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B cell activating anti-CD73 antibody for the immunotherapy of COVID-19

Despite the advent of numerous vaccines and the discovery of passive monoclonal antibodies for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), there remains an urgent need for definitive therapies for coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients.

27 Sep 2021

Study suggests two doses of COVID-19 vaccine may offer some protection for kidney transplant patients

Researchers from Toronto, Canada, performed a cohort study to analyze the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and clinical outcomes in kidney transplant patients. This study is available on the preprint server, medRxiv.

27 Sep 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection less severe in children and youth during first part of the pandemic

New research has found that children and youth may be at low risk of severe acute COVID-19, according to a study conducted during the first half of the pandemic and published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.210053.

27 Sep 2021

Widely used osteoporosis drug protects against type 2 diabetes, says research

New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, suggests that the widely used osteoporosis drug alendronate reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.

27 Sep 2021

Scientists develop 'elite' antibodies capable of defeating coronavirus variants at extremely low dosage

Japanese scientists created "elite" antibodies that defeat various coronavirus variants even at an extremely low dose through a new method that accelerated the months-long process of finding such extraordinary antibody candidates to just ten days.

27 Sep 2021

A review of drugs harmful in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers investigate a number of drugs that are believed to potentially worsen outcomes in patients with COVID-19.

26 Sep 2021

Study to determine the characteristics and outcome of patients hospitalized with COVID-19

The study summarized the clinical presentation and demographic features of patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19.

26 Sep 2021

Childhood asthma is not a risk factor for COVID-19

A new study provides new insights on the association of childhood asthma and COVID-19.

26 Sep 2021

Researchers describe a novel role for hnRNP E1 protein in binding DNA in the nucleus

Cancer is a devastating disease and is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. One of the hallmarks of cancer is genomic instability, or the tendency to accumulate mutations and damage to the DNA that leads to genome alterations during cell division.

25 Sep 2021

Study shows resilience as a character trait to overcome spinal cord injuries

September is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness month. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, approximately 296,000 Americans are currently living with SCI, with around 17,900 new cases occurring each year.

25 Sep 2021

3D-printed vaccine patch provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot

Scientists at Stanford University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have created a 3D-printed vaccine patch that provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot.

25 Sep 2021

Research explores the evolution and function of human growth hormone receptor gene

A new study delves into the evolution and function of the human growth hormone receptor gene and asks what forces in humanity's past may have driven changes to this vital piece of DNA.

25 Sep 2021

Diminished waveforms on EKGs of hospitalized patients can help predict worsening health, death

Specific and dynamic changes on electrocardiograms (EKGs) of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 or influenza can help predict a timeframe for worsening health and death, according to a new Mount Sinai study.

25 Sep 2021

Video game style technology could reduce rehabilitation time for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries

Academic and engineering experts from the University of Strathclyde and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, have teamed up with UK and European partners to reduce rehabilitation times for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries by up to 30% using video game style technology.

25 Sep 2021

Small CT brain scanner fitted in ambulances or emergency aircraft could save lives of stroke patients

Adelaide company Micro-X has started developing a small CT brain scanner that can be fitted in ambulances and emergency aircraft. If successful, the device will allow paramedics and retrieval teams to diagnose and then start treating stroke patients in the golden hour – the first hour after a stroke.

24 Sep 2021

Survey: Over half of chronic liver disease patients had procedures cancelled or delayed due to COVID-19

The results of a new patient survey by the British Liver Trust reveal that over half of chronic liver disease patients say they’ve had procedures cancelled or delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Sep 2021

Researchers receive $3.7 million grant to diagnose and treat concussion-related eye disorder

Nearly half of adolescents and young adults with lingering symptoms of concussion suffer from an eye coordination disorder that causes blurred and double vision, headaches and difficulties concentrating. There is no proven method for treating the condition when it occurs after a head injury.

24 Sep 2021

Hospital News and Research

B cell activating anti-CD73 antibody for the immunotherapy of COVID-19

Study suggests two doses of COVID-19 vaccine may offer some protection for kidney transplant patients

SARS-CoV-2 infection less severe in children and youth during first part of the pandemic

Widely used osteoporosis drug protects against type 2 diabetes, says research

Scientists develop 'elite' antibodies capable of defeating coronavirus variants at extremely low dosage

A review of drugs harmful in COVID-19

Study to determine the characteristics and outcome of patients hospitalized with COVID-19

Childhood asthma is not a risk factor for COVID-19

Researchers describe a novel role for hnRNP E1 protein in binding DNA in the nucleus

Study shows resilience as a character trait to overcome spinal cord injuries

3D-printed vaccine patch provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot

Research explores the evolution and function of human growth hormone receptor gene

Diminished waveforms on EKGs of hospitalized patients can help predict worsening health, death

Video game style technology could reduce rehabilitation time for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries

Small CT brain scanner fitted in ambulances or emergency aircraft could save lives of stroke patients

Survey: Over half of chronic liver disease patients had procedures cancelled or delayed due to COVID-19

Researchers receive $3.7 million grant to diagnose and treat concussion-related eye disorder

Spirit Halloween continues to raise money for hospitalized kids despite challenging times

NCI recognizes UC Davis as one of the most elite cancer centers

Promising data from early clinical trials of new anticancer therapies presented at ESMO Congress 2021

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

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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