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Experts investigate the role of IL-26 in COVID-19

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have shown that patients with acute COVID-19 infection have increased levels of the cytokine IL-26 in their blood. Moreover, high IL-26 levels correlate with an exaggerated inflammatory response that signifies severe cases of the disease. The findings, which are presented in Frontiers in Immunology, indicate that IL-26 is a potential biomarker for severe COVID-19.

17 Nov 2022

Smoking marijuana damages the lungs more than tobacco

Lungs of marijuana smokers exhibit greater levels of airway inflammatory markers and emphysema as compared to those of tobacco-only smokers.

15 Nov 2022

Research sheds light on cardiac pathology mechanisms of COVID-19

Researchers compared cardiac autopsy samples from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) positive cases with age-matched samples from influenza hemagglutinin 1 neuraminidase 1 (H1N1) cases, non-influenza lymphocytic myocarditis cases, and heart tissue with no inflammation to understand the mechanisms underlying the pathology of the cardiac complications during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

15 Nov 2022

What is the role of adenoviruses in human health?

With advances in molecular biology informing recent developments in vaccinology, gene therapy, and other fields of medicine, human adenoviruses (HAdVs) have been of primary importance in medical research. A recent review looks at the promises of HAdVs, their potential dangers, and future challenges.

9 Nov 2022

Study suggests anti-PF4 antibodies may play a role in the severe multiorgan disease manifestations of COVID-19

Researchers investigated the association between the increased levels of anti-platelet factor 4 antibodies and the clinical complications of COVID-19.

7 Nov 2022

Researchers use brain organoids to show how SARS-CoV-2 virus infects cortical neurons

Using human brain organoids, an international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Sanford Consortium, has shown how the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 infects cortical neurons and specifically destroys their synapses -; the connections between brain cells that allow them to communicate with each other.

3 Nov 2022

Progress and challenges in the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

New research discussed the structure and life cycle of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the current research on the treatment and prevention of RSV infections, and the advancements in RSV mRNA vaccine technology after the surge in vaccine research during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 Nov 2022

Severe vitamin D deficiency associated with greater risk of premature mortality

It’s the vitamin that we get from the sun, yet despite its ample availability, one in three Australian adults still suffer from mild, moderate or severe vitamin D deficiency.

26 Oct 2022

COVID-19 and the gut

Researchers summarize current knowledge about underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches for the effects of COVID-19 on the gut.

26 Oct 2022

A review of emerging pediatric respiratory viruses

Respiratory viruses continue to be a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality.

26 Oct 2022

Analysis finds link between cumulative occupational exposure and waning lung capacity

Workplace exposure to gases, dusts, fumes, and aromatic solvents used in paints, varnishes, and glues, is linked to waning lung capacity above and beyond that associated with normal aging, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

25 Oct 2022

What is the function of micronutrients in COVID-19 recovery?

Researchers assessed the function of micronutrients and metabolites derived from gut microbiota in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recovery.

18 Oct 2022

Researchers explore the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

Recently, researchers discussed the development of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

17 Oct 2022

Multiple ischemic strokes and pulmonary embolism found in COVID-19 patient

In a new study, researchers described a case of a patient with acute respiratory failure and ischemic stroke.

17 Oct 2022

Owner SARS-CoV-2 RNA load shown to be associated with infection in pet dogs

A new study assessed the potential association of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) load in owners with SARS-CoV-2 infection in their dogs.

17 Oct 2022

Changes in mortality associated with temperature-sensitive diseases in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on temperature-sensitive disease mortality.

14 Oct 2022

New findings highlight the need for strategies to mitigate widening disparities in mortality rates

New findings by the American Cancer Society (ACS) showed disparities in mortality rates by educational attainment as a measure of socio-economic status considerably increased in 2020 compared to prior years.

13 Oct 2022

Study explores cell signaling dysregulation and COVID-19 severity

Researchers assessed the impact of dysregulation in cell signaling events on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.

12 Oct 2022

What is the association of pneumococcal carriage with SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Researchers explored the association between Streptococcus pneumoniae and SARS-CoV-2 in the upper respiratory tracts of COVID-19-positive individuals.

12 Oct 2022

Multiomic comparison shows a reduction in circulating monocytes correlated with persistent post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis

In a new study, researchers identified distinguishing immune features of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with late-resolving pulmonary fibrosis (LR COVID-PF) and early-resolving (ER COVID-PF).

4 Oct 2022

Respiratory Disease News and Research

Experts investigate the role of IL-26 in COVID-19

Smoking marijuana damages the lungs more than tobacco

Research sheds light on cardiac pathology mechanisms of COVID-19

What is the role of adenoviruses in human health?

Study suggests anti-PF4 antibodies may play a role in the severe multiorgan disease manifestations of COVID-19

Researchers use brain organoids to show how SARS-CoV-2 virus infects cortical neurons

Progress and challenges in the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

Severe vitamin D deficiency associated with greater risk of premature mortality

COVID-19 and the gut

A review of emerging pediatric respiratory viruses

Analysis finds link between cumulative occupational exposure and waning lung capacity

What is the function of micronutrients in COVID-19 recovery?

Researchers explore the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

Multiple ischemic strokes and pulmonary embolism found in COVID-19 patient

Owner SARS-CoV-2 RNA load shown to be associated with infection in pet dogs

Changes in mortality associated with temperature-sensitive diseases in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic

New findings highlight the need for strategies to mitigate widening disparities in mortality rates

Study explores cell signaling dysregulation and COVID-19 severity

What is the association of pneumococcal carriage with SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Multiomic comparison shows a reduction in circulating monocytes correlated with persistent post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis

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