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Review and case study illustrates the challenges of monkeypox

A new paper published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease reviews the history of this disease in and outside Africa, with special reference to its clinical difficulties.

27 Jun 2022

Study investigates the virological attributes of Omicron in a Syrian hamster model

Researchers investigated the virological attributes of SARS‐CoV‐2 new variant of concern Omicron in a Syrian hamster model.

27 Jun 2022

Model-based evidence shows SARS-CoV-2 vaccine boosters should be provided for those eligible ahead of winter

Researchers assessed the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination booster approaches in the face of arising SARS-CoV-2 variants in Europe.

27 Jun 2022

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Most research on immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 vaccine development has focused on antibody responses to the spike protein and other viral surface proteins.

24 Jun 2022

Inhibiting pore formation in cells may facilitate prevention, treatment of NASH-associated liver cancer

Need another reason to think twice before ordering that extra helping of fries? It could lead to a higher risk of developing liver cancer.

24 Jun 2022

Natural and hybrid immunity dynamics in South African mothers

Researchers evaluated natural and hybrid immunity after four COVID-19 waves in South Africa.

24 Jun 2022

Associations between maternal COVID-19 vaccination and hospitalization among infants

Researchers assessed the efficacy of maternal mRNA vaccinations during pregnancy against hospitalization for COVID-19 in infants aged <6 months.

24 Jun 2022

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States mapped the trajectory of within-host evolution of acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

24 Jun 2022

Mild COVID causes increase in neurotoxic metabolites

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers investigated the blood levels of neurotoxic metabolites in patients with mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

23 Jun 2022

Listeria-based booster vaccine strategy offers improved protection against recurrent colorectal cancer

Colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal and stomach cancers-;some of the deadliest kinds of cancer-; have high recurrence rates where the cancer comes back even after successful surgery or radiation treatment.

23 Jun 2022

The effect of immunization with bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine on the incidence of COVID-19

Researchers evaluated the impact of the OPV on the incidence of COVID-19.

23 Jun 2022

The duration of protection conferred by a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection amongst children and adolescents

Researchers evaluated the immunity dynamics following infection with SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents.

23 Jun 2022

Correlates of anamnestic humoral immunity throughout SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

A recent work posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server assessed the indicators of anamnestic humoral immunity among the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs).

23 Jun 2022

Paxlovid is shown to be effective in treating COVID-19

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published on the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) website, researchers described cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in five to 15 days following Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir ) treatment.

22 Jun 2022

Lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors can be safely vaccinated against COVID-19, study says

Cancer patients have received priority status to receive COVID-19 vaccinations but there is limited data regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccines for patients treated for lung cancer with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

22 Jun 2022

The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent review published in Immunity, researchers explored potential mechanisms of neuro-immune pathophysiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

22 Jun 2022

New perspectives on C-section and microbiota in newborns

A new study pinpoints key questions and knowledge gaps that must be addressed in order to define microbiome deficits and their link to health outcomes in infants born by Cesarian section, but also to evaluate adequate clinical intervention strategies in this population.

22 Jun 2022

COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence and severity among systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) patients in Massachusetts, United States (US), between March 1, 2020, and January 31, 2022.

22 Jun 2022

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers identified potential risk factors and incident symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the general population of the United Kingdom (UK).

21 Jun 2022

Insufficient drug exposure most likely to cause COVID-19 rebound

Paxlovid is the leading oral medication for preventing severe cases of COVID-19 in high-risk individuals.

21 Jun 2022

immunity News and Research

Review and case study illustrates the challenges of monkeypox

Study investigates the virological attributes of Omicron in a Syrian hamster model

Model-based evidence shows SARS-CoV-2 vaccine boosters should be provided for those eligible ahead of winter

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Inhibiting pore formation in cells may facilitate prevention, treatment of NASH-associated liver cancer

Natural and hybrid immunity dynamics in South African mothers

Associations between maternal COVID-19 vaccination and hospitalization among infants

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

Mild COVID causes increase in neurotoxic metabolites

Listeria-based booster vaccine strategy offers improved protection against recurrent colorectal cancer

The effect of immunization with bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine on the incidence of COVID-19

The duration of protection conferred by a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection amongst children and adolescents

Correlates of anamnestic humoral immunity throughout SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Paxlovid is shown to be effective in treating COVID-19

Lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors can be safely vaccinated against COVID-19, study says

The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

New perspectives on C-section and microbiota in newborns

COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

Insufficient drug exposure most likely to cause COVID-19 rebound

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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