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Research highlights emergence of immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised patients

New research to be presented at next week's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) highlights the risk of new immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants emerging in immunocompromised patients.

18 Apr 2024

Research confirms no association between SARS-CoV-2 and childhood asthma diagnoses

Whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection influences children's asthma risk.

16 Apr 2024

Study links pneumonia transmission in seniors to contact with young children

New research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) finds that pneumonia-causing bacteria are common in the over 60s and that contact with pre-school and young school-aged children appears to be the most important factor in the onward transmission of Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) to the over 60s.

3 Apr 2024

NIH study uncovers vulnerable sites on Epstein-Barr virus protein

Studies of interactions between two lab-generated monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and an essential Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) protein have uncovered targets that could be exploited in designing treatments and vaccines for this extremely common virus.

12 Mar 2024

SARS-CoV-2-infection and vaccine-induced antibodies wane initially but stabilize for lasting protection

A study published in Immunity shows that antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination are long-lasting, with an initial decline followed by stabilization after seven to nine months, highlighting the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines and the importance of hybrid immunity.

25 Feb 2024

Chewing tobacco linked to higher stroke and cancer risk, study finds

Chewing tobacco significantly increases the risk of strokes and several types of cancer, revealing critical health implications for its 270 million global users.

7 Feb 2024

Netherlands sees unexpected surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, younger population more affected

A study in the Netherlands reports a significant rise in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections since October 2023, with a notable decrease in the median age of patients compared to the last epidemic.

28 Jan 2024

Brain's waste removal route found in nasal lymphatics

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, South Korean researchers led by Director KOH Gou Young of the Center for Vascular Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have uncovered a distinctive network of lymphatic vessels at the back of the nose that plays a critical role in draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain.

27 Jan 2024

Study explores intratumoral microbiota as a novel frontier in cancer research

Researchers review the role of intratumoral microbiota in cancer development, suggesting its potential in predicting and treating various cancers.

14 Jan 2024

Study reveals how formaldehyde alters gene expression through epigenetics

Epigenetics, the chemical mechanisms that controls the activity of genes, allows our cells, tissues and organs to adapt to the changing circumstances of the environment around us.

2 Nov 2023

Kids with Omicron non-infectious after three days, vaccination status irrelevant

Study found that the median duration of infectivity for the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in children is three days, regardless of vaccination status. The findings suggest that current 5-day isolation policies are supported, but vaccination or booster status need not be considered in return-to-school guidelines.

24 Oct 2023

Canine transmission models provide insights into the neurological impacts of COVID-19 on human brains

The histopathologic alteration caused by SARS‑CoV‑2 on mammalian neurological systems.

20 Oct 2023

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to understand how the microbiome influences neuropsychiatric disorders.

19 Oct 2023

The potential benefits of ribavirin and pleconaril treatment on type 1 diabetes

Researchers investigate whether ribavirin and pleconaril could stimulate endogenous insulin production among individuals with incident type 1 diabetes.

8 Oct 2023

Larger lymph node threshold helps facilitate better risk stratification and treatment decisions in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

According to the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), using a 6-mm threshold, rather than a 5-mm threshold, helps facilitate better risk stratification and treatment decisions in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).

29 Sep 2023

Is the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine the booster we've been waiting for?

The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine developed by GSK and Sanofi shows promising results with a 64.7% overall effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19, according to a phase 3 trial. The vaccine performs especially well as a booster, achieving 75.9% efficacy in non-naïve subjects.

17 Sep 2023

A comprehensive analysis of first monkeypox outbreak in Shenzhen, China

This paper comprehensively analyses the first-ever monkeypox outbreak in Shenzhen, China encompassing clinical symptomatology, therapeutic approaches, epidemiological research, and comprehensive laboratory tests, aiming to establish a robust reference for future mitigation and management strategies for monkeypox.

15 Sep 2023

Can upper respiratory tract specimens be used to diagnose Tuberculosis?

The diagnostic accuracy of upper respiratory tract samples for active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).

15 Sep 2023

Phase 3 study: The efficacy of monovalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccine with AS03 adjuvant in adults

The effectiveness of a novel monovalent recombinant protein vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

15 Sep 2023

How COVID-19 targets the pancreas revealed

The study uncovers the role of the PLAC8 protein in making the human pancreas vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection, leading to pancreatic injury and complications in severe COVID-19 cases. The findings open up new avenues for understanding how the virus affects multiple organ systems and offer a potential target for future treatments.

12 Sep 2023

Nasopharyngeal News and Research

Research highlights emergence of immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised patients

Research confirms no association between SARS-CoV-2 and childhood asthma diagnoses

Study links pneumonia transmission in seniors to contact with young children

NIH study uncovers vulnerable sites on Epstein-Barr virus protein

SARS-CoV-2-infection and vaccine-induced antibodies wane initially but stabilize for lasting protection

Chewing tobacco linked to higher stroke and cancer risk, study finds

Netherlands sees unexpected surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, younger population more affected

Brain's waste removal route found in nasal lymphatics

Study explores intratumoral microbiota as a novel frontier in cancer research

Study reveals how formaldehyde alters gene expression through epigenetics

Kids with Omicron non-infectious after three days, vaccination status irrelevant

Canine transmission models provide insights into the neurological impacts of COVID-19 on human brains

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

The potential benefits of ribavirin and pleconaril treatment on type 1 diabetes

Larger lymph node threshold helps facilitate better risk stratification and treatment decisions in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Is the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine the booster we've been waiting for?

A comprehensive analysis of first monkeypox outbreak in Shenzhen, China

Can upper respiratory tract specimens be used to diagnose Tuberculosis?

Phase 3 study: The efficacy of monovalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccine with AS03 adjuvant in adults

How COVID-19 targets the pancreas revealed

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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