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Study investigates the effect of vitamin D and fish oil on croup

Study investigates the effect of vitamin D and fish oil on croup

Babies and children under three years old are less likely to develop croup if their mothers took fish oil and vitamin D supplements during pregnancy, according to new results from a clinical trial. The findings are from a randomised controlled trial – the 'gold standard' for medical research – that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Barcelona, Spain. It is the first large study of its kind to investigate the effects of vitamin D and fish oil on croup.

5 Sep 2022

AI model detects COVID-19 infection in people’s voices

AI model detects COVID-19 infection in people’s voices

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to detect COVID-19 infection in people's voices by means of a mobile phone app, according to research to be presented on Monday at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

5 Sep 2022

Antiviral activity of favipiravir against Zika and SARS-CoV-2 in cynomolgus macaques

Antiviral activity of favipiravir against Zika and SARS-CoV-2 in cynomolgus macaques

A new study determines the antiviral efficacy of favipiravir against ZIKV and SARS-CoV-2 infections.

4 Sep 2022

The brain and fat communicate directly

The brain and fat communicate directly

Researchers examine the sensory innervation of fat cells within subcutaneous fat deposits.

4 Sep 2022

Cooler ambient temperatures in the tropics increase risk of heart attacks

Cooler ambient temperatures in the tropics increase risk of heart attacks

Scientists have long known that temperature changes impact the incidence of heart attacks. However, most of the research done so far has been in temperate climates, where temperatures range widely.

2 Sep 2022

The dynamics of neutralizing antibodies in a cohort of children and adolescents after SARS-CoV-2 infection

The dynamics of neutralizing antibodies in a cohort of children and adolescents after SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent JAMA Pediatrics study, scientists analyzed a cohort containing children and adolescents after recovering from COVID-19 to determine the dynamics of neutralizing antibodies.

2 Sep 2022

Globalization and cessation of smallpox vaccination are influencing monkeypox spread

Globalization and cessation of smallpox vaccination are influencing monkeypox spread

A recent review by Barbara S. Schnierle of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Germany, and published in the journal Viruses summarized the existing knowledge about MPXV, the disease it causes, and the strategies to curb its spread.

1 Sep 2022

CDC recommends Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine to be used as primary series option for adolescents

CDC recommends Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine to be used as primary series option for adolescents

Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo that Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine be used as another primary series option for adolescents ages 12 through 17.

1 Sep 2022

Molecular fate-mapping of antibodies shows effects of antigenic imprinting

Molecular fate-mapping of antibodies shows effects of antigenic imprinting

In a new study, researchers developed a molecular fate-mapping method for differential detection of antibodies derived from specific B cell clones.

1 Sep 2022

How does origin impact antiviral immune response?

How does origin impact antiviral immune response?

A new study observed differential antiviral responses in Indian and European individuals.

1 Sep 2022

Analysis of the seasonality of common human coronaviruses

Analysis of the seasonality of common human coronaviruses

A new study published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal aimed to analyze the circulation of four common HCoVs from July 2014 to November 2021 in the US.

31 Aug 2022

The war in Ukraine and resulting massive population displacement has enhanced epidemic typhus risk

The war in Ukraine and resulting massive population displacement has enhanced epidemic typhus risk

The ongoing war in Ukraine has caused massive destruction in the region, enhancing the risk of epidemic typhus.

31 Aug 2022

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

A new review attempts to summarize all known about the relationship between viral illness and parkinsonian disorders to facilitate further research.

31 Aug 2022

Immunosuppressive therapies for COVID-19 treatment

Immunosuppressive therapies for COVID-19 treatment

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of baricitinib, netakimab, and tocilizumab against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

31 Aug 2022

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

A new review sheds light on the origins of this virus and recently acquired knowledge about its disease mechanism and the preventive and therapeutic measures appropriate in this situation.

31 Aug 2022

Italian study finds SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples collected before December 2019

Italian study finds SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples collected before December 2019

Researchers discuss the association of SARS-CoV-2 with morbilliform skin rash and confirms viral circulation in September 2019.

30 Aug 2022

Does Langya virus pose a spillover threat?

Does Langya virus pose a spillover threat?

Researchers assess the potential impact of the Langya virus, its current risk, and what measures might help to contain this virus.

30 Aug 2022

Naturally occurring compound possesses antibacterial activity against several microorganisms

Naturally occurring compound possesses antibacterial activity against several microorganisms

University researchers have found a naturally occurring compound, known as hydroquinine, has bacterial killing activity against several microorganisms.

30 Aug 2022

A simple and low-cost method to identify valve dysfunction

A simple and low-cost method to identify valve dysfunction

Aortic valve stenosis occurs when the aortic valve narrows, constricting blood flow from the heart through the artery and to the entire body.

30 Aug 2022

What is the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 variant?

What is the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 variant?

Researchers recently assessed the infectivity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.2.75 variant compared to preexisting variants.

30 Aug 2022

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