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New study suggests metformin is associated with less severe COVID-19 across prediabetic individuals

In a new study, researchers illustrated that metformin was associated with decreased coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity among prediabetic patients.

1 Sep 2022

What is the influence of individual infectiousness variation on COVID-19 spread across households?

In a new study, scientists characterized the effect of individual infectiousness variance on the transmission heterogeneity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among households.

1 Sep 2022

Immunosuppressive therapies for COVID-19 treatment

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of baricitinib, netakimab, and tocilizumab against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

31 Aug 2022

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

A new review sheds light on the origins of this virus and recently acquired knowledge about its disease mechanism and the preventive and therapeutic measures appropriate in this situation.

31 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen levels and patient outcomes

In a new study, researchers assessed the correlation between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleocapsid (N) antigen levels and hospitalized patient outcomes.

31 Aug 2022

Italian study finds SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples collected before December 2019

Researchers discuss the association of SARS-CoV-2 with morbilliform skin rash and confirms viral circulation in September 2019.

30 Aug 2022

Cedars-Sinai investigators create new blood test for early detection of common liver cancer

Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have created a blood test that uses a technology made commonly available during the COVID-19 pandemic to detect the most common form of liver cancer-;at an early enough stage that cure is possible.

30 Aug 2022

Relapse of COVID-19 symptoms and SARS-CoV-2 viral load following nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment

Researchers reported rapid relapse of COVID-19 symptoms following the administration of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in adults.

30 Aug 2022

The first dose response for SARS-CoV-2 solution exposed to UV222

Researchers used culture and molecular assays to provide the first dose-response for SARS-CoV-2 solution exposed to UV222.

30 Aug 2022

Study finds strong evidence for the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect human sperm in vitro

Researchers explored the molecular and cellular mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

30 Aug 2022

Monkeypox virus detected on household items

The CDC study describes how the monkeypox virus spreads on household surfaces.

29 Aug 2022

Herpesvirus-6 and Epstein–Barr virus reactivation across acute SARS-CoV-2 patients

In a new story, scientists explored human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation among acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

29 Aug 2022

Study identifies two potential serological biomarkers of monkeypox infection

In a new study, researchers pursued two monkeypox virus (MPXV) immune targets, A35R and H3L, that could be deployed in a serological assay to identify recent MPXV cases.

29 Aug 2022

The clinical and virological outcomes associated with molnupiravir or nirmatrelvir–ritonavir use in hospitalized patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Researchers investigated whether early treatment with oral antivirals prevented all-cause mortality in hospitalized patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 new variant of concern Omicron BA.2 subvariant.

29 Aug 2022

Polymerase News and Research

New study suggests metformin is associated with less severe COVID-19 across prediabetic individuals

What is the influence of individual infectiousness variation on COVID-19 spread across households?

Immunosuppressive therapies for COVID-19 treatment

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen levels and patient outcomes

Italian study finds SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples collected before December 2019

Cedars-Sinai investigators create new blood test for early detection of common liver cancer

Relapse of COVID-19 symptoms and SARS-CoV-2 viral load following nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment

The first dose response for SARS-CoV-2 solution exposed to UV222

Study finds strong evidence for the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect human sperm in vitro

Monkeypox virus detected on household items

Herpesvirus-6 and Epstein–Barr virus reactivation across acute SARS-CoV-2 patients

Study identifies two potential serological biomarkers of monkeypox infection

The clinical and virological outcomes associated with molnupiravir or nirmatrelvir–ritonavir use in hospitalized patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19

The effectiveness of nirmatrelvir in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes during the Omicron surge

Preliminary study shows tecovirimat was well tolerated by patients with monkeypox

What are the clinical characteristics and complications of patients with a monkeypox infection?

A complex immunological landscape emerges in South Africa after Omicron BA.1/BA.2

SARS-CoV-2 mutational spectra based on reconstructed phylogenetic tree

Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus coinfection in children

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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