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Social changes during the COVID-19 pandemic could have exacerbated student burnout

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional predictive analysis of first-year psychology students to evaluate the incidence of burnout syndrome among adolescent university students and examine the differences in burnout levels according to personalities and anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Feb 2023

Neutralizing antibodies to Toscana and Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus found in quails

The quail could be the unknown reservoir of the Toscana virus (TOSV) and the Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus (SFSV), mosquito-borne pathogens that can infect domestic animals and also cause disease in humans.

1 Feb 2023

Immunocompromised patients more likely to die if hospitalized with COVID-19, study confirms

People with weakened immune systems remain more likely to die if hospitalized with COVID-19 than patients with normal immune systems, a new UK study has confirmed.

1 Feb 2023

New study suggests Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection drives long-term remodeling of memory B cell repertoire in vaccinated populations

A recent study posted on the bioRxiv* preprint server has longitudinally characterized the MBC repertoire and humoral response after Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection in individuals vaccinated with the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

1 Feb 2023

Could novel lineages eventually dominate the viral population?

A new study puts forward a bottom-up approach to quickly predict whether a lineage will dominate the viral population, at a particular geographical location.

1 Feb 2023

What is the impact of worries and expectations on COVID-19 symptoms?

A new study posted on the pre-print server medRxiv* aimed to analyze the association between COVID-19 symptoms and worry during the pandemic.

1 Feb 2023

Breakthrough Omicron BA.1/BA.2 infections in the triple-vaccinated linked to broad-based immunity

A new study looked at the whole spectrum of immunological reactions raised by spike and non-spike antigens following Omicron BA.1/BA.2 infections in such individuals, both with and without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Feb 2023

Study on impact of environmental changes on West Nile virus epidemiology and dynamics

Researchers performed a systematic review to identify environmental factors related to alterations in WNV (West Nile virus) transmission and vector distribution in the EU (Europe) and the MR (Mediterranean region).

1 Feb 2023

CuSTOM; Creating a healthier society by accelerating the translation of organoid technology

In this interview, we speak to Magdalena Kasendra at the CuSTOM Accelerator, about the organoid technology and how it has the power the revolutionize healthcare.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 1 Feb 2023

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Researchers developed an innovative method to diagnose respiratory viral infections (RVIs) in children using discarded facial tissues.

1 Feb 2023

Risk factors for Omicron reinfections among previously infected frontline workers in the United States

Researchers examined a prospective cohort of frontline workers in the United States (US) previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. They attempted to identify risk factors that made this highly vulnerable population prone to reinfection by SARS-CoV-2 new variant of concern (VOC), Omicron, known for its high immune evading potential.

1 Feb 2023

Repeated COVID-19 vaccination may improve public health outcomes

A recent study suggests that repeated vaccination at frequent intervals might improve COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and the trajectory of the pandemic.

1 Feb 2023

Effectiveness of exome and genome sequencing to detect undiagnosed syndromes

Scientists review existing literature to evaluate the advancements in genomic and exome sequencing for the accurate detection of undiagnosed syndromes.

1 Feb 2023

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

The main goal of this review is to provide evidence-based dietary guidelines for patients looking to manage their diabetes.

1 Feb 2023

Analysis of rebound virus suggests two separate reservoirs of latent HIV in patients

When people living with HIV take antiviral therapy (ART), their viral loads are driven so low that a standard blood test cannot detect the virus.

1 Feb 2023

Side-effects and costs are important issues for users of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, survey finds

A new survey finds that men who would be potential users of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication prefer long-acting injections over pills, but rank side effects and costs as the most important issues for them in considering whether to take PrEP.

1 Feb 2023

Disease/Infection News

Social changes during the COVID-19 pandemic could have exacerbated student burnout

Neutralizing antibodies to Toscana and Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus found in quails

Immunocompromised patients more likely to die if hospitalized with COVID-19, study confirms

New study suggests Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection drives long-term remodeling of memory B cell repertoire in vaccinated populations

Could novel lineages eventually dominate the viral population?

What is the impact of worries and expectations on COVID-19 symptoms?

Breakthrough Omicron BA.1/BA.2 infections in the triple-vaccinated linked to broad-based immunity

Study on impact of environmental changes on West Nile virus epidemiology and dynamics

CuSTOM; Creating a healthier society by accelerating the translation of organoid technology

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Risk factors for Omicron reinfections among previously infected frontline workers in the United States

Repeated COVID-19 vaccination may improve public health outcomes

Effectiveness of exome and genome sequencing to detect undiagnosed syndromes

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

Analysis of rebound virus suggests two separate reservoirs of latent HIV in patients

Side-effects and costs are important issues for users of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, survey finds

Cancer immunotherapy does not interfere with COVID-19 immunity in vaccinated patients, study shows

Oral antibiotic eye infection tablet may be effective medicine for a treatment-resistant sex bug

Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

Can reducing air pollution prevent multimorbidity?

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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