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Both vaccine strain and adjuvant selection are critical elements for improving the breadth of protective immunity against enterovirus D68

Researchers demonstrated the production of cross-clade neutralizing antibodies in response to EV-D68.

19 May 2023

Owlstone Medical Wins Contract from U.S. Department of Defense to Develop Handheld Breath Biopsy Device for Early Infectious Disease Detection

Owlstone Medical, the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced that it had won an award from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit for ‘Exhaled Breath Diagnostics’.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 17 May 2023

Childhood abuse could be associated with increased risk of adult premature death

Physical and sexual abuse in childhood and adolescence could be associated with a greater risk of adult premature death (before age 70), finds research published by The BMJ today.

4 May 2023

Reducing COVID-19 burden: could Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccines confer protection?

Researchers investigated whether BCG vaccines could lower COVID-19 burden.

1 May 2023

Handwashing with soap can prevent acute respiratory infections

Handwashing with soap can reduce cases of acute respiratory infection (ARI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by as much as 17%, according to a review published in The Lancet.

28 Apr 2023

Soaring healthcare costs for RSV-related complications in US seniors 60 plus

In a recent study published in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases, researchers explored the correlation between complications caused by a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the associated healthcare costs.

18 Apr 2023

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

Researchers analyzed the effects of cigarette taxes experienced as a teenager on adult smoking participation and morality.

17 Apr 2023

Demographic, geographic, and temporal variables associated with C. auris cases in Italy

A recent study reported growing cases of Candida auris in North Italy.

27 Mar 2023

Common genetic signature may increase a person's risk of developing substance use disorders

A new study suggests that a common genetic signature may increase a person's risk of developing substance use disorders, regardless of whether the addiction is to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis or opioids.

22 Mar 2023

Study finds shared genetic risk variants across different substance use disorders

By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used.

22 Mar 2023

ACE2: its diverse functions, relationship with SARS-CoV-2, and the implications for COVID-19 disease sequelae

Researchers assessed the role of ACE2 in the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Mar 2023

Study finds link between respiratory disease in early childhood and premature death risk in adulthood

Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood is associated with a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult, according to new research.

7 Mar 2023

Regular, uninterrupted sleep helps people to stick with physical activity and dietary modification goals

People who reported getting regular, uninterrupted sleep did a better job sticking to their exercise and diet plans while trying to lose weight, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023.

3 Mar 2023

Evidence that cross-reactive immunity from common human coronaviruses can influence response to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccines, researchers in Saudi Arabia and the United States examined immune responses and immunoglobulin G (IgG) cross-reactivity in individuals infected with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

28 Feb 2023

St. Jude researchers show how drug makers can avoid toxicity and resistance

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have demonstrated how drug makers can avoid two key problems: toxicity and resistance.

28 Feb 2023

COVID-19 increases risk of developing chronic diseases

Researchers determine the correlation between severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection, age, and new onset of chronic or worsening of pre-existing conditions.

28 Feb 2023

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Experiencing lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID, was found to more than double a person's likelihood of developing cardiovascular issues, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Researchers assess the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality.

22 Feb 2023

Proposal to scrap England’s long term plan for cancer could cost lives, experts warn

The UK government's proposal to roll England's long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, dementia, mental health conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders is "a catastrophic decision that will cost lives," warn experts in The BMJ today.

17 Feb 2023

Phase-contrast chest radiography could potentially detect early-stage lung disease

An imaging process that today is used mainly in research labs could potentially detect early-stage lung disease if developed for use in hospitals and clinics, a new research study shows.

17 Feb 2023

Respiratory Disease News and Research

Both vaccine strain and adjuvant selection are critical elements for improving the breadth of protective immunity against enterovirus D68

Owlstone Medical Wins Contract from U.S. Department of Defense to Develop Handheld Breath Biopsy Device for Early Infectious Disease Detection

Childhood abuse could be associated with increased risk of adult premature death

Reducing COVID-19 burden: could Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccines confer protection?

Handwashing with soap can prevent acute respiratory infections

Soaring healthcare costs for RSV-related complications in US seniors 60 plus

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

Demographic, geographic, and temporal variables associated with C. auris cases in Italy

Common genetic signature may increase a person's risk of developing substance use disorders

Study finds shared genetic risk variants across different substance use disorders

ACE2: its diverse functions, relationship with SARS-CoV-2, and the implications for COVID-19 disease sequelae

Study finds link between respiratory disease in early childhood and premature death risk in adulthood

Regular, uninterrupted sleep helps people to stick with physical activity and dietary modification goals

Evidence that cross-reactive immunity from common human coronaviruses can influence response to SARS-CoV-2

St. Jude researchers show how drug makers can avoid toxicity and resistance

COVID-19 increases risk of developing chronic diseases

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Proposal to scrap England’s long term plan for cancer could cost lives, experts warn

Phase-contrast chest radiography could potentially detect early-stage lung disease

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