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Study finds limited evidence for IL-1 blockers in treating COVID-19

Researchers assess the effectiveness and safety outcomes of interleukin-1 blocking agents in the treatment of COVID-19.

31 Jan 2022

Drugs derived from activated protein C may limit ischemia and reperfusion injury, study suggests

A University of South Florida Health preclinical study offers molecular insight into how activated protein C (APC) may improve aging patients' tolerance to reperfusion injury – a potentially adverse effect of treatment for ischemic heart disease.

31 Jan 2022

Research shows rapid antigen tests can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron

Researchers determined the analytical sensitivity of a CE-marked fast antigen with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron, Delta, Alpha, and Gamma variants.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers identify genetic cause of rare interstitial lung disease in a young child

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has solved the medical mystery of why a 2-year-old child — seemingly healthy at birth — succumbed to an undiagnosed, rare illness.

31 Jan 2022

Study identifies drugs that could help combat mortality in patients with COVID-19

Inflammation is a defense mechanism of the body to fight pathogens. However, when it is widespread and excessive, it can aggravate the pathology and even cause death.

31 Jan 2022

Yellow fever vaccine-vectored YF-S0 as a potent COVID-19 vaccine candidate

In a new study, a team of researchers developed YF-S0, an exceptionally potent COVID-19 vaccine candidate using live-attenuated yellow fever vaccine YF17D as a vector.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers assess outcomes of a self-care program for women with pelvic organ prolapse

University of Stirling researchers will explore the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an innovative self-management program designed to help improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse.

31 Jan 2022

Study assesses the antibody response to additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine in transplant recipients

A study has begun to assess the antibody response to an additional dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in kidney and liver transplant recipients, either alone or with a concurrent reduction in immunosuppressive medication.

31 Jan 2022

3C-like protease inhibitor clinical candidate, S-217622, as a treatment for SARS-CoV-2

In a new study, a team of researchers discovered S-217622, a non-covalent SARS-CoV-2 3C-like protease (3CLpro) inhibitor clinical candidate for the treatment of COVID-19.

31 Jan 2022

Three exposures to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can induce robust neutralizing antibodies against variants

In a new study, scientists revealed that three consecutive exposures SARS-CoV-2 spike protein through infection, vaccination, or both can induce strong neutralizing antibodies against a wide variety of viral variants, including omicron.

31 Jan 2022

How many lives would vaccine sharing have saved?

In a new study, researchers have been investigating different COVID-19 vaccine sharing simulations, and how they would affect affect global mortality.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers create model to predict COVID-19 mortality

In a new study, researchers have created a model that can help determine the outcome of COVID-19 infection in patients in the ICU.

31 Jan 2022

Impact of media dissemination on the use of fluvoxamine against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers examined the changes in the total number of fluvoxamine tablets that were dispensed across retail pharmacies in the U.S.

31 Jan 2022

Study finds how a change in cell environment triggers autism with genetic vulnerability

People with autism spectrum disorders all have characteristic behavioral difficulties. Nevertheless, the important heterogeneity of their symptoms remains one of the major questions for scientists and physicians.

31 Jan 2022

Men twice as likely as women to fall victim to online sex blackmailing during pandemic

During the pandemic men were twice as likely as women to fall victim to online extortionists threatening to publish explicit photos, videos, and information about them.

31 Jan 2022

Study finds adults with disabilities have worse outcomes when hospitalized with COVID-19

Adults with disabilities have worse outcomes when hospitalized with COVID-19 than patients without disabilities, including longer hospital stays and increased risk of readmission, found new research in CMAJ

31 Jan 2022

Evaluating clinical outcomes and viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron infections

The current study showed a marked decrease in disease severity with Omicron compared to the Delta variant.

31 Jan 2022

COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected medical care for individuals who self-harm

In a new study, researchers found that people were less likely to seek medical help for self-harm and suicidal behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 Jan 2022

Estimating the impending endemic seasonality of SARS-CoV-2 in global population centers

A new study uses long-term data on the incidence of circulating coronaviruses and estimates the endemic seasonality of SARS-CoV-2 in global population centers.

31 Jan 2022

Nucleocapsid antigen found to be a sensitive biomarker for acute COVID-19 infection

In a new study, researchers found that nucleocapsid antigen in the blood (antigenemia) is a sensitive and specific biomarker for acute coronavirus disease 2019 infection.

31 Jan 2022

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Study finds limited evidence for IL-1 blockers in treating COVID-19

Drugs derived from activated protein C may limit ischemia and reperfusion injury, study suggests

Research shows rapid antigen tests can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron

Researchers identify genetic cause of rare interstitial lung disease in a young child

Study identifies drugs that could help combat mortality in patients with COVID-19

Yellow fever vaccine-vectored YF-S0 as a potent COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Researchers assess outcomes of a self-care program for women with pelvic organ prolapse

Study assesses the antibody response to additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine in transplant recipients

3C-like protease inhibitor clinical candidate, S-217622, as a treatment for SARS-CoV-2

Three exposures to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can induce robust neutralizing antibodies against variants

How many lives would vaccine sharing have saved?

Researchers create model to predict COVID-19 mortality

Impact of media dissemination on the use of fluvoxamine against COVID-19

Study finds how a change in cell environment triggers autism with genetic vulnerability

Men twice as likely as women to fall victim to online sex blackmailing during pandemic

Study finds adults with disabilities have worse outcomes when hospitalized with COVID-19

Evaluating clinical outcomes and viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron infections

COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected medical care for individuals who self-harm

Estimating the impending endemic seasonality of SARS-CoV-2 in global population centers

Nucleocapsid antigen found to be a sensitive biomarker for acute COVID-19 infection

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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