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What is the SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility among United States residents?

In a new study, researchers estimated region-specific basic reproduction number (R0) values for metropolitan statistical areas in the US, based on compartmental modeling with reproduced SARS-CoV-2 surveillance data.

20 Sep 2022

What are the 2-year health outcomes among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in China?

A recent study assessed the dynamic trajectory of COVID-19 symptom burden as well as symptom persistence in those who survived SARS-CoV-2 infection for two years after being discharged from hospitals.

20 Sep 2022

Neutralizing antibody responses, breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections, and symptoms after booster BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccinations

A new study evaluated neutralizing antibody (nAb) responses against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant induced by booster vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech’s BNT162b2 messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine.

20 Sep 2022

What are the effects of pesticides on neonates' health?

A new study explores the impact of pesticide exposure in neonates, reviewing current literature while evaluating the research methods used in this area.

20 Sep 2022

Clinical practice recommendations provide evidence-based clinical guidelines on the management of erectile dysfunction in Australia

New clinical guidelines from the USANZ and the AChSHM for the RACP could help manage erectile dysfunction better "amid saturation advertising of online men's health platforms."

20 Sep 2022

Regular fish oil consumption found effective in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes

In a new study, researchers investigated whether regular fish oil use decreased the risk of contracting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

20 Sep 2022

New mechanistic insights on the origin of SARS-CoV-2-induced neurological disorders

Researchers explored the effect of SARS-CoV-2 exposure on the brain.

20 Sep 2022

The potential of nanobody engineering in the development of SARS-CoV-2 antivirals and diagnostic tools

Researchers investigated nanobody engineering to develop antivirals and diagnostic tools against SARS-CoV-2.

20 Sep 2022

Scientists find evidence of fungal organism Histoplasma capsulatum in Antarctica

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20 Sep 2022

Endogenous exosomes act as decoys for SARS-CoV-2

A recent study published in the journal PLoS Biology discussed exosomes as potential decoys for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

20 Sep 2022

Coronavirus shedding by straw-colored fruit bats in Africa with potential for zoonotic pathogen transmission

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers evaluated the temporal shedding patterns of coronavirus (CoV) in Eidolon helvum, the straw-colored fruit bat.

20 Sep 2022

New SIO-ASCO practice guideline addresses the use of integrative therapies for cancer pain management

A new joint practice guideline from the Society for Integrative Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. has been published to address gaps in healthcare providers' knowledge of how to safely and effectively treat common cancer symptoms and side effects using integrative medicine approaches.

19 Sep 2022

Environmental surveillance detects poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in Israel

The wastewater environmental surveillance conducted in Jerusalem, Israel, has detected an increasing population of poliovirus type 2. Furthermore, these viral isolates are associated with vaccine-derived viral strains.

19 Sep 2022

New white paper outlines the issues surrounding delays in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases

A steering committee of pulmonary experts and primary care physicians (PCPs) released today a white paper outlining the issues surrounding delays in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) like pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

19 Sep 2022

HBP researchers provide 3D maps of four new brain areas that play key role in cognitive functions

Researchers of the Human Brain Project have mapped four new areas of the human anterior prefrontal cortex that plays a major role in cognitive functions.

19 Sep 2022

Highly sensitive mask can detect respiratory viruses in the air within 10 minutes

Scientists have created a face mask that can detect common respiratory viruses, including influenza and the coronavirus, in the air in droplets or aerosols.

19 Sep 2022

Collaborative network wins $8 million grant to identify biomarkers for acute rheumatic fever

A collaborative network led by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has received an $8 million grant from the Leducq Foundation to fund a project that will look to identify and validate biomarkers for acute rheumatic fever (ARF).

19 Sep 2022

Researchers identify a genetic defect in alveolar macrophages that causes lung disease

New discovery on the causes of PAP lung disease can also offer solutions for treating obesity and heart disease. The research group of Associate Professor Alexander Mildner at the University of Turku, Finland, identified a genetic defect that causes the accumulation of lipids in the pulmonary alveoli.

19 Sep 2022

Comparative hospitalization and mortality risk in the US population during the Omicron and Delta periods

Researchers compared in-hospital mortality across COVID-19 pandemic periods.

19 Sep 2022

The relationship between antigen concentration and diagnostic test performance for SARS-CoV-2 on different types of samples

Researchers investigated how antigen concentration and viral load in different specimen types affected the performance of SARS-CoV-2 rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs).

19 Sep 2022

Medical Science News

What is the SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility among United States residents?

What are the 2-year health outcomes among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in China?

Neutralizing antibody responses, breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections, and symptoms after booster BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccinations

What are the effects of pesticides on neonates' health?

Clinical practice recommendations provide evidence-based clinical guidelines on the management of erectile dysfunction in Australia

Regular fish oil consumption found effective in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes

New mechanistic insights on the origin of SARS-CoV-2-induced neurological disorders

The potential of nanobody engineering in the development of SARS-CoV-2 antivirals and diagnostic tools

Scientists find evidence of fungal organism Histoplasma capsulatum in Antarctica

Endogenous exosomes act as decoys for SARS-CoV-2

Coronavirus shedding by straw-colored fruit bats in Africa with potential for zoonotic pathogen transmission

New SIO-ASCO practice guideline addresses the use of integrative therapies for cancer pain management

Environmental surveillance detects poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in Israel

New white paper outlines the issues surrounding delays in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases

HBP researchers provide 3D maps of four new brain areas that play key role in cognitive functions

Highly sensitive mask can detect respiratory viruses in the air within 10 minutes

Collaborative network wins $8 million grant to identify biomarkers for acute rheumatic fever

Researchers identify a genetic defect in alveolar macrophages that causes lung disease

Comparative hospitalization and mortality risk in the US population during the Omicron and Delta periods

The relationship between antigen concentration and diagnostic test performance for SARS-CoV-2 on different types of samples

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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