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Phico Therapeutics establishes Scientific Advisory Board

Phico Therapeutics Ltd today announced that it has established a Science Advisory Board (SAB) to provide strategic scientific guidance to the Company.

From Phico Therapeutics 1 Feb 2022

Study shows mRNA booster dose eliminates immune escape observed with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Researchers examined total and neutralizing antibodies to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, and neutralizing antibodies against Washington-1 (WA-1) and variants of concern (VOC) including Beta, Delta, and Omicron in a longitudinal cohort.

31 Jan 2022

Study assesses anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody response to mRNA-1273 vaccination over time

A new study has assessed the antibody responses to the mRNA-1273 Moderna vaccine over time.

31 Jan 2022

Fusion oncogenes associated with more invasive pediatric thyroid cancers, study says

Fusion oncogenes, such as RET- and NTRK-gene fusions, are associated with more invasive pediatric thyroid cancers, correlating with the highest risk of metastases and a lower likelihood of achieving remission one year after initial therapy, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

31 Jan 2022

People using COVID home test kits may misinterpret the implications of test results, study shows

A new study by researchers at Dartmouth, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Lisa Schwartz Foundation for Truth in Medicine, published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine, shows that people using COVID home test kits may fail to self-quarantine or may quarantine unnecessarily because they misinterpret the implications of test results.

31 Jan 2022

New toolkit helps practitioners to deliver effective remote assessments for people with physical impairments

Appointments for people with physical impairments were quickly made remote during the pandemic – with a lack of consistency or guidance around what could take place remotely and what would need to wait for an in-person visit.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers identify genetic cause of rare interstitial lung disease in a young child

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has solved the medical mystery of why a 2-year-old child — seemingly healthy at birth — succumbed to an undiagnosed, rare illness.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers assess outcomes of a self-care program for women with pelvic organ prolapse

University of Stirling researchers will explore the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an innovative self-management program designed to help improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse.

31 Jan 2022

Armed Forces providing support within all four nations of the UK to overcome the pandemic

With the deployment of defense medics to hospitals in Northern Ireland, the Armed Forces are now providing support within all four nations of the United Kingdom as part of Operation Rescript.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers create model to predict COVID-19 mortality

In a new study, researchers have created a model that can help determine the outcome of COVID-19 infection in patients in the ICU.

31 Jan 2022

Evaluating clinical outcomes and viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron infections

The current study showed a marked decrease in disease severity with Omicron compared to the Delta variant.

31 Jan 2022

COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected medical care for individuals who self-harm

In a new study, researchers found that people were less likely to seek medical help for self-harm and suicidal behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 Jan 2022

Estimating the impending endemic seasonality of SARS-CoV-2 in global population centers

A new study uses long-term data on the incidence of circulating coronaviruses and estimates the endemic seasonality of SARS-CoV-2 in global population centers.

31 Jan 2022

Advantech’s Intelligent Ward and Telehealth Solutions Achieve HIPAA and GDPR Certification

Advantech is pleased to announce that its iWard and iTeleMed solutions have achieved Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act certification in the U.S.

From Advantech 31 Jan 2022

Prion-like domains in SARS-CoV-2 RBD and ACE2 play important functional roles in viral adhesion and entry

Scientists have recently detected and analyzed viral PrDs in the S protein of SARS-CoV-2, which are the novel regulators of virion assembly.

31 Jan 2022

Bedfont Scientific Ltd receives FDA clearance for NObreath® FeNO monitor

UK, med-tech company, Bedfont Scientific Ltd., is celebrating a brighter 2022 as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared its NObreath FeNO monitor for use in monitoring airway inflammation.

31 Jan 2022

Protection provided to children through parental vaccination with the BNT162b2 vaccine

In a new study published in Science, scientists estimated the protection provided to children by means of parental vaccination with the BNT162b2 vaccine.

31 Jan 2022

Patient-reported impact of having surgery delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers recently published a study to address this knowledge gap and understand the scope of the personal impact on patients and their daily lives due to delayed surgeries.

31 Jan 2022

Scientists evaluate zoonotic potential of NeoCoV, a coronavirus related to MERS-CoV

Researchers identify ACE2 as the functional receptor of the two close relatives of MERS-CoV, NeoCoV and PDF-2180-CoV, in bats.

30 Jan 2022

Research evaluates whether HCWs exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at home should work

Researchers assess the risk of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a tertiary care mother and child center in Canada.

30 Jan 2022

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Phico Therapeutics establishes Scientific Advisory Board

Study shows mRNA booster dose eliminates immune escape observed with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Study assesses anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody response to mRNA-1273 vaccination over time

Fusion oncogenes associated with more invasive pediatric thyroid cancers, study says

People using COVID home test kits may misinterpret the implications of test results, study shows

New toolkit helps practitioners to deliver effective remote assessments for people with physical impairments

Researchers identify genetic cause of rare interstitial lung disease in a young child

Researchers assess outcomes of a self-care program for women with pelvic organ prolapse

Armed Forces providing support within all four nations of the UK to overcome the pandemic

Researchers create model to predict COVID-19 mortality

Evaluating clinical outcomes and viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron infections

COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected medical care for individuals who self-harm

Estimating the impending endemic seasonality of SARS-CoV-2 in global population centers

Advantech’s Intelligent Ward and Telehealth Solutions Achieve HIPAA and GDPR Certification

Prion-like domains in SARS-CoV-2 RBD and ACE2 play important functional roles in viral adhesion and entry

Bedfont Scientific Ltd receives FDA clearance for NObreath® FeNO monitor

Protection provided to children through parental vaccination with the BNT162b2 vaccine

Patient-reported impact of having surgery delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists evaluate zoonotic potential of NeoCoV, a coronavirus related to MERS-CoV

Research evaluates whether HCWs exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at home should work

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