Current reductions in these common respiratory infections, however, may merely postpone the incidence of future outbreaks, according to a study by Princeton University researchers published Nov. 9 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “Declines in case numbers of several respiratory pathogens have been observed recently in many global locations,” said first author Rachel Baker, an associate research scholar at the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) at Princeton University. “While this reduction in cases could be interpreted as a positive side effect of COVID-19 prevention, the reality is much more complex,” Baker said. “Our results suggest that susceptibility to these other diseases, such as RSV and flu, could increase while NPIs are in place, resulting in large outbreaks when they begin circulating again.” To read the full story.
Recent Posts
- Teens Are Fighting Social Media Overuse, Rutgers-New Brunswick Research Finds
- To Heal Skin, Scientists Invent Living Bioelectronics.
- Register for Children’s Specialized Hospital Distinguished Lecture on 8/14
- Researchers Shed Light on Cause of ‘Happy Hypoxia’ in COVID-19 Patients.
- Upending Conventional Wisdom, Cannabis Use Doesn’t Hinder PTSD Therapy.
Categories
- Community (1,945)
- Covid (971)
- CTO Events (1)
- News (2,489)
- Pilots (20)