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UC joins nationwide trial to evaluate efficacy of repurposed drugs for mild-to-moderate COVID-19

The University of Cincinnati is joining a nationwide study to evaluate repurposed medications in the search for effective, safe treatments for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Repurposed medications are those already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for other indications.

16 Feb 2022

Study suggests tea polyphenols may modulate COVID-19 via intestinal microbiota

A new study discusses the state of current knowledge about the potential use of tea polyphenols in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

16 Feb 2022

Respiratory virus particles likely travel greater distance than previously thought

A modeling study raises questions about how far respiratory droplets, like those that transmit the virus that causes COVID-19, can travel before becoming harmless.

16 Feb 2022

Pregnancy outcomes of pregnant women infected by SARS-CoV-2

A new study evaluated the pregnancy outcomes of pregnant women in the third trimester who were infected by SARS-CoV-2 for the detection of the virus in the placenta and different samples of the newborn as well as detection of antibodies in the cord blood.

16 Feb 2022

The emergence of infectious diseases from the "germ’s eye view”

The study highlighted that the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that human societies remain ill-prepared and susceptible to novel infectious diseases.

16 Feb 2022

Government asks experts to inform the refresh of UK's Biological Security Strategy

The Government is today (Wednesday 16 February) asking for health and security experts to inform the refresh of the UK's Biological Security Strategy, which aims to protect the country from a range of biological threats, including emerging infectious diseases and potential misuse by hostile actors.

15 Feb 2022

UK's fight against zoonotic diseases receives a £200 million boost

The UK's fight against zoonotic diseases, including avian flu and bovine tuberculosis received a major boost today (16 February) with the allocation of £200 million for a programme of investment into world leading research facilities.

15 Feb 2022

Study investigates if COVID-19 restrictions were associated with differences in health and lifestyle of Labradors

A new study investigated whether COVID-19 restrictions were associated with differences in Dogslife Labrador Retrievers' lifestyle.

15 Feb 2022

South African population reveal durable protection by prior infection against pre-Omicron variants

A recent study explored the buildup of immunity developed post-SARS-CoV-2 infection in African people and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC on the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Feb 2022

Estimates of COVID-19 hospitalization and ICU burden from existing severe acute respiratory infections surveillance

Researchers estimated SARS-CoV-2 hospitalization and ICU treatment during the first three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Feb 2022

Study suggests that epigenetic memory in innate immune cells could be the key to explaining long COVID

A new study may provide a partial explanation for the long-term immunologic phenomena associated with COVID-19.

15 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 transmission in transmission pairs of school-aged children during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands

Researchers evaluated whether SARS-CoV-2 transmission among school-aged children in the Netherlands follows a bipartite school and household network.

15 Feb 2022

OxDX raises £2.6M pre-seed funding to develop AI powered rapid diagnostic technology

OxDX has raised £2.6m in pre-seed funding for its AI powered diagnostic technology that can recognise and identify specific species and strains of viruses.

15 Feb 2022

Research project receives additional funding to tackle a drug-resistant superbug

A global drive - led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) - to tackle a drug-resistant superbug has received additional funding.

14 Feb 2022

Research highlights the need to include diverse populations in immunogenetic studies

Disease and health are the result of a complex interaction between humans and their pathogens. Genetic factors that partly determine host defenses sometimes differ significantly between people and populations.

14 Feb 2022

First survey on Omicron BA.2 in France

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers described the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) 21L/BA.2 Omicron variant in south-eastern France.

14 Feb 2022

Antihistamines may offer hope for long COVID patients

Researchers offer hope that an inexpensive over-the-counter medication could improve long COVID symptoms for a large proportion of these patients.

14 Feb 2022

Study finds Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine doesn't increase pregnancy risk

A new JAMA Network study describes the effects of maternal COVID-19 vaccination on pregnancy outcomes and infant health.

14 Feb 2022

How has telemedicine assisted COVID-19 patients?

In acknowledging the urgent need for managing outpatients, especially after hospital discharge, scientists have conducted a pilot telemonitoring program.

14 Feb 2022

Research lays the foundation for developing obesity drugs based on enhancing β-AR signaling

Following up on a 2018 study that identified an epigenetic modifier known as histone deacetylase 11 (HDAC11) as a potential therapeutic target for treating obesity and diabetes, researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have published new research that finds HDAC11 regulates G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) called beta-adrenergic receptors (β-ARs).

14 Feb 2022

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

UC joins nationwide trial to evaluate efficacy of repurposed drugs for mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Study suggests tea polyphenols may modulate COVID-19 via intestinal microbiota

Respiratory virus particles likely travel greater distance than previously thought

Pregnancy outcomes of pregnant women infected by SARS-CoV-2

The emergence of infectious diseases from the "germ’s eye view”

Government asks experts to inform the refresh of UK's Biological Security Strategy

UK's fight against zoonotic diseases receives a £200 million boost

Study investigates if COVID-19 restrictions were associated with differences in health and lifestyle of Labradors

South African population reveal durable protection by prior infection against pre-Omicron variants

Estimates of COVID-19 hospitalization and ICU burden from existing severe acute respiratory infections surveillance

Study suggests that epigenetic memory in innate immune cells could be the key to explaining long COVID

SARS-CoV-2 transmission in transmission pairs of school-aged children during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands

OxDX raises £2.6M pre-seed funding to develop AI powered rapid diagnostic technology

Research project receives additional funding to tackle a drug-resistant superbug

Research highlights the need to include diverse populations in immunogenetic studies

First survey on Omicron BA.2 in France

Antihistamines may offer hope for long COVID patients

Study finds Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine doesn't increase pregnancy risk

How has telemedicine assisted COVID-19 patients?

Research lays the foundation for developing obesity drugs based on enhancing β-AR signaling

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