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Detection of early-formed, antigen-specific clones in SARS-CoV-2-reactive B cells after longitudinal analysis

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has globally infected more than 639 million individuals and claimed over 6.6 million lives. Despite the rapid commencement of COVID-19 vaccination programs in most countries across the world, the virus has remained in circulation.

30 Nov 2022

More than half of U.S. adults weren’t concerned about the flu season, survey shows

As flu-related hospitalizations soar to record early season levels, the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, is concerned many people will be caught off-guard by this health threat and urges prompt vaccination against the virus.

30 Nov 2022

Fragment crystallizable receptor-effector functions as a key correlate for pan-sarbecovirus vaccine development

Researchers elucidated pan-sarbecovirus immune protection mechanisms by utilizing a Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus-vectored vaccine panel that covered bat strains to human strains.

30 Nov 2022

Broadly cross-reactive antibodies that protect from SARS-CoV-2 variants are revealed by virus coldspot-driven discovery

A recent study identified neutralizing antibodies against conserved SARS-CoV-2 epitopes.

30 Nov 2022

The evolutionary trajectories and mechanisms driving the emergence of post-Omicron SARS-CoV-2 lineages

Researchers summarized the mechanisms through which the SARS-CoV-2 new Omicron sublineages are evolving.

30 Nov 2022

Cryoablation is more effective than heat-based treatment for some small kidney cancers

For patients with early-stage renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) that measure between 3 and 4 centimeters, a procedure that destroys the cancer by freezing – called cryoablation – yields a lower-risk of cancer-related death compared to heat-based thermal ablation, reports a preliminary study in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

29 Nov 2022

Monkeypox renamed "mpox" in an effort to combat stigma

WHO announces that the monkeypox virus will now be referred to as “mpox” in an effort to reduce the stigmatization of this condition.

29 Nov 2022

Gut microbial flavonoid catabolite reverses fatty liver disease in mice

Researchers report that a gut microbial catabolite could reduce the cardiometabolic disease burden in mice.

29 Nov 2022

Impact of an individually tailored educational application on vaccine attitudes of pregnant women and mothers

Researchers evaluated the impact of MomsTalkShots, a personalized application, on maternal attitudes toward vaccinations.

29 Nov 2022

Photon-counting CT may help to effectively identify post-COVID patients at risk for lung damage

New CT technology outperforms conventional CT in detecting subtle damage in the lungs of patients with persistent symptoms of COVID-19, according to a new study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

29 Nov 2022

How SARS-CoV-2 immune responses vary by population due to environmental and genetic factors

Researchers investigate the genetic, immunological, and evolutionary factors that determine the vast variability observed in clinical manifestations of COVID-19.

28 Nov 2022

Large COVID vaccination study found that thrombosis and thrombocytopenia are very rare complications

Researchers determine the rates of thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia following COVID-19 vaccination and infection.

28 Nov 2022

Could mRNA vaccines triumph over other viral infections in humans and domestic animals?

Researchers review potential areas for mRNA vaccine development against pathogenic viruses other than SARS-CoV-2.

28 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant tends to spread more easily among children than prior strains

Researchers estimate the age-varying susceptibility to infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

28 Nov 2022

Innovative trial aims to quickly find effective flu treatments

A new national trial, launched today, aims to use pandemic lessons to help quickly find effective treatments for people hospitalized with severe flu.

28 Nov 2022

Researchers uncovers a link between D-amino acids and severe viral infection

Just as bricks are key components in constructing a building, molecules known as amino acids are essential components in constructing proteins in the body.

28 Nov 2022

Should older seniors risk major surgery? New research offers guidance

Nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, according to an important new study that sheds much-needed light on the risks seniors face when having invasive procedures.

28 Nov 2022

Are nasal-spray vaccines the solution to respiratory infectious diseases?

A recent study published in the journal Trends in Molecular Medicine reviewed the current efforts in developing nasal vaccines, delivery systems, and clinical applications for preventing respiratory illnesses.

28 Nov 2022

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored the lived experiences of individuals with post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (PASC) to understand the impact of the symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog on the various aspects of life including employment, daily activities, and interpersonal relationships.

27 Nov 2022

Scientists develop preclinical model of scrub typhus disease

Scientists have developed an animal model of scrub typhus using outbred CD-1 mice. Using the model, they have characterized host susceptibility to the causative pathogen, disease pathogenesis, and immune responses. The study has been published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.

27 Nov 2022

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Detection of early-formed, antigen-specific clones in SARS-CoV-2-reactive B cells after longitudinal analysis

More than half of U.S. adults weren’t concerned about the flu season, survey shows

Fragment crystallizable receptor-effector functions as a key correlate for pan-sarbecovirus vaccine development

Broadly cross-reactive antibodies that protect from SARS-CoV-2 variants are revealed by virus coldspot-driven discovery

The evolutionary trajectories and mechanisms driving the emergence of post-Omicron SARS-CoV-2 lineages

Cryoablation is more effective than heat-based treatment for some small kidney cancers

Monkeypox renamed "mpox" in an effort to combat stigma

Gut microbial flavonoid catabolite reverses fatty liver disease in mice

Impact of an individually tailored educational application on vaccine attitudes of pregnant women and mothers

Photon-counting CT may help to effectively identify post-COVID patients at risk for lung damage

How SARS-CoV-2 immune responses vary by population due to environmental and genetic factors

Large COVID vaccination study found that thrombosis and thrombocytopenia are very rare complications

Could mRNA vaccines triumph over other viral infections in humans and domestic animals?

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant tends to spread more easily among children than prior strains

Innovative trial aims to quickly find effective flu treatments

Researchers uncovers a link between D-amino acids and severe viral infection

Should older seniors risk major surgery? New research offers guidance

Are nasal-spray vaccines the solution to respiratory infectious diseases?

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

Scientists develop preclinical model of scrub typhus disease

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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