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Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating COVID-19 complications

The use of cell therapy to treat COVID-19 patients can reduce the risk of death from the disease by 60%, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil, in partnership with colleagues in Germany and the United States.

19 Sep 2023

Cancer drug could play a role in limiting the damaging effects of lung disease in COVID-19 patients

A cancer drug could play an important role in limiting the damaging effects of lung disease in COVID-19 patients, thanks to new research at Hudson Institute of Medical Research.

19 Sep 2023

Is Facebook's fight against vaccine misinformation failing?

Researchers found that Facebook's policies on removing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation are partially ineffective, as user engagement with anti-vaccine content did not decrease. The study suggests that the platform's system architecture allows users to bypass misinformation-curbing policies, making it challenging to combat the spread effectively.

18 Sep 2023

Health workers warn loosening mask advice in hospitals would harm patients and providers

Nurses, researchers, and workplace safety officers worry new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might reduce protection against the coronavirus and other airborne pathogens in hospitals.

18 Sep 2023

How did exposure to news on COVID-19 through social platforms impact psychological health and behavior?

The relationship between news on the COVID-19 pandemic through social media, feelings of fear and anxiety, and behavior.

18 Sep 2023

MGI's innovative technologies Is enabling sequencing of first plant species in the African BioGenome project

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, is delighted to support The African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP), launched in 2021, in sequencing of the project's first plant species based on MGI's DNBSEQ-G400* versatile benchtop sequencer and single-tube long fragment read (stLFR) technology.

From MGI 18 Sep 2023

COVID-19 pandemic fails to deter osteoporosis treatment initiation: New study reveals steady rates

Whether patients with newly diagnosed osteoporosis received delayed pharmacologic treatment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Sep 2023

Is the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine the booster we've been waiting for?

The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine developed by GSK and Sanofi shows promising results with a 64.7% overall effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19, according to a phase 3 trial. The vaccine performs especially well as a booster, achieving 75.9% efficacy in non-naïve subjects.

17 Sep 2023

Can teachers be the secret weapon in the fight against childhood obesity?

A recent study demonstrates that teachers equipped with nutrition education resources can effectively combat childhood obesity in underserved areas. The research highlights the need for professional development programs that enhance teacher well-being and self-efficacy, emphasizing their vital role as agents of change in public health.

17 Sep 2023

How well do current vaccines hold up against new SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and FLip?

The study explores the efficacy of three-dose monovalent or bivalent vaccinations in neutralizing newly emerged SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and FLip. While BA.2.86 showed lower immune evasion abilities compared to recent XBB variants, it was less effectively neutralized by the monoclonal antibody S309, raising questions about vaccine efficacy against evolving strains.

17 Sep 2023

Pharmacists experienced increased workloads and tougher work environments during the pandemic

Customers showing up even when they were sick, not agreeing with the restrictions, and many new tasks for staff.

15 Sep 2023

Stuart Orkin receives the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize for development of sickle cell disease therapy

For his work discovering the basis for hemoglobin gene switching and applying those insights to develop a therapy for sickle cell disease and other blood diseases, the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania awarded Stuart Orkin, MD the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize in Science or Medicine.

15 Sep 2023

Study finds no evidence that YouTube promoted anti-vaccine sentiment during the pandemic

New research led by data science experts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and United Nations Global Pulse found that there is no strong evidence that YouTube promoted anti-vaccine sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Sep 2023

Pandemic firearm buyers have higher rates of mental health problems, antisocial behavior, study finds

People who bought firearms during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have much higher rates of recent suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors and intimate partner violence, compared with other firearm owners and people who do not own firearms, a new study suggests.

15 Sep 2023

Moderna’s adapted COVID-19 vaccine that targets Omicron XBB.1.5 approved by MHRA

An adapted COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna (Spikevax) that targets the Omicron XBB 1.5 subvariant, has today been authorized by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after it was found to meet the UK regulator's standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.

15 Sep 2023

A new covid booster is here. Will those at greatest risk get it?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends new covid-19 booster vaccines for all — but many who need them most won't get them. About 75% of people in the United States appear to have skipped last year's bivalent booster, and nothing suggests uptake will be better this time around.

15 Sep 2023

Phase 3 study: The efficacy of monovalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccine with AS03 adjuvant in adults

The effectiveness of a novel monovalent recombinant protein vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

15 Sep 2023

Past infections may shape your COVID booster's punch against Omicron

This in-depth study examines how previous immunity impacts the effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccinations and susceptibility to Omicron breakthrough infections. The research highlights the significant role of individual immune histories in shaping both humoral and cellular responses to SARS-CoV-2, urging for more tailored vaccine strategies.

14 Sep 2023

Impact of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and mRNA vaccination on contagiousness and infection risk

The study finds that natural SARS-CoV-2 infection offers stronger immunity against the virus compared to mRNA vaccines. However, mRNA vaccines significantly reduce the infectiousness of individuals with COVID-19, playing a crucial role in limiting the virus's transmission.

14 Sep 2023

Research opens up new directions to develop drugs for stopping cytokine storms

Constant exposure of cells to stressing agents, such as pathogens, may disturb an organism's normal functioning. To fight stress, cells have developed several coping mechanisms, including the inflammatory response.

14 Sep 2023

covid 19 News and Research

Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating COVID-19 complications

Cancer drug could play a role in limiting the damaging effects of lung disease in COVID-19 patients

Is Facebook's fight against vaccine misinformation failing?

Health workers warn loosening mask advice in hospitals would harm patients and providers

How did exposure to news on COVID-19 through social platforms impact psychological health and behavior?

MGI's innovative technologies Is enabling sequencing of first plant species in the African BioGenome project

COVID-19 pandemic fails to deter osteoporosis treatment initiation: New study reveals steady rates

Is the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine the booster we've been waiting for?

Can teachers be the secret weapon in the fight against childhood obesity?

How well do current vaccines hold up against new SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and FLip?

Pharmacists experienced increased workloads and tougher work environments during the pandemic

Stuart Orkin receives the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize for development of sickle cell disease therapy

Study finds no evidence that YouTube promoted anti-vaccine sentiment during the pandemic

Pandemic firearm buyers have higher rates of mental health problems, antisocial behavior, study finds

Moderna’s adapted COVID-19 vaccine that targets Omicron XBB.1.5 approved by MHRA

A new covid booster is here. Will those at greatest risk get it?

Phase 3 study: The efficacy of monovalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccine with AS03 adjuvant in adults

Past infections may shape your COVID booster's punch against Omicron

Impact of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and mRNA vaccination on contagiousness and infection risk

Research opens up new directions to develop drugs for stopping cytokine storms

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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