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Blood culture vs. metagenomic next-generation sequencing for the detection of pathogenic microbes in patients with suspected bloodstream infections

A recent study published in Scientific Reports compared the detection of pathogenic microbes between blood culture and metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients suspected of bloodstream infections.

13 Jun 2023

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Researchers evaluated the impact of diet patterns on the gut microbiome among obese individuals.

13 Jun 2023

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy doesn't spill over to routine childhood vaccinations, US polls reveal

Media attention on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the US raises concerns about the impact on routine childhood immunizations, with potential disruptions to vaccination rates and school-based requirements.

13 Jun 2023

Metformin shows promising antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

Metformin, a widely available oral medication, reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load by 3.6-fold in outpatient trial, offering a potential treatment option. Ivermectin and fluvoxamine show no significant virologic effect.

12 Jun 2023

Metformin reduces risk of long COVID by over 40%

Researchers discuss whether metformin, ivermectin, or fluvoxamine could reduce the risk of long COVID if administered shortly after infection.

12 Jun 2023

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

The associations between alcohol consumption and the risk of diseases in Chinese adults.

12 Jun 2023

VLA1553 vaccine candidate for chikungunya disease produces an immune response in a phase 3 trial

The VLA1553 vaccine candidate for chikungunya disease was generally well tolerated and produced an immune response in 99% (263/266) of participants, according to a phase 3 randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet.

12 Jun 2023

Oliver Dowden: New Biothreats Radar will be key to the UK’s fight against future biological threats

A new Biothreats Radar capable of scanning biological risks that pose a threat to the public will be key to the UK's fight and preparation for future pandemics, the Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has announced today (Monday 12 June).

12 Jun 2023

Many adults infected with COVID-19 report only partial or no recovery of taste or smell

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients experienced a loss of taste and smell during and after being infected with SARS-CoV-2.

12 Jun 2023

Study: Gentle cleansers just as effective as harsh soaps in killing viruses

Gentle cleansers are just as effective in killing viruses - including coronavirus - as harsh soaps, a new study by University of Sheffield experts has found.

11 Jun 2023

Researchers identify microRNAs associated with a weakened immune response to COVID-19

A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, led by Associate Professor of Biology Youssef Idaghdour and working in collaboration with clinicians at several Abu Dhabi hospitals, investigated the association between microRNAs, a class of small RNA molecules that regulate genes, and COVID-19 severity among 259 unvaccinated COVID-19 patients living in Abu Dhabi.

11 Jun 2023

Scientists use machine learning to unveil new predictors of post-menopausal breast cancer

Researchers identify five novel correlations with post-menopausal breast cancer including urine biomarkers, blood counts, and blood biochemistry.

11 Jun 2023

Study validates vaccine effectiveness: COVID-19 shots cut hospitalization and mortality rates in England

A new study examines hospitalization and mortality rates from COVID-19 before and after the rollout of the vaccine in England.

11 Jun 2023

Disinfectants play vital role in infection control and prevention

Infection control stands as a cornerstone of modern healthcare systems, safeguarding patients, healthcare professionals, and the community at large.

10 Jun 2023

Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK

Researchers evaluated the association between Helicobacter pylori and cognition.

9 Jun 2023

Mechanistic insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the nervous system, alters its function, and causes neuropathology

Study demonstrates that SARS-CoV-2 infection and viral fusogens cause glial and neuronal fusion.

9 Jun 2023

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the fungal infection hospitalization rates?

Researchers examined hospitalizations for fungal infections during the coronavirus disease 2019.

9 Jun 2023

Investigating the alveolar type II reparative response in COVID-19 pneumonia

Researchers investigated the alveolar type II reparative response in COVID-19 pneumonia.

9 Jun 2023

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks body's metabolism to amplify COVID-19 severity

In a review article published in the journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, scientists have discussed host metabolic alteration triggered by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its effect on disease severity.

9 Jun 2023

MIS-C in children: A distinct autoimmune response to COVID-19 unveiled

The study reveals that MIS-C patients, post SARS-CoV-2 infection, develop a unique immune response against the virus' N protein, indicating a cross-reactivity with the self-protein SNX8, which might link the infection to the ensuing inflammatory syndrome.

8 Jun 2023

Disease/Infection News

Blood culture vs. metagenomic next-generation sequencing for the detection of pathogenic microbes in patients with suspected bloodstream infections

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy doesn't spill over to routine childhood vaccinations, US polls reveal

Metformin shows promising antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

Metformin reduces risk of long COVID by over 40%

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

VLA1553 vaccine candidate for chikungunya disease produces an immune response in a phase 3 trial

Oliver Dowden: New Biothreats Radar will be key to the UK’s fight against future biological threats

Many adults infected with COVID-19 report only partial or no recovery of taste or smell

Study: Gentle cleansers just as effective as harsh soaps in killing viruses

Researchers identify microRNAs associated with a weakened immune response to COVID-19

Scientists use machine learning to unveil new predictors of post-menopausal breast cancer

Study validates vaccine effectiveness: COVID-19 shots cut hospitalization and mortality rates in England

Disinfectants play vital role in infection control and prevention

Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK

Mechanistic insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the nervous system, alters its function, and causes neuropathology

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the fungal infection hospitalization rates?

Investigating the alveolar type II reparative response in COVID-19 pneumonia

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks body's metabolism to amplify COVID-19 severity

MIS-C in children: A distinct autoimmune response to COVID-19 unveiled

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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