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How natural alterations inside the SARS-CoV-2 glycan barrier affect spike protein dynamics

Researchers explored how the natural alterations inside the SARS-CoV-2 glycan barrier affect the spike protein dynamics.

22 Aug 2022

Dentists need to be aware of and alert to oral monkeypox symptomology, warn experts

Monkeypox is an increasing worldwide problem recently declared a public health emergency in the United States. Among classical symptoms that include fever, muscle aches, lymph node swelling and rash are oral lesions present in up to 70% of cases.

22 Aug 2022

Smoking and the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

A recent study examines the potential effects of tobacco use on COVID-19.

21 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination reveals HIV hiding in immune cells

Vaccination with a SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine revealed HIV hiding in immune cells in blood from people with HIV, according to lab research led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

19 Aug 2022

New study estimates how long people with mild COVID-19 are infectious

A new study of 57 people with mild COVID-19 estimates how long people are infectious for and when they can safely leave isolation.

19 Aug 2022

Researchers investigate human monkeypox infection without sexual exposure or viral prodrome

In a new study, researchers investigated a case of human monkeypox infection without sexual exposure or viral prodrome.

19 Aug 2022

What is the association between COVID-19 and thrombotic events?

In a new study, researchers assessed the association of COVID-19 and influenza with thrombotic events among patients.

18 Aug 2022

Quality improvement program enhances Pneumococcal vaccination rates amongst high risk patients

In this study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), a quality improvement program that utilized electronic best practice alerts within the electronic medical record boosted pneumococcal vaccination rates from 53% to 70% (P < 0.001) in adults age 18-64 years with stage 4 and 5 chronic kidney disease.

18 Aug 2022

Neurobiologists find few clues to why heat promotes midday sleep

On the hottest summer days, you may find yourself dozing off in the middle of the day. In some parts of the world, it's a cultural norm to schedule "siestas" and shutter businesses during the warmest hours of the day.

17 Aug 2022

Hackensack Meridian Health becomes second in the world to implant Impella Bridge-to-Recovery heart pump

Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack University Medical Center cardiac surgeon Yuriy Dudiy, M.D. became the second in the world to successfully implant the Impella Bridge-to-Recovery (BTR)™ heart pump for the technology's U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) early feasibility study (EFS) investigational device exemption (IDE).

17 Aug 2022

Research suggests a new model of how beige fat biogenesis is controlled

Once considered an inert tissue, fat – or adipose tissue – is now known to play an active role in the body's critical functions by secreting hormones that regulate hunger and body temperature.

17 Aug 2022

Innovative technology revels the impact of environmental conditions on RNA structures in living cells

The impact of environmental conditions on the dynamic structures of RNAs in living cells has been revealed by innovative technology developed by researchers at the John Innes Centre.

17 Aug 2022

Shelter sickness: Migrants see health problems linger and worsen while waiting at the border

Two days after arriving at a temporary migrant shelter at the border with the U.S. in June, Rosa Viridiana Ceron Alpizar's 9-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son fell ill. Most of the kids in the converted gym had stomach issues after being served a meal of sausage and beans, she recalled.

17 Aug 2022

Genomic surveillance highlights the challenges posed by "shapeshifting" strains

A pioneering genomic surveillance study has provided the clearest picture yet of the arms race between Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for a range of illnesses such as pneumonia and meningitis, and the vaccines designed to protect against the most dominant types. A strain called GPSC10 was found to be a particular threat, due to its increased virulence, ability to transform its structure to evade vaccines and its resistance to several common antibiotics.

17 Aug 2022

Understanding COVID aerosol dispersion from wind musical instruments

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many live musical events and festivals were postponed and even canceled to protect musicians and audience members.

16 Aug 2022

Antiviral drugs in combination with antibody therapies could help protect people from the flu pandemic

Researchers at McMaster University have found a class of well-known antiviral drugs could be part of a one-two punch to treat seasonal influenza and prevent a flu pandemic when used in combination with antibody therapies.

16 Aug 2022

LSHTM expert comment: UK's MHRA approves bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a booster vaccine made by Moderna which targets two COVID-19 variants, known as a bivalent vaccine. Following clinical trial data that showed it triggers a strong immune response against both strains, the vaccine was found to meet the UK regulator's standards for safety, quality and effectiveness. Vaccine expert, Professor Beate Kampmann reacts to this announcement.

16 Aug 2022

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

How natural alterations inside the SARS-CoV-2 glycan barrier affect spike protein dynamics

Dentists need to be aware of and alert to oral monkeypox symptomology, warn experts

Smoking and the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination reveals HIV hiding in immune cells

New study estimates how long people with mild COVID-19 are infectious

Researchers investigate human monkeypox infection without sexual exposure or viral prodrome

What is the association between COVID-19 and thrombotic events?

Quality improvement program enhances Pneumococcal vaccination rates amongst high risk patients

Neurobiologists find few clues to why heat promotes midday sleep

Hackensack Meridian Health becomes second in the world to implant Impella Bridge-to-Recovery heart pump

Research suggests a new model of how beige fat biogenesis is controlled

Innovative technology revels the impact of environmental conditions on RNA structures in living cells

Shelter sickness: Migrants see health problems linger and worsen while waiting at the border

Genomic surveillance highlights the challenges posed by "shapeshifting" strains

Understanding COVID aerosol dispersion from wind musical instruments

Antiviral drugs in combination with antibody therapies could help protect people from the flu pandemic

LSHTM expert comment: UK's MHRA approves bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

What is the impact of COVID-19 on maternal, fetal, and neonatal characteristics?

What is the potential role of sphingosine kinase inhibitors as antiviral agents?

Computational pipeline for the early identification of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

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Shaping the future of lab automation through AI and robotics

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