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Induction and stability of vaccine-specific antibodies in multiple sclerosis patients on different disease-modifying therapies

Researchers have investigated the lack of response to treatment in certain multiple sclerosis patients.

9 Feb 2022

Study suggests people with COVID-19 exhibit increased risks and 12-month burdens of incident cardiovascular diseases

Researchers estimated the risk and one-year burden of a set of pre-specified cardiovascular outcomes in a cohort of COVID-19-infected patients who survived the acute phase of illness.

9 Feb 2022

Association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and several key respiratory and non-respiratory complications

Researchers assessed the intensity of association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and risks of various respiratory and non-respiratory complications.

9 Feb 2022

Integrated NHS and adult social care sector could improve care for all

Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced today to improve the links between health and social care.

9 Feb 2022

AI based home monitoring during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers conducted an open, prospective pilot feasibility analysis through artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform to provide clinical decision support on COVID-19 outcomes.

9 Feb 2022

Expanded range of nucleic acid extraction kits for pathogens detection

AMSBIO announce the addition of several new products to its growing range of magnetic bead based nucleic acid extraction kits for pathogens detection.

From AMS Biotechnology 9 Feb 2022

Experts agree on research definition of Long COVID in children and young people

The first research definition of what is meant by post acute COVID-19, dubbed 'Long COVID' in children and young people has been formally agreed, reveals a landmark study accepted for publication in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

8 Feb 2022

Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders

Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah was designated a Center of Excellence and member of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical centers working to accelerate research, education, and improved treatment options for people with depressive and bipolar illnesses.

8 Feb 2022

NHS in England set to trial a new approach for ethical adoption of AI in healthcare

Biases in artificial intelligence will aim to be eradicated in a world first as the NHS in England trials a new approach to the ethical adoption of AI in healthcare.

8 Feb 2022

Veincentre retains marketing agency for next phase of growth

The UK’s leading varicose vein treatment specialist, Veincentre have retained the services of their marketing partner Open Partners of Manchester to help build on their successes in 2021, to make 2022 the biggest year in their history, in the next phase of their ambitious growth strategy.

From Veincentre 8 Feb 2022

Transmission dynamics of Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant in England during January 2022

Researchers utilized data from the recent rounds of the REACT-1 study to document the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2, mainly focusing on the Omicron variant in England during January 2022.

8 Feb 2022

Thermo Fisher Scientific launches rapid environmental PCR testing solution that detects in-air SARS-CoV-2 pathogens

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced the launch of a new rapid environmental test to help in the fight against COVID-19. The Thermo Scientific Renvo Rapid PCR Test is the latest solution in the company’s in-air pathogen surveillance product portfolio. The Renvo Rapid PCR Test is performed on air samples collected using the company’s Thermo Scientific AerosolSense Sampler.

From Thermo Scientific™ AerosolSense™ Sampler 8 Feb 2022

Memory B cells induced by mRNA vaccine may help generate antibodies against Omicron

In a recent research article published in the journal of Science Immunology, a team of researchers from Japan performed longitudinal analysis on the cellular composition of receptor-binding domain (RBD) memory B cell subsets and its antibody binding and neutralizing activity against the Beta, Delta, and Omicron variants following the second dose of a messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine.

8 Feb 2022

Genetically informed brain atlases help identify hundreds of genomic loci

An international team of scientists has used atlases of the human brain informed by genetics to identify hundreds of genomic loci. Loci is plural for locus, and in genetics indicates the physical location of a gene or variant on a chromosome.

7 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant's effect on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

In a recent research paper published in the journal Infection, the scientists estimated the transmission and disease severity associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta variant and the effectiveness of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines against the same by conducting a literature review. Further, a meta-analysis was conducted to obtain a numeric estimate of the vaccine effectiveness against the Delta variant.

7 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection can elevate the risk of serious complications during pregnancy

Pregnant individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are about 40% more likely to develop serious complications or die during pregnancy than those who aren’t infected with the virus, according to a nationwide study led by a University of Utah Health obstetrician.

7 Feb 2022

Research explores public reactions to COVID-19 pandemic across diverse ethnic groups

Researchers evaluate the attitudes of diverse ethnic groups in the United Kingdom towards the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 Feb 2022

Colchicine holds promise to reduce the risk of severe COVID-19

A recent article, published in Rheumatology and Therapy, reviews the potent evidence of colchicine against the SARS-CoV-2 infection.

7 Feb 2022

Omicron sequences containing Delta mutation detected during SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance

This research letter published in Emerging Infectious Diseases warns scientists to interpret unusual mutations with caution.

7 Feb 2022

COVID-19 patients are at high risk of developing heart problems up to a year after infection

An analysis of federal health data indicates that people who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications within the first month to a year after infection, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System.

7 Feb 2022

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Induction and stability of vaccine-specific antibodies in multiple sclerosis patients on different disease-modifying therapies

Study suggests people with COVID-19 exhibit increased risks and 12-month burdens of incident cardiovascular diseases

Association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and several key respiratory and non-respiratory complications

Integrated NHS and adult social care sector could improve care for all

AI based home monitoring during COVID-19 pandemic

Expanded range of nucleic acid extraction kits for pathogens detection

Experts agree on research definition of Long COVID in children and young people

Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders

NHS in England set to trial a new approach for ethical adoption of AI in healthcare

Veincentre retains marketing agency for next phase of growth

Transmission dynamics of Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant in England during January 2022

Thermo Fisher Scientific launches rapid environmental PCR testing solution that detects in-air SARS-CoV-2 pathogens

Memory B cells induced by mRNA vaccine may help generate antibodies against Omicron

Genetically informed brain atlases help identify hundreds of genomic loci

SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant's effect on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

SARS-CoV-2 infection can elevate the risk of serious complications during pregnancy

Research explores public reactions to COVID-19 pandemic across diverse ethnic groups

Colchicine holds promise to reduce the risk of severe COVID-19

Omicron sequences containing Delta mutation detected during SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance

COVID-19 patients are at high risk of developing heart problems up to a year after infection

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