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Characteristics of initial hospitalization and readmissions among pediatric patients with COVID-19 in the US

Researchers from various institutions describe the characteristics, costs, and healthcare resource use associated with pediatric COVID-19 patients.

7 Jan 2022

Moderna announces initiation of Phase 1 study of its mRNA-1189 EBV vaccine candidate

Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA therapeutics and vaccines, today announced the first participant has been dosed in the Phase 1 study of mRNA-1189, the Company's Epstein-Barr Virus vaccine candidate.

7 Jan 2022

From laboratory to clinic - Nanotechnology-enabled mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

In a recently published article in the journal Nano-Micro Letters, scientists have provided an in-depth review on the application and benefits of nanotechnology in the development of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

7 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron less pathogenic in hamsters

A new research paper posted as a preprint to the bioRxiv* server attempts to throw some light on this question by studying viral pathogenicity in golden hamsters, a valuable model for severe COVID-19 due to the development of reproducible weight loss and pneumonia after infection with the virus.

6 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccines effective at varying intensities of SARS-CoV-2 exposure

Researchers investigate the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in individuals at high risk due to their proximity with infected individuals.

6 Jan 2022

More trusting societies achieve a faster decline in coronavirus infections and deaths

Countries where people have more trust in each other have been more successful in bringing down waves of coronavirus cases and deaths, a new study shows.

6 Jan 2022

Researchers create new monoclonal antibody treatment effective against both Delta and Omicron

In a new study, researchers conducted surface plasmon resonance experiments using commercially sourced SARS-CoV-2 protein reagents.

6 Jan 2022

Study suggests that previous COVID-19 infections do not affect pregnancy

A new study shows that it is exceedingly likely that past infection with SARS-CoV-2 has no significant effect on antibody or cytokine levels during pregnancy, labor or delivery.

6 Jan 2022

Small molecule identified as a SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor

A new study published in iScience reports the results of a screening strategy to identify small molecules that target viral entry to block infection with this virus.

6 Jan 2022

South Dakota voters to decide Medicaid expansion

South Dakota voters will decide in November whether the state should become the 39th to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, a move that would provide coverage to 42,000 low-income residents.

6 Jan 2022

Malta as a primer for rapid and effective COVID-19 vaccination strategy

A research paper recently published in the journal Health Sciences Review shows how high vaccine availability and low population vaccination hesitancy were two pivotal factors for the successful control of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Malta, Europe.

6 Jan 2022

Addition of wound care nurse to prone-positioning team reduces the odds of pressure injuries in patients

The addition of a certified wound and skin care nurse to a multiprofessional prone-positioning team at Penn Medicine Princeton Health significantly reduced the odds of patients with COVID-19 developing pressure injuries, according to a study published in American Journal of Critical Care.

5 Jan 2022

A new model for predicting COVID-19 severity at diagnosis

Researchers estimate the probabilities of hospitalization and mortality from COVID-19 according to individual risk factors and number of vaccine doses.

5 Jan 2022

Booster dose elicits cross-reactive humoral immunity against SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants

Researchers determine the cross-reactivity of the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein-induced antibodies before and after a third SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose.

5 Jan 2022

New compound could combat multidrug-resistant pathogens in healthcare settings

For years, public-health experts have been sounding the alarm about the next phase in humanity's co-existence with bacteria - a dark future where emerging strains have rendered once-powerful antibiotics useless.

5 Jan 2022

Study leads to reduction in the number of medicines prescribed for older people

A study by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences of GP-delivered medication for older people led to an overall reduction in the number of medicines prescribed.

5 Jan 2022

mRNA booster vaccine confers strong protection against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in cancer patients

A new preprint research paper posted to the medRxiv* server reports the induction of high neutralizing activity in these patients against the Omicron VOC with a booster dose.

5 Jan 2022

Time since COVID vaccination is a key driver of breakthrough Omicron infections

Published on the preprint medRxiv* server and awaiting peer review, the findings showed that the significant factor behind breakthrough Omicron infections is the timing from vaccination. The time between vaccination and breakthrough infections induced effective or cross-reactive neutralizing antibodies that neutralize Omicron after Alpha or Delta breakthrough infections.

4 Jan 2022

New study on NAbs against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant after vaccination or infection

A recent study suggests neutralizing antibody responses against variants of concern, including Omicron, differs significantly between vaccinated and naturally infected individuals. The research, posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, focused on vaccinated individuals who are pregnant — an understudied group in COVID-19 research.

4 Jan 2022

BNT162b2 provides low vaccine responders adequate anti-spike and neutralizing antibodies to prevent SARS-CoV-2

A new study, published on the medRxiv* preprint server, investigated the changes in SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels among HCWs after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. The study also assessed whether low responders produced sufficient SARS-CoV-2 anti-spike and neutralizing antibodies.

4 Jan 2022

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Characteristics of initial hospitalization and readmissions among pediatric patients with COVID-19 in the US

Moderna announces initiation of Phase 1 study of its mRNA-1189 EBV vaccine candidate

From laboratory to clinic - Nanotechnology-enabled mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron less pathogenic in hamsters

COVID-19 vaccines effective at varying intensities of SARS-CoV-2 exposure

More trusting societies achieve a faster decline in coronavirus infections and deaths

Researchers create new monoclonal antibody treatment effective against both Delta and Omicron

Study suggests that previous COVID-19 infections do not affect pregnancy

Small molecule identified as a SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor

South Dakota voters to decide Medicaid expansion

Malta as a primer for rapid and effective COVID-19 vaccination strategy

Addition of wound care nurse to prone-positioning team reduces the odds of pressure injuries in patients

A new model for predicting COVID-19 severity at diagnosis

Booster dose elicits cross-reactive humoral immunity against SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants

New compound could combat multidrug-resistant pathogens in healthcare settings

Study leads to reduction in the number of medicines prescribed for older people

mRNA booster vaccine confers strong protection against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in cancer patients

Time since COVID vaccination is a key driver of breakthrough Omicron infections

New study on NAbs against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant after vaccination or infection

BNT162b2 provides low vaccine responders adequate anti-spike and neutralizing antibodies to prevent SARS-CoV-2

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