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Does vitamin D deficiency increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections?

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server attempted to understand the relationship between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 by studying a population of UK healthcare workers who exhibited symptoms for COVID-19.

17 Oct 2021

Ondansetron use associated with increased survival in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients

A recent study analyzes real-world data using artificial intelligence to provide insights into using ondansetron, an antiemetic agent, among SARS-CoV-2 positive patients.

14 Oct 2021

Lipids, COVID-19, and host immunity

A new study from a team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania examines the role played by lipids in this disease.

10 Oct 2021

Critical function of IL-7 in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of COVID-19 patients

In this review, researchers summarized the therapeutic and pathogenic role of IL-7 in patients with COVID-19 and examined the promising role of IL-7 as a vaccine adjuvant.

7 Oct 2021

COVID-19 may trigger hyperglycemia by disrupting key metabolic signals to cause severe disease

COVID-19 may bring high risks of severe disease and death in many patients by disrupting key metabolic signals and thereby triggering hyperglycemia, according to a new study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

2 Oct 2021

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen as a possible COVID-19 severity marker

French researchers used a highly sensitive and specific nucleocapsid-Ag assay to explore the relationship between N-Ag in urine during COVID-19 and the severity of the disease in hospitalized patients.

30 Sep 2021

SARS-CoV-2 viroporin activity impacts viral infectivity and pathogenicity

A team of researchers studied the two main viroporins of SARS-CoV-2, namely Orf3a and Envelope (E) protein, from a structural viewpoint.

29 Sep 2021

People over 40 with type 1 diabetes have worse outcomes from COVID-19, shows study

Adults with type 1 diabetes need to be extra cautious of COVID-19 as they are more likely to be hospitalized and die, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

28 Sep 2021

Third COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose indicated for myelofibrosis patients

A new study discusses the utility of a third booster dose in patients with myelofibrosis.

27 Sep 2021

Review of COVID-19 clinical and viral characteristics, pathogenesis, and genetics

A new review article investigates the clinical and viral characteristics, pathogenesis, as well as human genetic basis associated with COVID-19.

27 Sep 2021

A review of drugs harmful in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers investigate a number of drugs that are believed to potentially worsen outcomes in patients with COVID-19.

26 Sep 2021

Detecting early outcomes in COVID-19 patients

A new Nature study aimed to predict clinical data of COVID-19 patients based on clinical outcomes.

21 Sep 2021

Decline in SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies and unique cytokine profile in severe COVID-19 patients

A new study has focused on antibody levels and cytokine profiles of COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms, pneumonia, and severe pneumonia.

21 Sep 2021

Changes in fibrin clot structure contributes to thrombosis risk in severe COVID-19

Researchers from Europe recently demonstrated altered levels of factor XII (FXII) and its activation products in 2 independent cohorts of critically ill patients with COVID-19 compared to patients suffering from severe acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by the influenza virus (acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)-influenza).

21 Sep 2021

The influence of prior seasonal coronavirus infection on disease severity in COVID-19

A new study posted to the bioRxiv* server attempted to explore anti-spike IgG responses, Fc-gamma receptor (FcγR) activation, IgG targeting of immunodominant regions, and recall responses due to seasonal hCoV infections in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

20 Sep 2021

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome News and Research

Does vitamin D deficiency increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Ondansetron use associated with increased survival in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients

Lipids, COVID-19, and host immunity

Critical function of IL-7 in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 may trigger hyperglycemia by disrupting key metabolic signals to cause severe disease

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen as a possible COVID-19 severity marker

SARS-CoV-2 viroporin activity impacts viral infectivity and pathogenicity

People over 40 with type 1 diabetes have worse outcomes from COVID-19, shows study

Third COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose indicated for myelofibrosis patients

Review of COVID-19 clinical and viral characteristics, pathogenesis, and genetics

A review of drugs harmful in COVID-19

Detecting early outcomes in COVID-19 patients

Decline in SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies and unique cytokine profile in severe COVID-19 patients

Changes in fibrin clot structure contributes to thrombosis risk in severe COVID-19

The influence of prior seasonal coronavirus infection on disease severity in COVID-19

Development of a potential pan-variant aerosol to manage COVID-19

Scientists examine kids’ unique immune systems as more fall victim to covid

Analysis of the immune landscape in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Flavonoids can potentially help prevent COVID-19-induced diarrhea, study finds

A review of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for severe COVID-19

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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