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Measles outbreak in Illinois underscores critical need for vaccination

Study reports a measles outbreak among five unvaccinated children in Illinois, highlighting the disease's high transmissibility even among those not in direct contact, underscoring the critical importance of vaccination.

17 Mar 2024

Long COVID manifests as a post-viral syndrome indistinguishable from other respiratory illnesses

Long COVID appears to manifest as a post-viral syndrome indistinguishable from seasonal influenza and other respiratory illnesses, with no evidence of increased moderate-to-severe functional limitations a year after infection, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April).

14 Mar 2024

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

It's no secret that smoking is extremely detrimental to health. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens, increasing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

14 Mar 2024

Viral infections contribute to more cases of intussusception in kids

Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study.

14 Mar 2024

New collaboration launched to support the development of vaccines against henipavirus

A new collaboration between the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and The Pirbright Institute has been launched to support the development of vaccines against henipavirus - a genus (or group) of viruses including Nipah virus.

13 Mar 2024

Major study reveals COVID vaccines protect against serious cardiac events post-infection

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on thromboembolic and cardiovascular complication risk.

13 Mar 2024

Research uncovers mechanical explanation for instability in the lungs of ARDS patients

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities may have discovered a mechanical explanation for instability observed in the lungs in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly in the aftermath of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia.

12 Mar 2024

Mtb bacteria detected in exhaled breath of 90% of individuals presenting with suspected tuberculosis

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacteria that causes a tuberculosis infection, is present in exhaled breath of 90% of those presenting with suspected tuberculosis.

11 Mar 2024

Scripps Research tests wearable devices as relief for long COVID symptoms

Scientists at the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center have partnered with the health technology company CareEvolution to launch a remote study that will investigate whether wrist-worn devices, such as activity trackers and smartwatches, can help people with long COVID manage and reduce the severity of their symptoms.

11 Mar 2024

Impact of extrahepatic organ failure characteristics on acute-on-chronic liver failure prognosis

The impact of the characteristics of extrahepatic organ failure (EHOF) including the onset time, number, type, and sequence on the prognosis of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) patients remains unknown.

11 Mar 2024

Predicting health futures: Innovative study reveals critical events in disease trajectories

Life-spanning trajectories and critical events that influence hospitalization and death.

11 Mar 2024

Nirsevimab shows 90% success in shielding infants from RSV hospitalizations

Study demonstrated a 90% effectiveness of nirsevimab in preventing RSV-associated hospitalizations in infants, with a significant finding being the timely vaccination's role in offering protection.

10 Mar 2024

mRNA vaccines train T cells in waves, study shows

mRNA vaccines developed against the spike glycoprotein of severe acute respiratory syndrome type 2 coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), displayed remarkable efficiency in combating coronavirus 19 (COVID-19).

9 Mar 2024

Single neurons encode vital physiological signals from the heart and lungs

The body self-regulates in a process known as homeostasis, and the brain is responsible for this as it is constantly monitoring all of the body's vital signals.

8 Mar 2024

Man takes 217 COVID vaccines with no ill effects, shows immune boost

A case report of a 62-year-old man receiving 217 SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations over 29 months reveals no adverse effects, increased T-cells, and spike-specific antibodies, providing unique insights into the effects of hyper-vaccination on immune responses.

7 Mar 2024

Understanding long COVID: A call for better diagnosis and treatment

A recent review in Nature Reviews Microbiology summarizes the complex mechanisms, significant impacts, and the urgent need for enhanced diagnostics and treatments for long COVID, affecting over 65 million people globally with diverse, debilitating symptoms and systemic health issues.

7 Mar 2024

Proteins regulating plasminogen-plasmin levels can help predict COVID-19 severity

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Respiratory News and Research

Measles outbreak in Illinois underscores critical need for vaccination

Long COVID manifests as a post-viral syndrome indistinguishable from other respiratory illnesses

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

Viral infections contribute to more cases of intussusception in kids

New collaboration launched to support the development of vaccines against henipavirus

Major study reveals COVID vaccines protect against serious cardiac events post-infection

Research uncovers mechanical explanation for instability in the lungs of ARDS patients

Mtb bacteria detected in exhaled breath of 90% of individuals presenting with suspected tuberculosis

Scripps Research tests wearable devices as relief for long COVID symptoms

Impact of extrahepatic organ failure characteristics on acute-on-chronic liver failure prognosis

Predicting health futures: Innovative study reveals critical events in disease trajectories

Nirsevimab shows 90% success in shielding infants from RSV hospitalizations

mRNA vaccines train T cells in waves, study shows

Single neurons encode vital physiological signals from the heart and lungs

Man takes 217 COVID vaccines with no ill effects, shows immune boost

Understanding long COVID: A call for better diagnosis and treatment

Proteins regulating plasminogen-plasmin levels can help predict COVID-19 severity

Rapid molecular testing transforms treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

Can postbiotics improve athletic performance and recovery?

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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