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Study uncovers how air pollution can trigger lung cancer in individuals with no history of smoking

A new study revealed a link between air pollution and lung cancer in non-smokers.

13 Sep 2022

The maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by monkeypox infection

A new study reviews the available evidence on the impact of monkeypox infection during pregnancy.

13 Sep 2022

How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

The current paper addresses the considerable evidence now supporting the efficacy of vitamin D in COVID-19, as well as its safety.

13 Sep 2022

World Sepsis Day 2022: Raising Sepsis Awareness with Sepsis Research FEAT

For World Sepsis Day 2022, News Medical speaks to Colin Graham, COO of Sepsis Research FEAT, about the importance of sepsis awareness, research, and potentially life-changing breakthroughs.

13 Sep 2022

Forecasting COVID-19 surges based on SARS-CoV-2 mutation surveillance

Researchers predicted surges in SARS-CoV-2 infections based on alterations in SARS-CoV-2 mutations.

13 Sep 2022

False positive monkeypox tests in low-risk patients with no exposures

Researchers reported three monkeypox diagnoses presenting atypical rashes.

13 Sep 2022

Transplacental passage of specific IgG in maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers analyzed antibody profiles of mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 and their offspring.

13 Sep 2022

Saline nasal irrigation after COVID-19 diagnosis reduces hospitalization

Starting twice daily flushing of the mucus-lined nasal cavity with a mild saline solution soon after testing positive for COVID-19 can significantly reduce hospitalization and death, investigators report.

13 Sep 2022

Treg transplantation improves bone remodeling, study says

The building blocks of a structure consist of load-bearing elements that rarely change despite renovations or repairs. They remain intact and consistent over time, but in the human body, our building blocks do just the opposite.

13 Sep 2022

Age-related changes in microbiome composition affects brain macrophages

Scientists review the impact of age-related gut microbiome composition on age-associated diseases caused by dysfunctional macrophages within the brain.

13 Sep 2022

AI-based pathology diagnosis tool in development detects 7 types of gastric cancer

Evident, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, announced the latest results from its ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool at the 20th annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Digital Pathology.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 13 Sep 2022

First report of a SARS-CoV-2 variant with an ORF7a deletion that dominated an outbreak

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Australia determined whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta-ORF7aΔ17del [open reading frame 7a protein with 17-nucleotide (nt) frameshift-inducing deletion] variant has a fitness advantage over the Delta variant lacking the ORF7aΔ17del deletion (Delta-ORF7aintact) and/or the SARS-CoV-2 lineage (A.2.2).

12 Sep 2022

SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection in vaccinated individuals induces virus-specific nasal T cells of broad specificity

Long-lasting immune cells that specifically recognize the SARS-CoV-2 virus were found in the noses of people who were infected following vaccination.

12 Sep 2022

Mucosal vaccination triggers superior T cell response against SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers in Singapore and the United States demonstrated that intranasal (I.N.) delivery of a mucosal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination triggered a superior T cell response compared to an equivalent dose of antigen delivered by the subcutaneous (S.C.) route.

12 Sep 2022

Research supports use of FFP2/3 masks for HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United Kingdom assessed the aerobiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in United Kingdom (UK) hospitals and the impact of aerosol-generating procedures (AGP).

12 Sep 2022

Vaccines that induce mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2 are needed

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United Kingdom studied assessed plasma and nasal antibody (Ab) responses induced after a year of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated hospitalization and the potential boost by subsequent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccinations in the United Kingdom (UK).

12 Sep 2022

Disease/Infection News

Study uncovers how air pollution can trigger lung cancer in individuals with no history of smoking

The maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by monkeypox infection

How effective is vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19?

World Sepsis Day 2022: Raising Sepsis Awareness with Sepsis Research FEAT

Forecasting COVID-19 surges based on SARS-CoV-2 mutation surveillance

False positive monkeypox tests in low-risk patients with no exposures

Transplacental passage of specific IgG in maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Saline nasal irrigation after COVID-19 diagnosis reduces hospitalization

Treg transplantation improves bone remodeling, study says

Age-related changes in microbiome composition affects brain macrophages

AI-based pathology diagnosis tool in development detects 7 types of gastric cancer

First report of a SARS-CoV-2 variant with an ORF7a deletion that dominated an outbreak

SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection in vaccinated individuals induces virus-specific nasal T cells of broad specificity

Mucosal vaccination triggers superior T cell response against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research supports use of FFP2/3 masks for HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients

Vaccines that induce mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2 are needed

N-dihydrogalactochitosan shows promise as a mucosal vaccine adjuvant against SARS-CoV-2

Are pesticides affecting childhood growth in low-income countries?

Update on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in animals by USDA

Long-COVID in adults and Ontario's expected burden

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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