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SARS-CoV-2 variants partially escape humoral immunity, but not T cells responses, study finds

Researchers at the Department of Viroscience, Erasmus MC, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Amsterdam UMC, and the Weill Medical College of Cornell University studied humoral and cellular immune responses to the wild type SARS-CoV-2, the B.1.1.7 variant (U.K. variant) and the B.1.351 variant (South African variant) in health care workers vaccinated with the BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) mRNA vaccine.

31 May 2021

B.1.617.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is partially resistant to antibody-mediated neutralization

A team of scientists from France has recently conducted a study to evaluate the sensitivity of the B.1.617 variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to antibody-mediated neutralization.

31 May 2021

Reusing old vaccines to boost innate immunity against COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently the best form of protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its variants. But a new perspective article published in the journal PNAS suggests it’s not the panacea to stopping SARS-CoV-2.

31 May 2021

FIRS calls on governments and policymakers to support and promote tobacco cessation services

On World No Tobacco Day (31 May, 2021) the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) is a founding member, calls on governments and policymakers to make greater political and financial commitments to support and promote tobacco cessation services.

29 May 2021

New book provides insight into the pathophysiology of leprosy

Leprosy remains one of the biggest public health problems in many countries. It is a complex disease in several aspects, including clinical, histopathological, and molecular.

29 May 2021

FDA approves targeted therapy for tumors with KRAS mutations

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lumakras (sotorasib) as the first treatment for adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have a specific type of genetic mutation called KRAS G12C and who have received at least one prior systemic therapy.

29 May 2021

New book brings the latest advances in gastroenterology and hepatology

Knowledge in medicine is a very dynamic process due to the continuing progress in this field. New developments influence research, but also the clinical practice. Hence the continuous need for improvement in the field in which we work is required.

29 May 2021

Composition and function of gut microbiota are key in affecting immune responses to vaccinations

Varying immune response to vaccinations could be countered with microbiota-targeted interventions helping infants, older people and others to take full advantage of the benefits of effective vaccines, Australian and US experts say.

29 May 2021

AI technology can assess COVID-19 severity with a promising degree of accuracy

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo is capable of assessing the severity of COVID-19 cases with a promising degree of accuracy.

29 May 2021

Exoskeleton-assisted walking helps people with spinal cord injury evacuate stool more efficiently

A team of researchers has shown that physical intervention plans that included exoskeleton-assisted walking helped people with spinal cord injury evacuate more efficiently and improved the consistency of their stool.

29 May 2021

Healthcare Automation and Digitalization Congress to focus on telehealth, wearable devices, home-based care

Accessible and affordable healthcare is one of the topics of Healthcare Automation and Digitalization Congress.

29 May 2021

Africa has the highest death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients, shows study

Africa has the highest death rates in the world among critically ill COVID-19 patients, with limited intensive care resources a major factor, a study says.

29 May 2021

New, portable saliva screening test detects SARS-CoV-2 in five-minutes

International research led by Monash University and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity has achieved a proof of concept for a new, fast, portable saliva screening test that uses an infrared light technology to confirm infection with SARS-CoV-2.

29 May 2021

Study supports single-dose COVID-19 vaccine strategy for previously infected individuals

Researchers in the Netherlands have provided evidence that a single dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is sufficient to protect against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among people who have already been infected with the virus.

28 May 2021

Achieving Equality for Women's Health and Beyond

In recognition of the International Day of Action for Women's Health, we spoke to Dame Claire Bertschinger about what changes need to made to achieve gender equality.

28 May 2021

Will emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants affect T cell immunity? A meta-analysis

New research by a team of scientists at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology sheds light on the epitopic targets of SARS-CoV-2 by T cells in COVID-19 convalescents. The team’s findings suggest that the epitopes targeted by T cells during infection may not be affected by the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants.

28 May 2021

In California, nursing home owners can operate after they’re denied a license

The pandemic has highlighted poor care in America’s nursing homes, where nearly 175,000 people have died of covid-19 — a third of all deaths from the disease nationwide.

28 May 2021

Social media sites have revolutionized the way plastic surgeons market their practice

Social media sites - especially Instagram - have revolutionized the way plastic surgeons market their practice. These platforms allow surgeons to post testimonials, educational videos, and before-and-after photos.

28 May 2021

Scientists identify many new gene variants that increase risk for depression

In the largest genetic analysis of depression to date, Veterans Affairs researchers identified many new gene variants that increase the risk for depression. The groundbreaking study helps researchers better understand the biological basis of depression and could lead to better drug treatments.

28 May 2021

COVID-19 increases heart attack rates in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Individuals with genetic high cholesterol, heart disease or both, who were infected with COVID-19 had more heart attacks according to new research by the FH Foundation.

28 May 2021

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

SARS-CoV-2 variants partially escape humoral immunity, but not T cells responses, study finds

B.1.617.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is partially resistant to antibody-mediated neutralization

Reusing old vaccines to boost innate immunity against COVID-19

FIRS calls on governments and policymakers to support and promote tobacco cessation services

New book provides insight into the pathophysiology of leprosy

FDA approves targeted therapy for tumors with KRAS mutations

New book brings the latest advances in gastroenterology and hepatology

Composition and function of gut microbiota are key in affecting immune responses to vaccinations

AI technology can assess COVID-19 severity with a promising degree of accuracy

Exoskeleton-assisted walking helps people with spinal cord injury evacuate stool more efficiently

Healthcare Automation and Digitalization Congress to focus on telehealth, wearable devices, home-based care

Africa has the highest death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients, shows study

New, portable saliva screening test detects SARS-CoV-2 in five-minutes

Study supports single-dose COVID-19 vaccine strategy for previously infected individuals

Achieving Equality for Women's Health and Beyond

Will emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants affect T cell immunity? A meta-analysis

In California, nursing home owners can operate after they’re denied a license

Social media sites have revolutionized the way plastic surgeons market their practice

Scientists identify many new gene variants that increase risk for depression

COVID-19 increases heart attack rates in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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