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What are the effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on the human gut microbiome?

Researchers evaluated the short-term effects of four non-nutritive sweeteners on the human microbiome, glucose tolerance, and additional health parameters in a randomized-controlled trial encompassing 120 healthy adults.

24 Aug 2022

Absolute vaccine effectiveness for third and fourth doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine against Omicron

Researchers analyzed the efficacy of the SARS-CoV-2 fourth-dose vaccination relative to no vaccination towards the Omicron BA.1 variant.

24 Aug 2022

The safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a muco-trapping monoclonal antibody delivered by inhalation

Researchers conducted a phase I clinical trial of IN-006, an inhaled monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19.

24 Aug 2022

Study finds link between high-density lipoprotein and COVID-19

A new study has highlighted the significance of high-density lipoprotein COVID-19 pathogenesis and outcome.

24 Aug 2022

Transposable element expression changes in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers observed that transposable element activation is impaired during infection with SARS-CoV-2.

24 Aug 2022

Study shows 44% of global cancer deaths are preventable

A recent study estimates the global cancer burden triggered by behavioral, environmental, occupational, and metabolic risk factors.

24 Aug 2022

More daily steps appears to lower risk of diabetes

The current study examines the potential association between daily step counts and diabetes risk.

24 Aug 2022

Case report on the post-orgasmic illness treated with antihistamines

Scientists discuss a post-orgasmic illness syndrome patient’s experience of being treated with an antihistamine.

23 Aug 2022

Non-hospitalized COVID patients show only minor cognitive impairments at long-term follow up

Now, a new study published in the PLOS ONE journal aims to analyze cognitive deficits in non-hospitalized patients 8 to 13 months post-COVID-19.

23 Aug 2022

Glucokinase activator AZD1656 shows potential benefit for diabetics with moderate to severe COVID-19

A new study examines the potential benefit of the glucokinase activator molecule AZD1656 in the ARCADIA trial.

23 Aug 2022

Fast and sensitive paper-based nucleic acid assay for SARS-CoV-2

A paper-based diagnostic has been developed by Jinghong Li, Weimin Li, Ruijin Deng, and colleagues from Boston University for the identification of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with high sensitivity.

23 Aug 2022

Updated guidelines on the Valneva SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

The WHO provides interim guidelines for the use of the Valneva vaccine.

23 Aug 2022

New preclinical drug candidate shows promise in eradicating gonorrhea bacteria

A new preclinical drug candidate developed by scientists at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) shows great promise in eradicating the bacteria causing gonorrhea, according to a new publication.

23 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern emerging from chronic COVID infections, study shows

The coronavirus variants of concern are emerging from chronic, long-term COVID infections in people who may be immune comprised and unable to clear the virus, a new study strongly suggests.

23 Aug 2022

Routine risk assessment and extra vigilance needed to prevent pressure injuries among ICU patients with COVID-19

Patients critically ill with COVID-19 are at exceptionally high risk for developing healthcare-associated pressure injuries (HAPrIs), and nurses and other clinicians should be extra vigilant with assessments and protective interventions, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care.

23 Aug 2022

Disease/Infection News

What are the effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on the human gut microbiome?

Absolute vaccine effectiveness for third and fourth doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine against Omicron

The safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a muco-trapping monoclonal antibody delivered by inhalation

Study finds link between high-density lipoprotein and COVID-19

Transposable element expression changes in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study shows 44% of global cancer deaths are preventable

More daily steps appears to lower risk of diabetes

Case report on the post-orgasmic illness treated with antihistamines

Non-hospitalized COVID patients show only minor cognitive impairments at long-term follow up

Glucokinase activator AZD1656 shows potential benefit for diabetics with moderate to severe COVID-19

Fast and sensitive paper-based nucleic acid assay for SARS-CoV-2

Updated guidelines on the Valneva SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

New preclinical drug candidate shows promise in eradicating gonorrhea bacteria

SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern emerging from chronic COVID infections, study shows

Routine risk assessment and extra vigilance needed to prevent pressure injuries among ICU patients with COVID-19

Analysis finds link between regular physical activity and lower risk of COVID-19 severity

Marburg outbreak in Ghana causes African countries to stay alert

Case report describes clinical manifestation of monkeypox, SARS-CoV-2, and HIV coinfection

Investigating the missing link between COVID-19 and anosmia

Epistasis leads to the reduction in genetic barrier to COVID-19 neutralizing antibody escape

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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