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pAQ monitor: innovative device provides real-time surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols

Researchers presented the proof-of-concept of a pathogen Air Quality (pAQ) monitor.

13 Jul 2023

IL-9 identified as contributor to viral spread and airway inflammation in COVID-19

Researchers used a K18-hACE2 transgenic (ACE2.Tg) mouse model to demonstrate that interleukin-9 (IL-9).

13 Jul 2023

COVID-19 excess mortality measured by the Global Health Security Index

Researchers compare COVID-19 excess mortality rates across 183 countries.

13 Jul 2023

Researchers find new way to target leprosy infection

Leprosy has existed since at least Biblical times, yet scientists still don't know exactly how Mycobacterium leprae causes the disease's symptoms.

12 Jul 2023

Mathematical model shows how COVID-19 can disrupt brain function

Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University elaborated mathematical model, that imitates the work of neuron networks of brain of patients with COVID -19.

12 Jul 2023

SOUND-control: A COST Action advancing cattle disease control in Europe

Europe has faced its fair share of animal health crises, like the outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease, Avian influenza in the Netherlands (2003), and African swine fever. But what about the diseases present in many countries that don't grab the headlines?

12 Jul 2023

Outbreak investigation aims to identify the common source of exposure for a cluster of food poisoning cases

A new paper published in Eurosurveillance reports the results of an investigation aimed at identifying the common source of exposure for the cluster of cases to help pinpoint the probable origin of the infectious agent and thus promote control measures.

12 Jul 2023

What effect does honey have on human health?

Researchers reviewed existing data on the beneficial impact of honey consumption on human health.

12 Jul 2023

Does previous antibiotic treatment affect COVID-19 severity?

Researchers determine whether frequent antibiotic use increased the risk of adverse outcomes, including death, following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

12 Jul 2023

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the placenta during pregnancy?

Researchers examine host responses to SARS-CoV-2 within the placenta using transcriptomics.

12 Jul 2023

Trends in antibiotic usage among inpatients in South America during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted antibiotic use in healthcare facilities throughout South America.

12 Jul 2023

Self-reported long COVID symptoms not identified in diagnostic tests

Researchers describe chronic symptoms related to physical or mental functioning following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

12 Jul 2023

Older age and certain health conditions increase risk of COVID-19 death in boosted individuals

Researchers identify patient groups at a higher risk of death due to COVID-19 among adults who received a second booster dose in England.

12 Jul 2023

Emory, Georgia Tech researchers explore how AI can increase access to COVID-19 treatment

To address an emerging issue in health care delivery, researchers from Emory University's School of Medicine and Georgia Institute of Technology are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can offer a way to increase efficiency of diagnoses and treatment.

11 Jul 2023

48th IBS Conference focuses on viral diseases and immunology

The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is organizing the IBS-KAI Conference from July 12th to 14th at the Hotel ICC Daejeon.

11 Jul 2023

Research reveals detrimental effects of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes

Detrimental effects of all severities of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes have been discovered in a new research study from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham.

11 Jul 2023

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

Scientists investigated the association between constipation and cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, and stroke, as well as hypertension among a representative population of elderly hospitalized patients in Australia.

11 Jul 2023

The antibacterial properties of eucalyptus oil against two main oral disease pathogens

Researchers tested the efficacy of Eucalyptus oil again two bacteria responsible for dental caries.

11 Jul 2023

Could neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies pre-exposure prophylaxis be cost-effective in a population at risk for severe COVID-19?

A recent study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for COVID-19.

11 Jul 2023

mAb-based bELISA developed to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a broad spectrum of animal species

Researchers developed a mAb-based blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (bELISA) to detect SARS-CoV-2 in animals.

11 Jul 2023

Disease/Infection News

pAQ monitor: innovative device provides real-time surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols

IL-9 identified as contributor to viral spread and airway inflammation in COVID-19

COVID-19 excess mortality measured by the Global Health Security Index

Researchers find new way to target leprosy infection

Mathematical model shows how COVID-19 can disrupt brain function

SOUND-control: A COST Action advancing cattle disease control in Europe

Outbreak investigation aims to identify the common source of exposure for a cluster of food poisoning cases

What effect does honey have on human health?

Does previous antibiotic treatment affect COVID-19 severity?

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the placenta during pregnancy?

Trends in antibiotic usage among inpatients in South America during COVID-19 pandemic

Self-reported long COVID symptoms not identified in diagnostic tests

Older age and certain health conditions increase risk of COVID-19 death in boosted individuals

Emory, Georgia Tech researchers explore how AI can increase access to COVID-19 treatment

48th IBS Conference focuses on viral diseases and immunology

Research reveals detrimental effects of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

The antibacterial properties of eucalyptus oil against two main oral disease pathogens

Could neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies pre-exposure prophylaxis be cost-effective in a population at risk for severe COVID-19?

mAb-based bELISA developed to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a broad spectrum of animal species

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