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Research finds SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant to be more fatal than seasonal influenza

Adults hospitalized with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant have a higher death rate than those hospitalized with seasonal influenza, even though Omicron is considered less virulent with lower case fatality rates than the delta and alpha strains, new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark (15-18 April) suggests.

7 Apr 2023

Discovery may change the way people think about immune strategies

The human body is capable of creating a vast, diverse repertoire of antibodies - the Y-shaped sniffer dogs of the immune system that can find and flag foreign invaders.

7 Apr 2023

Study indicates that targeted interventions strengthening HIV antiretroviral therapy initiation are critical

Researchers assessed five-year trends in human immunodeficiency virus viral load suppression rates.

7 Apr 2023

Study explores the association between gut microbiome dysbiosis and uveitis

Researchers provide an overview of existing research on the correlation between uveitis and gut dysbiosis.

7 Apr 2023

Is mRNA decoding in humans structurally and kinetically distinct from bacteria?

Researchers examined molecular-level differences in ribosomal translational fidelity between humans and bacteria.

7 Apr 2023

Increasing reports of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infections mandate surveillance for toxigenic lineage M1UK

Study explores the emerging invasive group A Streptococcus M1uk lineage,

7 Apr 2023

Specific proteins in the blood may help predict which COVID-19 patients may become critically ill

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified specific proteins that may help predict which COVID-19 patients may need to be placed on ventilators to breathe and which are most likely to die of the virus.

6 Apr 2023

Post-exposure doxycycline approach leads to two-thirds reduction in STI incidence

The oral antibiotic doxycycline prevented the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when tested among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women who took the medication within 72 hours of having condomless sex, according to findings published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

6 Apr 2023

Prevalence of long-COVID among English schoolchildren: Study reveals wide-ranging impacts on health and wellbeing

Scientists have estimated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) conditions among schoolchildren in England. They have also assessed the presence of persisting symptoms among schoolchildren with or without a history of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

6 Apr 2023

Case study shows how COVID-19 breached the placenta and caused brain damage in the baby

Researchers at UHealth - the University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have shown that, in two cases, COVID-19 infection breached the placenta and caused brain damage in the newborn.

6 Apr 2023

Study sheds new light on the spread of COVID-19 in households

A new Imperial College London-led study provides the first empirical evidence for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via people's hands and frequently touched household surfaces.

6 Apr 2023

Nasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine outperforms existing vaccines in preclinical trial

Researchers assess the role of the live-attenuated vaccine sCPD9 in inducing systemic and mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

6 Apr 2023

The economic burden of RSV infections in low and middle-income countries

Researchers discuss the cost-of-illness associated with RSV infections among children in low and middle-income countries.

6 Apr 2023

How nanomedicine is revolutionizing care for cardiovascular disease

Researchers review recent advancements in nanomedicine treatment options for cardiovascular disease.

6 Apr 2023

New machine learning model estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis

A new machine learning model that estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis could pave the way for support tools that help physicians personalize treatment decisions at the patient bedside, researchers say.

6 Apr 2023

Research opens the door to new approaches for tackling antibiotic-resistant TB

University of Otago researchers have discovered new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tuberculosis (TB), opening the door to new approaches for tackling the disease that kills about 4,000 people a day.

6 Apr 2023

Global antimicrobial resistance: socioeconomic factors play an underappreciated role in the spread

Researchers investigated the association between rates of antimicrobial resistance in animals and humans and environmental, socioeconomic, and anthropogenic indicators.

6 Apr 2023

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

Scientists have recently reviewed and summarized the evidence regarding diagnosing and treating acute myocarditis.

6 Apr 2023

The impact of perinatal low-calorie sweetener exposure on the development of neural systems involved in metabolic regulation

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight reveals that consumption of low-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy can affect the metabolism and neural development of the offspring.

6 Apr 2023

mAb therapy reduces risk of hospitalization and death against Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants

Researchers assess the efficacy of monoclonal antibodies in treating COVID-19 caused by different viral variants.

6 Apr 2023

Disease/Infection News

Research finds SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant to be more fatal than seasonal influenza

Discovery may change the way people think about immune strategies

Study indicates that targeted interventions strengthening HIV antiretroviral therapy initiation are critical

Study explores the association between gut microbiome dysbiosis and uveitis

Is mRNA decoding in humans structurally and kinetically distinct from bacteria?

Increasing reports of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infections mandate surveillance for toxigenic lineage M1UK

Specific proteins in the blood may help predict which COVID-19 patients may become critically ill

Post-exposure doxycycline approach leads to two-thirds reduction in STI incidence

Prevalence of long-COVID among English schoolchildren: Study reveals wide-ranging impacts on health and wellbeing

Case study shows how COVID-19 breached the placenta and caused brain damage in the baby

Study sheds new light on the spread of COVID-19 in households

Nasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine outperforms existing vaccines in preclinical trial

The economic burden of RSV infections in low and middle-income countries

How nanomedicine is revolutionizing care for cardiovascular disease

New machine learning model estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis

Research opens the door to new approaches for tackling antibiotic-resistant TB

Global antimicrobial resistance: socioeconomic factors play an underappreciated role in the spread

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

The impact of perinatal low-calorie sweetener exposure on the development of neural systems involved in metabolic regulation

mAb therapy reduces risk of hospitalization and death against Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants

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Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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

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