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Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

A clinical trial of an experimental universal influenza vaccine developed by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC), part of the National Institutes of Health, has begun enrolling volunteers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

15 May 2023

Combination approach is safe, improves survival outcomes in a subset of glioblastoma patients

Intratumoral delivery of an engineered oncolytic virus (DNX-2401) targeting glioblastoma (GBM) cells combined with subsequent immunotherapy was safe and improved survival outcomes in a subset of patients with recurrent GBM, according to results from a multi-institutional Phase I/II clinical trial co-led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Toronto.

15 May 2023

Deep generative models to generate hypothetical SARS-CoV-2 spike sequences

Scientists explore the use of deep generative models in producing complete instances of as-yet undiscovered SARS-CoV2 Spike protein sequences. The resulting models substantially outperform a state-of-the-art generative model for protein sequences finetuned on SARS-CoV2 data.

14 May 2023

Swiss researchers identify plastic-degrading microbial strains in the Alps and Arctic region

Finding, cultivating, and bioengineering organisms that can digest plastic not only aids in the removal of pollution, but is now also big business.

13 May 2023

Drug combination can prolong survival and improve quality of life in patients with advanced lung cancer

A recent clinical trial showed that the drug combination of cemiplimab plus platinum chemotherapy can prolong survival in patients with advanced lung cancer when compared with placebo plus platinum chemotherapy. Now an analysis published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, indicates that cemiplimab plus platinum chemotherapy also affects quality of life compared to chemotherapy alone.

13 May 2023

Leaves of the Labrador tea plant contain an essential oil that could help combat malaria

Much of what is now considered modern medicine originated as folk remedies or traditional, Indigenous practices. These customs are still alive today, and they could help address a variety of conditions.

11 May 2023

Researchers show the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on somatosensory abnormalities in a hamster model

In a recent article published in the journal Science Immunology, researchers in the United States performed a longitudinal cohort study in a golden hamster model to investigate the sensory-altering mechanisms induced by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection compared to an influenza A virus (IAV).

11 May 2023

Rising tide of chronic disease can be traced to impaired salugenesis, incomplete healing

In medicine and science, the term "pathogenesis" describes the origin and development of disease. There is not, however, a broadly accepted term to describe the other half of the equation: the process of healing and recovery.

10 May 2023

COVID-19 infection may promote aortic aneurysms and new treatment may slow its growth

The intravenous delivery of immune-modulating cells may someday slow the expansion of bulges in the aorta, known as abdominal aortic aneurysms.

10 May 2023

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be beneficial in patients with post-COVID syndrome

A small randomized trial in patients with post-COVID syndrome has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes restoration of the heart's ability to contract properly. The research is presented at EACVI 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

10 May 2023

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

A University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher has developed a new, more precise treatment for a major cause of illness around the world each year -; acute respiratory viral infections.

9 May 2023

Study may provide new avenues for addressing somatosensory symptoms of long COVID

COVID-19, the disease resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection, is associated with highly variable clinical outcomes that range from asymptomatic disease to death.

9 May 2023

Researchers call for urgent measures to prevent hospitals from becoming infected with CRAB bacteria

Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) was brought into the ICU, in Hangzhou, on multiple occasions as patients were admitted, creating a large 'reservoir' of the bacteria which contaminated beds and equipment.

9 May 2023

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Researchers describe clinical outcomes of endemic human coronavirus household transmission.

9 May 2023

Study uncovers a crucial player for enhancing lipid oxidation

Overweight and obesity pose significant health risks, including an increased likelihood of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

8 May 2023

Novel Rutgers vaccine may provide more durable protection against SARS-CoV-2

Animal studies indicate that a new COVID-19 vaccine developed at Rutgers may provide more durable protection against SARS-CoV-2 and its emerging variants than existing vaccines.

8 May 2023

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

A recent study discussed coinfections in the lungs and how viral infections create a favorable environment for bacteria and fungi.

8 May 2023

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

Researchers highlighted the pace of development of COVID-19 therapies during the pandemic and the challenges that hinder the widespread availability of anticoronavirals.

8 May 2023

Evaluating the effectiveness of both BA.1-containing and BA.4/BA.5-containing bivalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness, in absolute and relative terms, of vaccines.

5 May 2023

New guidance recommends the discontinuation of antibiotics after closure of incisions

Antibiotics administered before and during surgery should be discontinued immediately after a patient's incision is closed, according to updated recommendations for preventing surgical site infections.

5 May 2023

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

Combination approach is safe, improves survival outcomes in a subset of glioblastoma patients

Deep generative models to generate hypothetical SARS-CoV-2 spike sequences

Swiss researchers identify plastic-degrading microbial strains in the Alps and Arctic region

Drug combination can prolong survival and improve quality of life in patients with advanced lung cancer

Leaves of the Labrador tea plant contain an essential oil that could help combat malaria

Researchers show the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on somatosensory abnormalities in a hamster model

Rising tide of chronic disease can be traced to impaired salugenesis, incomplete healing

COVID-19 infection may promote aortic aneurysms and new treatment may slow its growth

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be beneficial in patients with post-COVID syndrome

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

Study may provide new avenues for addressing somatosensory symptoms of long COVID

Researchers call for urgent measures to prevent hospitals from becoming infected with CRAB bacteria

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Study uncovers a crucial player for enhancing lipid oxidation

Novel Rutgers vaccine may provide more durable protection against SARS-CoV-2

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

Evaluating the effectiveness of both BA.1-containing and BA.4/BA.5-containing bivalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

New guidance recommends the discontinuation of antibiotics after closure of incisions

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

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