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Cocktail of IgG3 antibodies could have a potent clinical effect against SARS-CoV-2

Is it possible to improve the antibodies that the body produces to fight SARS-CoV2? In a study led by researchers from Lund University in Sweden, this was investigated by redesigning antibodies and combining them against the virus.

18 Apr 2023

AI software can accurately detect tuberculosis from chest X-rays, study shows

AI software can accurately detect TB from chest X-rays, a study being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark, (15-18 April), shows.

18 Apr 2023

Severe COVID-19 patients 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months

Patients with severe COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation are 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months compared to their peers without severe infection, according to research presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Apr 2023

Did COVID-19-associated lockdowns increase the rate of memory decline in patients with cognitive impairments?

Researchers investigated whether COVID-19-associated lockdown measures had an impact on the cognitive decline rate.

18 Apr 2023

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth

Researchers discussed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth.

18 Apr 2023

Understanding human mycobiome commensalism and pathogenesis

Researchers explored commensalism and pathogenesis relationships in the human mycobiome.

18 Apr 2023

Study indicates that the planetary health diet increases probiotic-associated bacteria in the gut microbiome

Researchers analyzed whole-genome data from fecal samples of healthy volunteers following three diets

18 Apr 2023

Edible mushrooms: the role of antioxidant compounds as potential candidates for neurodegenerative disease prevention and treatment

Researchers evaluated whether edible mushrooms aid in preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

18 Apr 2023

Is there an association between maternal diet and birth weight for gestational age?

Researchers determined the association between maternal diet and infant weight at gestational age.

18 Apr 2023

Unravelling the factors influencing host tropism of SARS-CoV-2-related bat coronaviruses

Researchers investigated the tropism of SC2r-CoVs infecting Rhinolophus bats.

18 Apr 2023

Was resuming in-person vs virtual instruction for school students associated with differences in COVID-19 incidence?

Researchers assessed whether in-person education increased coronavirus disease 2019 incidence.

18 Apr 2023

Scientists discover a protein domain that could lead to new COVID-19 treatments

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists exploring bioenergy plant genetics have made a surprising discovery: a protein domain that could lead to new COVID-19 treatments.

18 Apr 2023

As pandemic emergencies end, people battling long covid feel ‘swept under the rug’

Lost careers. Broken marriages. Dismissed and disbelieved by family and friends.

18 Apr 2023

UniSA nursing lecturer warns about sudden deafness after COVID-19 infection

A University of South Australia nursing lecturer has used her own COVID-19 experience to inform research into a little-known side effect of the virus – sudden deafness.

18 Apr 2023

Soaring healthcare costs for RSV-related complications in US seniors 60 plus

In a recent study published in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases, researchers explored the correlation between complications caused by a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the associated healthcare costs.

18 Apr 2023

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

In an article published in the journal Current Opinion in Microbiology, scientists have provided a detailed overview of the factors affecting maternal gut microbiota during pregnancy and its impact on maternal and infant health.

17 Apr 2023

Dreaded tick-borne encephalitis virus affects different cell types in the brain, study shows

The dreaded tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus infects different types of brain cells in different parts of the brain, depending on whether the affected person's immune system is activated or not.

17 Apr 2023

Metagenomic sequencing offers rapid, accurate diagnosis of antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections

Metagenomic sequencing can provide rapid and actionable antimicrobial resistance predictions to treat bloodstream infections much faster than conventional laboratory tests, and has the potential to save lives and better manage the use of antibiotics, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark (15-18 April).

17 Apr 2023

Denmark experienced a surge in invasive Strep A infections during the 2022-2023 winter season

During the 2022-2023 winter season Denmark experienced a surge in infections caused by group A streptococci (GAS), including the more dangerous, invasive types of infections (iGAS).

17 Apr 2023

Relaxation of pandemic measures resulted in the surge of Strep A infections to above pre-COVID levels

New research from France shows that infections cause by Group A Streptococcus (GAS) fell by 80% as the first COVID lockdown took effect in March 2020 and stayed at low levels until March 2022, from which point they increased by 18% a month to rise well above pre-COVID levels.

17 Apr 2023

Disease/Infection News

Cocktail of IgG3 antibodies could have a potent clinical effect against SARS-CoV-2

AI software can accurately detect tuberculosis from chest X-rays, study shows

Severe COVID-19 patients 16 times more likely to develop ventricular tachycardia within six months

Did COVID-19-associated lockdowns increase the rate of memory decline in patients with cognitive impairments?

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth

Understanding human mycobiome commensalism and pathogenesis

Study indicates that the planetary health diet increases probiotic-associated bacteria in the gut microbiome

Edible mushrooms: the role of antioxidant compounds as potential candidates for neurodegenerative disease prevention and treatment

Is there an association between maternal diet and birth weight for gestational age?

Unravelling the factors influencing host tropism of SARS-CoV-2-related bat coronaviruses

Was resuming in-person vs virtual instruction for school students associated with differences in COVID-19 incidence?

Scientists discover a protein domain that could lead to new COVID-19 treatments

As pandemic emergencies end, people battling long covid feel ‘swept under the rug’

UniSA nursing lecturer warns about sudden deafness after COVID-19 infection

Soaring healthcare costs for RSV-related complications in US seniors 60 plus

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

Dreaded tick-borne encephalitis virus affects different cell types in the brain, study shows

Metagenomic sequencing offers rapid, accurate diagnosis of antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections

Denmark experienced a surge in invasive Strep A infections during the 2022-2023 winter season

Relaxation of pandemic measures resulted in the surge of Strep A infections to above pre-COVID levels

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