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Role of SARS-CoV-2 S1 subunit in severe COVID-19

A new study aimed to determine whether portions of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein are capable of activating innate immune cells like Gal-3.

30 Mar 2022

Study examines pediatric emergency department attendance trends during the first COVID-19 wave in Europe

Researchers investigated the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the adoption of preventive measures in pediatric emergency department attendances in Europe.

30 Mar 2022

Antiviral functions of interferon regulatory factors during human coronavirus infection

Researchers assessed the roles of the interferon regulatory factors: IRF1, IRF3, and IRF7 in infections by human coronaviruses.

30 Mar 2022

Study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein potently restricts HIV-1 infection

Researchers demonstrated that E proteins of β-coronaviruses could restrict HIV-1 infection.

30 Mar 2022

The potential efficacy of nasal nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccines

The current paper reviews progress in this field regarding nasal nanoparticle vaccines for COVID-19.

30 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein linked to COVID-19 severity

The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes respiratory coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) triggered an unprecedented public health emergency. Human mobility patterns were fundamental to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 globally. The situation is particularly acute in a country like Saudi Arabia, which has seen more than 750,000 cases and over 9,000 deaths as of March 30th, 2022.

29 Mar 2022

Furin inhibitors as potential therapies to combat SARS-CoV-2 and other diseases

Furin inhibitors as potential therapeutics for treating COVID-19 and other diseases, wherein furin is integral for their pathogenicity and progression.

29 Mar 2022

Warmer summer nights linked to increased cardiovascular disease deaths among men

Warmer than usual summer nights appear to lead to an increase in cardiovascular deaths in men aged in their early 60s but not women, suggests new research published in the online journal BMJ Open.

29 Mar 2022

Study shows potential inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 main protease by natural phytochemicals

A new study assessed the molecular dynamics of potentially active natural phytochemicals to target the SARS-CoV-2 main protease.

29 Mar 2022

Trial shows effectiveness of new classes of dual active ingredient insecticidal nets against malaria

IVCC welcomes the publication in The Lancet of the 24-month results of an epidemiological trial in Tanzania, conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in partnership with the National Institute for Medical Research, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, and the University of Ottawa, to assess the public health value of two dual active ingredient nets compared to standard LLINs containing pyrethroids only.

29 Mar 2022

Viewpoint explains how T cell testing can help research on population-level SARS-CoV-2 adaptive immunity and inform public health policies

A recent viewpoint illustrated that evaluating T cell responses to COVID-19 is essential to inform public health initiatives.

29 Mar 2022

Study explores the waning efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 ChAdOx1 and BNT162b2 vaccines

A new study evaluated the waning efficacy of the COVID-19 ChAdOx1 and BNT162b2 vaccines over six months following the second dose.

29 Mar 2022

Results of Phase 3 Nanocovax SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trial suggest robust effectiveness

A new study presented the findings of the Phase 3 trial of the Nanocovax coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine.

29 Mar 2022

Is COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy safe?

A new retrospective cohort study conducted across a large population of pregnant women in Ontario, Canada, has confirmed that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination administered during pregnancy is not associated with any increased risk of adverse maternal or neonatal peripartum outcomes.

29 Mar 2022

Study provides insights on how risk factors following ICH stroke can affect patient outcomes

A new study led by University of Cincinnati researchers provides new insights on how different risk factors following one of the most severe types of stroke can affect patient outcomes.

28 Mar 2022

Northwestern scientists continue to advance the understanding of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, Northwestern Medicine scientists continue to help advance the understanding of the disease and its impact, from investigating antibody protection against COVID-19 reinfection to elevating women in academic research and highlighting racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 hospital mortality in Illinois.

28 Mar 2022

Mortality News and Research

Role of SARS-CoV-2 S1 subunit in severe COVID-19

Study examines pediatric emergency department attendance trends during the first COVID-19 wave in Europe

Antiviral functions of interferon regulatory factors during human coronavirus infection

Study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein potently restricts HIV-1 infection

The potential efficacy of nasal nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccines

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein linked to COVID-19 severity

Furin inhibitors as potential therapies to combat SARS-CoV-2 and other diseases

Warmer summer nights linked to increased cardiovascular disease deaths among men

Study shows potential inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 main protease by natural phytochemicals

Trial shows effectiveness of new classes of dual active ingredient insecticidal nets against malaria

Viewpoint explains how T cell testing can help research on population-level SARS-CoV-2 adaptive immunity and inform public health policies

Study explores the waning efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 ChAdOx1 and BNT162b2 vaccines

Results of Phase 3 Nanocovax SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trial suggest robust effectiveness

Is COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy safe?

Study provides insights on how risk factors following ICH stroke can affect patient outcomes

Northwestern scientists continue to advance the understanding of COVID-19

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose substantially reduces mortality in the elderly

Risk of death from SARS-CoV-2 infection higher than after COVID vaccination

Black patients with cancer experience worse outcomes after COVID-19 diagnosis

Frequency of alcohol use among drinkers increased during early months of the pandemic, study shows

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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