Respiratory News and Research

RSS

Virologist investigates Huanan seafood market's SARS-CoV-2 origins: Unexpected genetic connections revealed

Researcher analyzes the genetic material from environmental samples collected from the Huanan Seafood Market after it was closed on January 1, 2020, to investigate the role of the market in the early SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.

1 May 2023

Study identifies immune signature to predict severe COVID-19 in cardiovascular patients

Research investigates whether the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection can be predicted by analyzing the immunophenotype in the blood of cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients.

1 May 2023

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Researchers described the serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) service.

1 May 2023

Opening doors for broader participation in oral microbiome studies: the stability and comparability of ethanol-free mouthwash

Researchers compared the use of ethanol-free and ethanol-containing mouthwash for oral microbiome studies.

1 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

Study finds little evidence of negative impact on mental health from increased home working during pandemic

Research examines the association between home working and social and mental well-being among the employed population aged 16 to 66 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 May 2023

Urgent call for improved diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines against deadly Hantavirus

Scientists discuss hantavirus infections, which are a type of viral hemorrhagic fever that can be transmitted to humans through exposure to infected rodents in endemic areas.

30 Apr 2023

CRISPR-Cas9 system can help reduce adenovirus replication in human cells

The replication of potentially harmful adenoviruses can be significantly reduced in human cells in cell culture by using the so-called CRISPR-Cas9 system ("gene scissors")

29 Apr 2023

Addressing the much-needed development of effective pneumococcal vaccination policies for long-term care settings

The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is proud to release findings from a recent study entitled Driving the Agenda of Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination in At-risk Populations in Community and Long-term Care.

29 Apr 2023

Fighting tuberculosis with the new MTB Strip Test Kit

Lecturers of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University have developed MTB Strip Test Kit for Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis that's accurate and easy to use, guaranteed by the 2023 Invention Award from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) - Another hope to reduce the spread of tuberculosis in Thailand.

28 Apr 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

Scientists identify broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple RNA virus families

A new study has identified potential broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple families of RNA viruses that continue to pose a significant threat for future pandemics.

28 Apr 2023

Is there an association between ABO and RhD blood groups and risk of HIV infection?

Researchers investigated the association between HIV and the ABO and RhD blood groups.

28 Apr 2023

Some private companies charge hefty fees to help veterans with disability claims

When Glenn Janssen decided to file a claim for disability benefits with the Veterans Affairs Department last year, he dreaded the prospect of dealing with federal bureaucracy and paperwork.

28 Apr 2023

A study surveilling Vermont wildlife detects no SARS-CoV-2

The surveillance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in wildlife in Vermont, United States (US).

28 Apr 2023

The BCG vaccine does not decrease the risk of COVID-19 in healthcare workers

Researchers evaluated whether the BCG vaccine could protect healthcare workers against coronavirus disease 2019.

28 Apr 2023

NVX-CoV2373 COVID vaccine safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 in adolescent

Research reports the results of a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of the NVX-CoV2373 vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. The study found that the vaccine was safe, immunogenic, and efficacious in preventing COVID-19, including the Delta variant, in adolescents.

27 Apr 2023

Post-COVID quality of life: Study reveals long-term challenges for ICU patients

Study aimed to determine the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of COVID-19 patients after hospitalization. The study found that HRQoL is limited in COVID-19 ICU patients 3- and 12-months post COVID-19 hospitalization, with significantly less improvement at 12-months compared to non-ICU patients. Mental disorders were common, highlighting the complexity of post-COVID-19 symptoms.

27 Apr 2023

Molnupiravir treatment reduces risk of long COVID in high risk patients

Among high-risk individuals, molnupiravir treatment in the acute phase of infection could prevent long COVID.

27 Apr 2023

Ethanol vapor inhalation can disable influenza A virus in mice

Inhaling low concentrations of ethanol vapor can disable the influenza A virus in mice, without harmful side effects, says a new study by scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). The scientists believe it may also treat similar viruses such as the one that causes Covid-19.

27 Apr 2023

Respiratory News and Research

Virologist investigates Huanan seafood market's SARS-CoV-2 origins: Unexpected genetic connections revealed

Study identifies immune signature to predict severe COVID-19 in cardiovascular patients

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Opening doors for broader participation in oral microbiome studies: the stability and comparability of ethanol-free mouthwash

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

Study finds little evidence of negative impact on mental health from increased home working during pandemic

Urgent call for improved diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines against deadly Hantavirus

CRISPR-Cas9 system can help reduce adenovirus replication in human cells

Addressing the much-needed development of effective pneumococcal vaccination policies for long-term care settings

Fighting tuberculosis with the new MTB Strip Test Kit

Handwashing with soap can prevent acute respiratory infections

Scientists identify broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple RNA virus families

Is there an association between ABO and RhD blood groups and risk of HIV infection?

Some private companies charge hefty fees to help veterans with disability claims

A study surveilling Vermont wildlife detects no SARS-CoV-2

The BCG vaccine does not decrease the risk of COVID-19 in healthcare workers

NVX-CoV2373 COVID vaccine safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 in adolescent

Post-COVID quality of life: Study reveals long-term challenges for ICU patients

Molnupiravir treatment reduces risk of long COVID in high risk patients

Ethanol vapor inhalation can disable influenza A virus in mice

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Latest News