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New antibody shows promise in reversing carfentanil overdoses

An antibody in single-chain fragment variable (scFv) format that binds to the powerful opioid carfentanil was shown to reverse signs of carfentanil overdose in preclinical tests conducted by scientists at Scripps Research.

7 Aug 2023

Adjuvanted intranasal vaccine shows promise for long-lasting immunity to COVID-19

While much of the global concern has subsided, COVID-19 is still a very real threat, especially to people with compromised immune systems or who are over 65.

7 Aug 2023

How are genetics, lifestyles, and cardiovascular and thromboembolic events associated following COVID-19 diagnosis?

A recent study evaluated the associations between host genetics, lifestyle factors, and cardiovascular and thromboembolic events after COVID-19.

7 Aug 2023

Understanding variations in SARS-CoV-2 evolution and clearance by immunodeficiency status

Researchers describe the virological range of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunosuppressed individuals.

7 Aug 2023

Exploring the safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in the elderly

Researchers evaluate the risks of possible adverse events following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination in the elderly.

7 Aug 2023

People living with HIV respond well to COVID-19 infection and vaccination

Researchers examine the antibody response to natural infection or COVID-19 vaccination in individuals living with HIV infection.

7 Aug 2023

The safety of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for treating severe COVID-19

Normoxic-allogenic umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells are safe and effective for treating severe COVID-19 patients.

7 Aug 2023

Covid cases and hospital admissions soar, leading testing expert warns of resurgence

A leading testing expert fears the UK is facing a Covid resurgence, as cases and hospital admissions soar. He says the Government must resume the antibody testing program it scrapped in March.

7 Aug 2023

The immunomodulatory and antiviral function of vitamin D

Vitamin D's immunomodulatory and antiviral function.

4 Aug 2023

Overcoming challenges in COPD care: study focuses on pulmonary rehabilitation strategies

The different perspectives of respiratory care professionals.

4 Aug 2023

Omicron variant resembles other respiratory viruses, posing challenges for syndromic surveillance

Researchers describe the symptom profiles of respiratory viral infections.

4 Aug 2023

Study reports the first protein-based diagnostic signature to discriminate MIS-C from Kawasaki Disease and other common infections

Researchers explore the distinguishing features of MIS-C as compared to other inflammatory-infectious syndromes in children.

4 Aug 2023

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters on maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections and birth outcomes

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnancy was recognized to be a high-risk condition for adverse outcomes following infection SARS-CoV-2.

4 Aug 2023

The association of long-term air pollution exposure with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers investigated the association between air quality and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

4 Aug 2023

Racial disparities in mortality rates persist in the United States

An analysis of 19 causes of death in the United States revealed persistent disparities and a familiar pattern across five racial-ethnic groups and 3,110 counties from 2000 to 2019. That's according to the most comprehensive peer-reviewed research published today in The Lancet.

4 Aug 2023

Respiratory News and Research

New antibody shows promise in reversing carfentanil overdoses

Adjuvanted intranasal vaccine shows promise for long-lasting immunity to COVID-19

How are genetics, lifestyles, and cardiovascular and thromboembolic events associated following COVID-19 diagnosis?

Understanding variations in SARS-CoV-2 evolution and clearance by immunodeficiency status

Exploring the safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in the elderly

People living with HIV respond well to COVID-19 infection and vaccination

The safety of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for treating severe COVID-19

Covid cases and hospital admissions soar, leading testing expert warns of resurgence

The immunomodulatory and antiviral function of vitamin D

Overcoming challenges in COPD care: study focuses on pulmonary rehabilitation strategies

Omicron variant resembles other respiratory viruses, posing challenges for syndromic surveillance

Study reports the first protein-based diagnostic signature to discriminate MIS-C from Kawasaki Disease and other common infections

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters on maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections and birth outcomes

The association of long-term air pollution exposure with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Racial disparities in mortality rates persist in the United States

Cryo-EM structures and functions of potent bispecific antibodies against multiple Omicron sublineages

TENS machine may offer new treatment option for patients with sleep apnea

Point-of-care rapid diagnostics for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath

Steroids for preventing preterm birth may cause long-term health issues for infants

Study reveals two key mechanisms underlying high risks from lung infections in Down syndrome

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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