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Ondansetron use associated with increased survival in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients

A recent study analyzes real-world data using artificial intelligence to provide insights into using ondansetron, an antiemetic agent, among SARS-CoV-2 positive patients.

14 Oct 2021

Methods used to limit transmission of SARS-CoV-2 effective against other viruses in China

Researchers from Shenzhen's Children's Hospital have been investigating the occurrence of these diseases while these measures were in effect to understand better how to curb their transmission.

14 Oct 2021

COVID-19 booster for immunosuppressed patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers have published correspondence detailing the reasoning behind providing a third booster dose to patients with inflammatory bowel disease that have been treated with drugs that can reduce the response to the COVID-19 vaccines.

14 Oct 2021

Non-invasive optical probe reveals the complex changes in tumors after immunotherapy

Johns Hopkins University engineers are the first to use a non-invasive optical probe to understand the complex changes in tumors after immunotherapy, a treatment that harnesses the immune system to fight cancer.

13 Oct 2021

COVID-19 linked to newborn complications

A recent study discusses whether pregnant women with the COVID-19 are at a higher risk for poor outcomes for themselves and their babies.

13 Oct 2021

Cardiac CTA parameters predict mortality after transcatheter aortic valve replacement

According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), cardiac CTA-derived left atrium emptying fraction (LAEF) improves predictive performance of established clinical risk scores and may be used to assess patients' risk during pre-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) workup and postprocedural surveillance.

13 Oct 2021

Study shows how tissue-derived T cells can damage other organs in stem cell transplant patients

More than 40,000 allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants are carried out worldwide every year, mostly for patients suffering from leukemia or other diseases of the hematopoietic system.

13 Oct 2021

Study reveals the zoonotic potential of the rat Sialodacryoadenitis virus

A new review aimed to describe the current state of knowledge on Sialodacryoadenitis virus, along with its characteristics and potential zoonotic threat.

13 Oct 2021

Role of CRISPR-Cas12a visual biosensor in detection of SARS-CoV-2

A new study aimed to develop a novel CRISPR-Cas12a powered visual biosensor for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

13 Oct 2021

New method to diagnose anosmia

In a recent study, researchers discuss a new method of tracking the Nav1.7 channel to reduce the reliance on more invasive diagnostic measures.

13 Oct 2021

New high-throughput assay could help development of anti-COVID-19 drugs

In a recent study, researchers develop a new high-throughput assay that allows for rapid screening of potential inhibitors.

13 Oct 2021

New stimulation method provides effective and personalized pain relief without side effects

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a completely new stimulation method, using ultra-thin microelectrodes, to combat severe pain.

13 Oct 2021

Genetic characteristics of possible new Alphacoronavirus species found in Bats

A recent study identifies a novel Alphacoronavirus isolated from bats, in Korea, in 2020.

13 Oct 2021

The relationship between COVID-19 certification and vaccine uptake

A new study analyzed the impact that the introduction of COVID-19 certificates has had on vaccine uptake.

13 Oct 2021

COVID-19 vaccination induces transient increase in cellular and antibody responses to S1 antigenic sequence

Scientists have characterized T-cell, B-cell, and IgG responses to S antigenic sequences to evaluate vaccine effectiveness.

13 Oct 2021

Impact of BRCA1 mRNA expression on survival of patients breast and colorectal cancer

Oncotarget published "Opposing effects of BRCA1 mRNA expression on patient survival in breast and colorectal cancer and variations among African American, Asian, and younger patients" which reported that LMNB2 is a chromatin remodeling protein that also plays a role in eukaryotic cell proliferation by organizing the nuclear membrane during mitosis.

13 Oct 2021

EQIPD consortium develops quality system to facilitate adherence to evidence-based research practices

The European Quality in Preclinical Data (EQIPD) consortium has announced the official finalisation of the EQIPD Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) project.

12 Oct 2021

New source of stem cells could help treat people with Alagille syndrome

Researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys have discovered a new source of stem cells just outside the liver that could help treat people living with Alagille syndrome, a rare, incurable genetic disorder in which the bile ducts of the liver are absent, leading to severe liver damage and death.

12 Oct 2021

Researchers compare two types of mindful breathing to reduce pain

It’s long been known that meditative mindful breathing helps with various health conditions, including pain.

12 Oct 2021

Research finds county-level differences in COVID outcomes based on college policy

A recent study panalyzes the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections and related deaths in education campuses.

12 Oct 2021

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Ondansetron use associated with increased survival in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients

Methods used to limit transmission of SARS-CoV-2 effective against other viruses in China

COVID-19 booster for immunosuppressed patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Non-invasive optical probe reveals the complex changes in tumors after immunotherapy

COVID-19 linked to newborn complications

Cardiac CTA parameters predict mortality after transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Study shows how tissue-derived T cells can damage other organs in stem cell transplant patients

Study reveals the zoonotic potential of the rat Sialodacryoadenitis virus

Role of CRISPR-Cas12a visual biosensor in detection of SARS-CoV-2

New method to diagnose anosmia

New high-throughput assay could help development of anti-COVID-19 drugs

New stimulation method provides effective and personalized pain relief without side effects

Genetic characteristics of possible new Alphacoronavirus species found in Bats

The relationship between COVID-19 certification and vaccine uptake

COVID-19 vaccination induces transient increase in cellular and antibody responses to S1 antigenic sequence

Impact of BRCA1 mRNA expression on survival of patients breast and colorectal cancer

EQIPD consortium develops quality system to facilitate adherence to evidence-based research practices

New source of stem cells could help treat people with Alagille syndrome

Researchers compare two types of mindful breathing to reduce pain

Research finds county-level differences in COVID outcomes based on college policy

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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