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Polio vaccination campaign kicks off in Malawi and neighboring countries

A vaccination campaign targeting 23 million children has kicked off in Malawi and neighboring countries to contain an outbreak of wild polio declared last month, the World Health Organization says.

24 Mar 2022

$Study finds fractionation of sulfated galactan from red alga can isolate its anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties$

Study finds fractionation of sulfated galactan from red alga can isolate its anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties

A new study analyzed BoSG and its low molecular weight derivatives for their anticoagulant, anti-SARS-CoV-2, S-protein binding, and structural properties.

24 Mar 2022

Non-hormonal male contraceptive effectively prevents pregnancy in mice

Women have many choices for birth control, ranging from pills to patches to intrauterine devices, and partly as a result, they bear most of the burden of preventing pregnancy.

24 Mar 2022

Sleeping with lights on can be harmful to your health

Acute exposure to artificial light during nighttime sleep can increase heart rate and insulin resistance by activating the sympathetic nervous system.

23 Mar 2022

Detection of immune and clotting dysfunction in plasma and saliva after SARS-CoV-2 infection

It is becoming increasingly clear that individuals recovering from acute coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may develop post-acute sequelae (Post-Acute Coronavirus Syndrome, PACS).

23 Mar 2022

Oral version of remdesivir could extend its reach and benefits to COVID-19 patients

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are testing a new route for remdesivir, a pill form of the COVID-19 treatment that’s given to half of all hospitalized patients with the disease.

22 Mar 2022

A psychedelic drug plus psychotherapy could help improve PTSD symptoms

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people each year, mostly survivors and witnesses of terrifying or shocking events, such as warfare, assaults or disasters. Because existing treatments don't work for everyone, new therapies are urgently needed.

22 Mar 2022

Early treatment of COVID-19 in high-risk children and adolescents infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discussed patient features, treatment-associated process measures, and outcomes associated with early monoclonal antibody and antiviral therapy in high-risk pediatric patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

22 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 transmitters have 3 times higher viral loads than non-transmitters

Researchers discuss the difference between transmitters and non-transmitters of SARS-CoV-2 in terms of their mean viral load.

21 Mar 2022

Oral drug that reverses immune aging effectively prevents death in COVID-19 mouse model

The immune system deteriorates with age, making COVID-19 particularly deadly in older people - but to date, no clinically available medication addresses this key risk factor.

21 Mar 2022

Influence of vitamin D and age on first SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose efficacy

Researchers illustrated that vitamin D status and age influence antibody response following the initial dose of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination.

21 Mar 2022

Study links the usage of oral polio vaccines with lower incidence of COVID-19

A study published in the journal PLOS ONE showed how countries using oral polio vaccine have a lower incidence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) when compared to those using inactivated polio vaccine – suggesting that the oral vaccine may either prevent the infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at the individual level or slow down the transmission in the community.

21 Mar 2022

Study unveils several natural marine products as potential agents against SARS-CoV-2

A recent study, published in the Journal of Natural Products of the American Chemical Society and American Society of Pharmacognosy, highlighted three natural marine products as potent inhibitors of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – without any apparent toxic effects for human lung cells.

21 Mar 2022

Hypoxia-inducible factors and SARS-CoV-2 manifestations

Researchers assessed the role of hypoxia-inducible factors in SARS-CoV-2 infection, respiratory symptoms, and epithelial damage.

18 Mar 2022

Evaluating vesicular stomatitis virus-based COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Researchers assessed the efficacy of vesicular stomatitis virus-based coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines in Syrian golden hamsters.

17 Mar 2022

Positive oral CT contrast found to be better at detecting malignant deposits in intraabdominal nonsolid organs

According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), the selection of oral contrast agent and optimization of bowel preparation for oncologic CT could help avoid potentially severe clinical consequences of missed malignant deposits.

16 Mar 2022

Ethyl lauroyl arginine hydrochloride (ELAH) nasal spray as potent antiviral against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers evaluate the virucidal effects of ELAH against SARS-CoV-2 and human coronavirus-229E in a nasal spray formulation.

15 Mar 2022

High doses of antibiotic may safely and effectively treat TB meningitis

A Johns Hopkins Children's Center-led study in animals suggests that high doses of a widely used antibiotic called rifampin may safely treat and reduce the duration of treatment for the deadliest form of tuberculosis that affects the brain, potentially improving survival rates for patients and decreasing the likelihood of lasting adverse effects of the disease.

15 Mar 2022

Study results in three new co-amorphous drug systems with great anti-COVID-19 potential

Researchers demonstrated that the bioavailability of matrine-type alkaloids could be prolonged by employing a co-former, resveratrol.

15 Mar 2022

Study evaluates efficacy of isotretinoin in improving COVID-19 outcomes

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of isotretinoin (13-cis retinoic acid) in improving COVID-19 outcomes.

14 Mar 2022

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Polio vaccination campaign kicks off in Malawi and neighboring countries

Study finds fractionation of sulfated galactan from red alga can isolate its anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties

Non-hormonal male contraceptive effectively prevents pregnancy in mice

Sleeping with lights on can be harmful to your health

Detection of immune and clotting dysfunction in plasma and saliva after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Oral version of remdesivir could extend its reach and benefits to COVID-19 patients

A psychedelic drug plus psychotherapy could help improve PTSD symptoms

Early treatment of COVID-19 in high-risk children and adolescents infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 transmitters have 3 times higher viral loads than non-transmitters

Oral drug that reverses immune aging effectively prevents death in COVID-19 mouse model

Influence of vitamin D and age on first SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose efficacy

Study links the usage of oral polio vaccines with lower incidence of COVID-19

Study unveils several natural marine products as potential agents against SARS-CoV-2

Hypoxia-inducible factors and SARS-CoV-2 manifestations

Evaluating vesicular stomatitis virus-based COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Positive oral CT contrast found to be better at detecting malignant deposits in intraabdominal nonsolid organs

Ethyl lauroyl arginine hydrochloride (ELAH) nasal spray as potent antiviral against SARS-CoV-2

High doses of antibiotic may safely and effectively treat TB meningitis

Study results in three new co-amorphous drug systems with great anti-COVID-19 potential

Study evaluates efficacy of isotretinoin in improving COVID-19 outcomes

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