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Monkeypox renamed "mpox" in an effort to combat stigma

WHO announces that the monkeypox virus will now be referred to as “mpox” in an effort to reduce the stigmatization of this condition.

29 Nov 2022

AI tool can reliably classify difficult-to-diagnose nasal cavity tumors

Although tumors in the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinus are confined to a small space, they encompass a very broad spectrum with many tumor types.

29 Nov 2022

Exploring antibiotic resistance in the EU

Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to global human health and to development.

22 Nov 2022

Omicron BA.2 causes more symptoms and a greater disruption to daily life

In a recent study published in the Nature Communications journal, researchers monitored the changing symptom profiles associated with different severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV-2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, especially Omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.2.

16 Nov 2022

Development of a potent, broadly protective vaccine against all SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study published in the journal npj Vaccines, researchers in China designed, produced, and evaluated the neutralization efficacy of a recombinant coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine containing four hot-spot substitution mutations based on a prefusion-stabilized severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (S) trimer.

15 Nov 2022

What is the post-COVID-19-associated morbidity in German children, adolescents, and adults?

Researchers investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated morbidity in children, adolescents, and adults using healthcare data covering ~46% of the German population.

14 Nov 2022

Sociability in monkeys associated with higher abundance of beneficial gut bacteria

Social connections are essential for good health and wellbeing in social animals, such as ourselves and other primates. There is also increasing evidence that the gut microbiome – through the so-called 'gut-brain axis' – plays a key role in our physical and mental health and that bacteria can be transmitted socially, for example through touch.

11 Nov 2022

Study evaluates transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as treatment for long COVID-chronic fatigue

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers evaluated non-invasive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation [tVNS] as a treatment for long COVID-related chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

10 Nov 2022

People of all age groups are at risk of post-COVID-19 syndrome, study says

Following COVID-19 infection, there is significant new onset morbidity in children, adolescents and adults across 13 distinct diagnosis and symptom complexes, according to a new study publishing November 10th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Martin Roessler of Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, and colleagues.

10 Nov 2022

What are the eye complications associated with monkeypox infection?

A new study describes the association between monkeypox infection and eye complications in humans.

9 Nov 2022

UQ researchers discover a link between obstructive sleep apnea and dementia

Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a link between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing dementia.

8 Nov 2022

Evaluating dual direct-acting antivirals against persistent COVID-19

Researchers assessed the efficiency of dual direct-acting antivirals in treating persistent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

7 Nov 2022

Study shows likely SARS-CoV-2 transmission between different rooms of a quarantine hotel

The results of this study, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, underline the enhanced transmissibility of the Omicron variants of the virus, which takes advantage of small airstreams to jump to new hosts. "Our findings emphasize the importance of ventilation and integrity of building structure in quarantine facilities."

6 Nov 2022

HPV vaccine rates in Utah increase by more than 16% among young men and women, CDC data reveals

When life should have been ripe with possibilities, Mandy Murry instead faced a devastating diagnosis. Murry was diagnosed with cervical cancer when she was 22.

4 Nov 2022

Novel nasal cleansing system increases comfort and compliance in sleep apnea patients using CPAP

A novel nasal cleansing system (NasoClenzTM, Silicon Valley Innovations, Sunnyvale, CA) reduced bacterial colonization while increasing comfort and compliance in patients that use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to treat sleep apnea, according to results of a clinical evaluation recently presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

3 Nov 2022

Throat News and Research

Monkeypox renamed "mpox" in an effort to combat stigma

AI tool can reliably classify difficult-to-diagnose nasal cavity tumors

Exploring antibiotic resistance in the EU

Omicron BA.2 causes more symptoms and a greater disruption to daily life

Development of a potent, broadly protective vaccine against all SARS-CoV-2 variants

What is the post-COVID-19-associated morbidity in German children, adolescents, and adults?

Sociability in monkeys associated with higher abundance of beneficial gut bacteria

Study evaluates transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as treatment for long COVID-chronic fatigue

People of all age groups are at risk of post-COVID-19 syndrome, study says

What are the eye complications associated with monkeypox infection?

UQ researchers discover a link between obstructive sleep apnea and dementia

Evaluating dual direct-acting antivirals against persistent COVID-19

Study shows likely SARS-CoV-2 transmission between different rooms of a quarantine hotel

HPV vaccine rates in Utah increase by more than 16% among young men and women, CDC data reveals

Novel nasal cleansing system increases comfort and compliance in sleep apnea patients using CPAP

New Pathogen Analyzer combines the advantages of PCR and rapid antigen testing

Exploring the safety and immunogenicity of KD-414, a novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Study shows the potential of experimental monoclonal antibodies to treat Epstein-Barr virus infection

Dangers of recreational/medical cannabis use

Did COVID-19 mitigation measures in the United Kingdom impact the transmission of other infectious diseases?

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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