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Is there an association between ABO and RhD blood groups and risk of HIV infection?

Researchers investigated the association between HIV and the ABO and RhD blood groups.

28 Apr 2023

A study surveilling Vermont wildlife detects no SARS-CoV-2

The surveillance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in wildlife in Vermont, United States (US).

28 Apr 2023

The BCG vaccine does not decrease the risk of COVID-19 in healthcare workers

Researchers evaluated whether the BCG vaccine could protect healthcare workers against coronavirus disease 2019.

28 Apr 2023

NVX-CoV2373 COVID vaccine safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 in adolescent

Research reports the results of a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of the NVX-CoV2373 vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. The study found that the vaccine was safe, immunogenic, and efficacious in preventing COVID-19, including the Delta variant, in adolescents.

27 Apr 2023

ChatGPT: A diagnostic sidekick for doctors? Caution advised for non-professionals

Research evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of ChatGPT, an AI language model, in providing medical advice online. It concludes that ChatGPT can be a useful tool for assisting human doctors in diagnosing difficult cases, but non-professionals should use it with caution.

27 Apr 2023

Post-COVID quality of life: Study reveals long-term challenges for ICU patients

Study aimed to determine the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of COVID-19 patients after hospitalization. The study found that HRQoL is limited in COVID-19 ICU patients 3- and 12-months post COVID-19 hospitalization, with significantly less improvement at 12-months compared to non-ICU patients. Mental disorders were common, highlighting the complexity of post-COVID-19 symptoms.

27 Apr 2023

Fecal microbiota transplant: Effective solution for recurrent C. difficile infections

Researchers provide an overview of fecal microbiota transplantation in treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

27 Apr 2023

Molnupiravir treatment reduces risk of long COVID in high risk patients

Among high-risk individuals, molnupiravir treatment in the acute phase of infection could prevent long COVID.

27 Apr 2023

Healthy eating lowers risk of sleep apnea

Study analyzed the relationship between diet quality and sleep outcomes in the Bogalusa Heart Study. The results suggest that higher diet quality is associated with a lower risk of sleep apnea.

27 Apr 2023

Ethanol vapor inhalation can disable influenza A virus in mice

Inhaling low concentrations of ethanol vapor can disable the influenza A virus in mice, without harmful side effects, says a new study by scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). The scientists believe it may also treat similar viruses such as the one that causes Covid-19.

27 Apr 2023

Study sheds light on immune factors responsible for contrasting SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in humans and white-tailed deer

Researchers explored the response of respiratory epithelial cells in deers to SARS-CoV-2.

27 Apr 2023

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast cancer risk.

27 Apr 2023

Research identifies Th1 memory CD4+ T cells as key to protect against emerging poxvirus skin infections

Researchers demonstrate that T helper 1 effector memory cluster of differentiation 4 T cells provide immunity against poxviruses

27 Apr 2023

What is the risk for symptomatic H5N1 virus infection in humans?

Researchers from the CDC reported on the recent outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus among domesticated and wild birds in 39 U.S. states and discussed the potential risks to humans.

27 Apr 2023

Study suggests the zoonotic-like avian H3N8 virus has limited efficiency for human-to-human transmission and is unlikely to cause severe disease in humans

Researchers demonstrated that the novel and avian hemagglutinin 3 neuraminidase 8 (H3N8) virus showed limited replication in explant cultures of lung and bronchial tissue.

27 Apr 2023

Neurological phenotypes induced by SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in neurons

Researchers explored the association between SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and burst activities in neurons.

27 Apr 2023

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Research investigates the association between garlic consumption and colorectal cancer risk, as well as the influence of garlic consumption on bacterial DNA in the blood. The study found that garlic consumption was inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk and that it influenced the gut microbiota.

26 Apr 2023

Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

Study investigates the association between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and COVID-19 outcomes. The findings suggest that MVPA is directly associated with the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is mitigated after the completion of the COVID-19 vaccination primary series.

26 Apr 2023

Rheumatologists can play a key role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease

Rheumatologists can play a major role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease, according to a paper published in the journal Pathogens by an immunologist and rheumatologists at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

26 Apr 2023

Possible risk factors for brain aneurysm development in adults living with HIV

With advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART), outcomes for adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (ALWH) have largely improved, drastically decreasing the risk of death from opportunistic infections.

26 Apr 2023

Disease/Infection News

Is there an association between ABO and RhD blood groups and risk of HIV infection?

A study surveilling Vermont wildlife detects no SARS-CoV-2

The BCG vaccine does not decrease the risk of COVID-19 in healthcare workers

NVX-CoV2373 COVID vaccine safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 in adolescent

ChatGPT: A diagnostic sidekick for doctors? Caution advised for non-professionals

Post-COVID quality of life: Study reveals long-term challenges for ICU patients

Fecal microbiota transplant: Effective solution for recurrent C. difficile infections

Molnupiravir treatment reduces risk of long COVID in high risk patients

Healthy eating lowers risk of sleep apnea

Ethanol vapor inhalation can disable influenza A virus in mice

Study sheds light on immune factors responsible for contrasting SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in humans and white-tailed deer

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Research identifies Th1 memory CD4+ T cells as key to protect against emerging poxvirus skin infections

What is the risk for symptomatic H5N1 virus infection in humans?

Study suggests the zoonotic-like avian H3N8 virus has limited efficiency for human-to-human transmission and is unlikely to cause severe disease in humans

Neurological phenotypes induced by SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in neurons

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Regular exercise lowers severe COVID-19 risk, but may raise infection odds

Rheumatologists can play a key role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease

Possible risk factors for brain aneurysm development in adults living with HIV

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