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SARS-CoV-2 induces tissue immune memory

A new study reports that the SARS-CoV-2 induces protective tissue memory that includes both humoral and cellular elements to protect specific tissue sites.

14 Oct 2021

Increased transmission in open spike conformations of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers from Yale University and the University of Texas have collaborated to investigate mutations in some VOCs.

14 Oct 2021

Mutation of cysteine residues in NRP1 reduces SARS-CoV-2 spike protein entry into cells

Researchers have been investigating altered protein conformations in variants of concern to provide further insight for future therapies against COVID-19.

14 Oct 2021

Improving COVID-19 vaccinations through contact-tracing apps

In our latest interview, News-Medical spoke to Dr. Mark Penney about how we can improve COVID-19 vaccinations through contact-tracing apps.

14 Oct 2021

Assay for the sensitive and specific identification of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Scientists described a quick and inexpensive method for accurately identifying the Delta variant by applying the double-mismatch allele-specific RT-PCR (DMAS-RT-PCR).

14 Oct 2021

Study finds relatively low rate of COVID-19 infection following full vaccination in North Carolina

A recent study seeks to investigate the characteristics of individuals with breakthrough infections post-vaccination in North Carolina, USA.

14 Oct 2021

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