul 27, 2020

A lot of studies suggest that COVID-19 might be linked to hearing problems ecven to those asymptomatic individuals. But, does COVId-19 really cause hearing problems?

A New CDC Study Reveals the Importance of Contact Tracing

Jul 17, 2020

The CDC reports how crucial it is to complete intensive contact tracing until patient 0, or the source of infection is found. It is an effective way to control and stop the infection of coronavirus.

A Majority of COVID-19 Infections are Silent Transmissions, or From Asymptomatic People

Jul 09, 2020

A study concluded that a majority of coronavirus infections are silent transmissions from asymptomatic/presymptomatic individuals. The WHO are being asked to update their coronavirus guidelines for airborne transmissions.

Missouri Authorities Find Answer Why COVID-Positive Hairstylists Did Not Infect 140 Clients

Jun 11, 2020

Missouri health officials don't know why 140 clients of two hairstylists who tested positive for coronavirus had infected zero individuals. They reiterate the importance of wearing a mask and social distancing.

Majority of Pregnant Women Who Tested Positive for Coronavirus Were Asymptomatic; New Moms, Be Cautious, Scientists Warn

Apr 17, 2020

A new study from the New English Journal of Medicine revealed that 29 out of 33 pregnant women who tested positive for coronavirus were asymptomatic. This leads scientists to believe that there could be a lot of pregnant out there oblivious to the fact that they are possible carriers of the virus. Experts urge new moms to take precautions, especially when caring for their newborns.