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Novel therapy using nitric oxide may be an efficient and safe way to treat multiple metabolic diseases

A novel therapy developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ameliorates obesity and Type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet.

29 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors built on rattlesnake venom scaffold

A new study describes the development of new molecules with inhibitory activity against the SARS-CoV-2 viral main protease (Mpro) enzyme, based on rattlesnake venom.

29 Apr 2022

Probenecid shows activity against respiratory syncytial virus

A new study describes the antiviral activity of the approved drug probenecid against respiratory syncytial virus.

29 Apr 2022

Clinical characteristics of immunocompromised patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers examined the characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients.

29 Apr 2022

Study finds curcumin is a potential therapeutic agent against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

A recent study demonstrated that the phytochemical curcumin is a potent therapeutic prospect against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

29 Apr 2022

Improving Medical Communication through Social Media

News-Medical interviews Dr. Benjamin Schmidt about using social media to highlight different perspectives in the medical community and improve communication between patients and doctors.

29 Apr 2022

Yale researchers identify immune system culprit in severe COVID cases

Yale researchers have identified a particular immune response pathway that leads to severe illness and death in people infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

28 Apr 2022

Study investigates intestinal ischemia in COVID-19 patients

A team of Italian scientists has presented case reports of five coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients undergoing emergency surgery for intestinal ischemia.

28 Apr 2022

Black and Hispanic people get the same benefits from CAR-T therapy as white patients

CAR-T therapy, a form of immunotherapy that revs up T-cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells, has revolutionized the treatment of blood cancers, including certain leukemias, lymphomas, and most recently, multiple myeloma.

28 Apr 2022

Review aims to deepen the understanding of the role of natural killer cells in COVID-19

In a recent study published in Biomedicines, researchers explored the utility of natural killer (NK) cells in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

28 Apr 2022

The added value of adequate immune fitness to the existing approaches to pandemic preparedness

Researchers described two studies, the CLOFIT retrospective study and the COTEST real-time study, that investigated if maintaining adequate immune fitness could significantly add to the current strategies of preparedness for COVID-19 and other pandemics.

28 Apr 2022

Google search data could predict new COVID-19 cases

Researchers showed that Google search data could be utilized for monitoring the spread of COVID-19 cases.

27 Apr 2022

Survey identifies maternal attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Researchers designed a survey to investigate whether maternal beliefs were associated with COVID-19 vaccine-hesitancy during pregnancy.

27 Apr 2022

Comparative analysis of transcriptional responses across 13 different vaccines

A new study aimed to carry out a comparative analysis of transcriptional responses from 820 healthy young adults across 13 different vaccines.

27 Apr 2022

Evidence of accelerated epigenetic age in SARS-CoV-2-positive patients

Researchers assessed the epigenetic aging in COVID-19 patients and its impact on COVID-19 severity by a genome-wide deoxyribonucleic acid methylation profiling analysis.

27 Apr 2022

World Immunization Week 2022: Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance on the equitable and sustainable use of vaccines

As part of World Immunization Week 2022, News Medical speaks to Thabani Maphosa, the Managing Director of Country Programmes at Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, about their work to increase equitable and sustainable use of vaccines by maximizing financial investments, bringing the best partners to the table and driving innovation.

27 Apr 2022

St. John's wort extract shows potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Scientists from Germany have recently identified Hypericum perforatum, a widespread herbal plant known as St. John's wort, as a potential antiviral agent against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The study is published in the journal Pharmaceuticals.

27 Apr 2022

Free fatty acid-binding pocket found to be preserved across spike proteins of beta coronaviruses

Researchers assessed the binding pocket of linoleic acid, an essential free-fatty acid in the receptor-binding domains of the spike protein of beta-coronaviruses.

26 Apr 2022

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

In this interview, we speak to Judith Diment from Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee about the incredible work they are doing to help eradicate polio worldwide.

26 Apr 2022

Durability and neutralization capacity of SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies in the breastmilk of convalescent COVID-19 mothers

The researchers assessed immunological and pathophysiological aspects of antenatal COVID-19.

26 Apr 2022

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Novel therapy using nitric oxide may be an efficient and safe way to treat multiple metabolic diseases

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors built on rattlesnake venom scaffold

Probenecid shows activity against respiratory syncytial virus

Clinical characteristics of immunocompromised patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Study finds curcumin is a potential therapeutic agent against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Improving Medical Communication through Social Media

Yale researchers identify immune system culprit in severe COVID cases

Study investigates intestinal ischemia in COVID-19 patients

Black and Hispanic people get the same benefits from CAR-T therapy as white patients

Review aims to deepen the understanding of the role of natural killer cells in COVID-19

The added value of adequate immune fitness to the existing approaches to pandemic preparedness

Google search data could predict new COVID-19 cases

Survey identifies maternal attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Comparative analysis of transcriptional responses across 13 different vaccines

Evidence of accelerated epigenetic age in SARS-CoV-2-positive patients

World Immunization Week 2022: Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance on the equitable and sustainable use of vaccines

St. John's wort extract shows potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Free fatty acid-binding pocket found to be preserved across spike proteins of beta coronaviruses

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

Durability and neutralization capacity of SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies in the breastmilk of convalescent COVID-19 mothers

Insight into Sustained-Release Drug Delivery Systems

Using AI to predict heart attacks

The Future of Gynecological Conditions; Improving Attention, Understanding, and Treatment

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

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