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Low-cost, non-invasive device uses light and saliva to quickly test Covid-19 patients

A team of researchers from ICFO and IrsiCaixa report on the development of a low-cost, portable, non-invasive device that uses light and saliva to test Covid-19 patients in less than 30 min.

22 Feb 2022

Emergence of new HIV variant underscores importance of monitoring virus mutations

A new study published in the journal Science reported the presence of a subtype-B variant of HIV-1 with remarkably high virulence, circulating in the Netherlands during the past two decades.

20 Feb 2022

Antibiotic treatment after birth affects a newborn's gut microbiome

Treating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life is linked with a decrease in healthy bacteria necessary amongst others to digest milk and an increase in antimicrobial resistance, research suggests.

18 Feb 2022

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. "I don't know how much longer I can do this," he said, glumly.

18 Feb 2022

Study finds higher mortality rates among African children and adolescents hospitalized with COVID-19

African children and adolescents hospitalized with COVID-19 experience much higher mortality rates than Europeans or North Americans of the same age, according to a recently published study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN).

16 Feb 2022

A third known case of HIV remission involving stem cell transplant documented

A woman with HIV who received a cord blood stem cell transplant to treat acute myeloid leukemia has had no detectable levels of HIV for 14 months despite cessation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to a presentation at today's Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI).

15 Feb 2022

New insights into perspectives of older adults and caregivers on healthcare navigation, decision making

As part of an initiative funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, FAIR Health conducted a nationwide study comprising two surveys geared toward older patients (adults 65 and older) and family caregivers/care partners.

12 Feb 2022

Novel molecule shows ability to inhibit the replication of all coronaviruses

Uppsala researchers have succeeded in designing a molecule that inhibits the replication of coronaviruses and that has great potential for development into a drug suitable for treating COVID-19.

10 Feb 2022

Single-cell sequencing provides detailed insight into early SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs

What is going on at the single-cell level in the first days of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs?

9 Feb 2022

Implications of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on influenza epidemics

A new study investigated the effect of low circulating seasonal influenza virus during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the antibody titers against influenza during the same period.

9 Feb 2022

Study assesses the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid

Using e-cigarettes to stop smoking may result in fewer successful quit attempts than trying to quit using other smoking cessation aids, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or meds, suggests US research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

8 Feb 2022

Colchicine holds promise to reduce the risk of severe COVID-19

A recent article, published in Rheumatology and Therapy, reviews the potent evidence of colchicine against the SARS-CoV-2 infection.

7 Feb 2022

CDC report underscores the need to address social determinants that contribute to HIV disparities in the U.S.

Despite overall progress in reducing HIV transmission in the United States, HIV continues to affect some groups more than others due to longstanding and ingrained barriers.

3 Feb 2022

NIAID's new pandemic preparedness efforts aim to characterize prototype and priority pathogens

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues into its third year, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, is focusing on preparing for a range of other viral threats that could cause a public health emergency.

2 Feb 2022

AIDS News and Research

Low-cost, non-invasive device uses light and saliva to quickly test Covid-19 patients

Emergence of new HIV variant underscores importance of monitoring virus mutations

Antibiotic treatment after birth affects a newborn's gut microbiome

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Study finds higher mortality rates among African children and adolescents hospitalized with COVID-19

A third known case of HIV remission involving stem cell transplant documented

New insights into perspectives of older adults and caregivers on healthcare navigation, decision making

Novel molecule shows ability to inhibit the replication of all coronaviruses

Single-cell sequencing provides detailed insight into early SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs

Implications of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on influenza epidemics

Study assesses the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid

Colchicine holds promise to reduce the risk of severe COVID-19

CDC report underscores the need to address social determinants that contribute to HIV disparities in the U.S.

NIAID's new pandemic preparedness efforts aim to characterize prototype and priority pathogens

Representative structures of SARS-CoV-2 and development of therapeutic agents for targeting these proteins

SARS-CoV-2 entry at the cell surface facilitated by trypsin

Bedfont Scientific Ltd receives FDA clearance for NObreath® FeNO monitor

Researchers receive $3.7 million to identify reasons for higher rates of cancers, other diseases in HIV patients

SARS-CoV-2 virus may be shed for much longer periods by some infected patients, study shows

Nutritional supplements used to improve athletic performance can pose risks to the heart

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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