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Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

A team of faculty from Wayne State University has discovered new technology that will quickly and easily detect active Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection antibodies.

13 Mar 2023

Summarizing the evidence of respiratory transmission of mpox

A recent study published in The Lancet Microbe summarized the evidence for respiratory transmission of mpox (formerly monkeypox).

13 Mar 2023

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed the risk factors and predictive models for post-acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

13 Mar 2023

How does SARS-CoV-2 interact with other pathogens?

In a recent study published in the PLOS Pathogens journal, researchers examine the present body of information regarding severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) interactions.

13 Mar 2023

No increased risk of neuropsychiatric events in children born to mothers using leukotriene-receptor antagonists in pregnancy

A new study examined the associations between leukotriene-receptor antagonists (LTRAs) use in pregnancy and neuropsychiatric events (NEs) risk in the offspring.

13 Mar 2023

How does temperature affect host responses to SARS-CoV-2 and IAV infection in human nasal epithelial cells?

A new preprint examines the response to these pathogens in the nose, which is the primary portal of entry for both.

13 Mar 2023

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

In a recent study published in the Nature journal, researchers assessed the role of the airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness.

13 Mar 2023

SARS-CoV-2 replication persists for weeks in lungs after symptom onset in severe COVID-19

Researchers observe persistent SARS-CoV-2 replication in severe COVID-19 patient lungs.

13 Mar 2023

Innovative breathing device offers promise for improving the lives of people with COPD

One in 10 adults suffer from the debilitating effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Research around a new breathing device developed by pulmonologists at the University of Cincinnati offers promise for improving their lives.

10 Mar 2023

Important backup mechanism of human immune cells elucidated

The enzyme TBK1 is an important component of the innate immune system that plays a critical role in the defense against viruses.

10 Mar 2023

Key steps for diagnosis and management of orthostatic tachycardia after COVID-19

A recent article discussed the prevalence, assessment, and practice pointers for the management of presentations of tachycardia among long COVID.

10 Mar 2023

COVID-19 vaccination may reduce the risk of thrombosis in hospitalized patients

A study published in the British Journal of Hematology describes that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are effective in reducing thrombotic events and preventing disease severity in individuals with breakthrough severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

10 Mar 2023

How effective are monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine booster doses against Omicron-associated severe outcomes among adults?

Researchers from Canada investigated the efficacy of booster doses of the monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in preventing hospitalization and death during the dominance of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

10 Mar 2023

Exploring COVID-19 immunization speed and timing in Africa

A new BMC Medicine study retrospectively analyzed the impact of COVID-19 vaccination timing and speed on the virus transmission in 27 African countries, based on a combined epidemiological and economic modeling approach. The authors aimed to inform future decisions about vaccine roll-out and investment.

10 Mar 2023

Novel triple assortments of swine influenza virus detected in pigs by active surveillance analysis in China

Researchers discuss the results of an active surveillance analysis for the swine influenza virus.

10 Mar 2023

Investigating the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in immunocompromised adult patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of third and fourth coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination doses on immunity against COVID-19 among immunocompromised adult patients.

9 Mar 2023

Natural by-product of olive oil production could support exercise

New research has found that a natural by-product of olive oil production could potentially have antioxidant benefits and support exercise.

9 Mar 2023

Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?

Researchers evaluated the antimicrobial efficiency of two commercially available disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds against influenza A virus (hemagglutinin 1 neuraminidase 1 (H1N1)), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and human coronavirus 229E.

9 Mar 2023

Individuals with autosomal and X-linked recessive deficiency of IRAK-4 and MyD88 are more susceptible to developing hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia

Researchers identified that individuals with a deficiency of myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88) and interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) due to an autosomal recessive condition were highly susceptible to developing hypoxemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia when infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

9 Mar 2023

What is the gastrointestinal impact of Long Covid?

Researchers assessed gastrointestinal outcomes associated with COVID-19.

9 Mar 2023

Respiratory News and Research

Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

Summarizing the evidence of respiratory transmission of mpox

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

How does SARS-CoV-2 interact with other pathogens?

No increased risk of neuropsychiatric events in children born to mothers using leukotriene-receptor antagonists in pregnancy

How does temperature affect host responses to SARS-CoV-2 and IAV infection in human nasal epithelial cells?

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

SARS-CoV-2 replication persists for weeks in lungs after symptom onset in severe COVID-19

Innovative breathing device offers promise for improving the lives of people with COPD

Important backup mechanism of human immune cells elucidated

Key steps for diagnosis and management of orthostatic tachycardia after COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination may reduce the risk of thrombosis in hospitalized patients

How effective are monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine booster doses against Omicron-associated severe outcomes among adults?

Exploring COVID-19 immunization speed and timing in Africa

Novel triple assortments of swine influenza virus detected in pigs by active surveillance analysis in China

Investigating the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in immunocompromised adult patients

Natural by-product of olive oil production could support exercise

Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?

Individuals with autosomal and X-linked recessive deficiency of IRAK-4 and MyD88 are more susceptible to developing hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia

What is the gastrointestinal impact of Long Covid?

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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