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Trial tests efficacy and safety of NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine among adolescents

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States described the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of the NVX-CoV2373 vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), tested in PREVENT-19 — a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial among 12- to 17-year-old adolescents in the United States (U.S).

25 Sep 2022

World Sepsis Month: Increasing Sepsis Awareness, Patient Support, and Improving Survivor Outcomes

As part of Sepsis Awareness Month, celebrated annually in September, News Medical Speaks to Dr. Ron Daniels, founder, and chief executive of the UK Sepsis Trust, about the significance of sepsis awareness, support for patients, and improving outcomes for sepsis survivors.

23 Sep 2022

Uganda confirms seven cases of Ebola and one death

Health authorities in Uganda have recently announced an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Mubende District, Uganda.

22 Sep 2022

Most people infected with SARS-CoV2 recover within 12 months, study finds

A McMaster University-led study has found that most people infected with the SARS-CoV2 virus recover within 12 months, irrespective of the severity.

22 Sep 2022

Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the Netherlands examined the role of inflammatory genes, cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CD8+ T cells), and pro-inflammatory cytokines in long-lasting severe fatigue experienced by a large number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

21 Sep 2022

What are the 2-year health outcomes among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in China?

A recent study assessed the dynamic trajectory of COVID-19 symptom burden as well as symptom persistence in those who survived SARS-CoV-2 infection for two years after being discharged from hospitals.

20 Sep 2022

Neutralizing antibody responses, breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections, and symptoms after booster BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccinations

A new study evaluated neutralizing antibody (nAb) responses against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant induced by booster vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech’s BNT162b2 messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine.

20 Sep 2022

Monkeypox infection in a smallpox-vaccinated patient

In a recent study published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, researchers at Madigan Army Medical Center assessed the characteristics of monkeypox infection in a patient vaccinated against smallpox.

20 Sep 2022

Study estimates 18 million Americans have long-COVID

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the prevalence, risk factors, and impact of post-coronavirus disease (COVID) conditions (PCC) or long COVID on daily activities among adults residing in the United States (US).

19 Sep 2022

Milken Institute and ATF announce new Request for Proposals to advance understanding of sarcoidosis

The Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy, in partnership with the Ann Theodore Foundation (ATF), is pleased to announce a new Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on understanding the underlying biology of sarcoidosis, an immune dysregulation condition.

19 Sep 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis drug can reduce the risk of deterioration in myasthenia gravis

Early intervention with rituximab, a drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), can reduce the risk of deterioration in myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes loss of muscle control.

19 Sep 2022

Vaccines used to prevent monkeypox

A new review published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases aimed to describe the efficacy of vaccinia virus-based smallpox vaccines against the current monkeypox outbreak.

18 Sep 2022

Lab experiments add further evidence to the bradykinin storm theory of COVID-19’s viral pathogenesis

A new paper published in Nature Communications adds further evidence to the bradykinin storm theory of COVID-19's viral pathogenesis - a theory that was posited two years ago by a team of researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

16 Sep 2022

COVID-19 booster shots well-tolerated by pregnant and nursing women

The COVID-19 booster shots are well tolerated by both pregnant and nursing women, a new study published Sept.8 in JAMA Network Open concluded.

14 Sep 2022

Winners of the 2022 CURE-19 Research Pilot Grants announced

The Arnhold Institute for Global Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and NYC Health + Hospitals have announced the 2022 awardees of the CURE-19 Research Pilot Grants, an initiative to support collaborative, interdisciplinary COVID-19 research that will address both the pandemic and root causes of health disparities in New York City.

14 Sep 2022

Study highlights the efficacy of MVA-BN booster vaccination in inducing durable B cell memory responses against monkeypox

In a new study, researchers assessed the immunogenicity, safety, and booster-efficacy of the Modified Vaccinia virus Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine currently being used for immunization against monkeypox.

14 Sep 2022

Researchers identify various sub-types of Long COVID for the first time

All-Luxembourg study finds that Long COVID is not just a single disease but can take a variety of forms with different symptoms and potential treatments.

14 Sep 2022

First-of-its-kind messenger RNA therapy developed for ovarian cancer, cachexia

Researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University have developed a promising, first-of-its-kind messenger RNA therapy for ovarian cancer as well as cachexia, a muscle-wasting condition associated with cancer and other chronic illnesses.

13 Sep 2022

Study explores olfactory dysfunction in long COVID patients

A new study described the sociodemographic features and comorbidities of patients with long COVID and olfactory dysfunction.

13 Sep 2022

Immunotherapy before surgery improves outcomes in many patients with stage II–IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

In an international, multicenter Phase II clinical trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 63.3% of patients with stage II–IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) saw their tumors nearly or completely disappear when treated with immunotherapy before surgery.

13 Sep 2022

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Trial tests efficacy and safety of NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine among adolescents

World Sepsis Month: Increasing Sepsis Awareness, Patient Support, and Improving Survivor Outcomes

Uganda confirms seven cases of Ebola and one death

Most people infected with SARS-CoV2 recover within 12 months, study finds

Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired

What are the 2-year health outcomes among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in China?

Neutralizing antibody responses, breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections, and symptoms after booster BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccinations

Monkeypox infection in a smallpox-vaccinated patient

Study estimates 18 million Americans have long-COVID

Milken Institute and ATF announce new Request for Proposals to advance understanding of sarcoidosis

Rheumatoid arthritis drug can reduce the risk of deterioration in myasthenia gravis

Vaccines used to prevent monkeypox

Lab experiments add further evidence to the bradykinin storm theory of COVID-19’s viral pathogenesis

COVID-19 booster shots well-tolerated by pregnant and nursing women

Winners of the 2022 CURE-19 Research Pilot Grants announced

Study highlights the efficacy of MVA-BN booster vaccination in inducing durable B cell memory responses against monkeypox

Researchers identify various sub-types of Long COVID for the first time

First-of-its-kind messenger RNA therapy developed for ovarian cancer, cachexia

Study explores olfactory dysfunction in long COVID patients

Immunotherapy before surgery improves outcomes in many patients with stage II–IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

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