Publications by authors named "O D Bird"

To investigate the symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection, their dynamics and their discriminatory power for the disease using longitudinally, prospectively collected information reported at the time of their occurrence. We have analysed data from a large phase 3 clinical UK COVID-19 vaccine trial. The alpha variant was the predominant strain.

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Article Synopsis
  • Researchers tested a new COVID-19 vaccine called LNP-nCoVsaRNA on healthy adults aged 18-75 to see if it was safe and could create an immune response.
  • The study involved giving participants two doses of the vaccine (one smaller and one larger) about 14 weeks apart, and they monitored any side effects and looked for antibodies in their blood.
  • Results showed that most participants developed antibodies against the virus, and the vaccine was generally well-tolerated, meaning it didn't cause serious problems.
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This study investigates whether the health effects of informal caregiving for aging parents vary by employment status in the United States. Two opposing hypotheses are tested: dual role strain and role enhancement. Using national longitudinal data from the U.

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