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Mouse-adapted virus model to study persistent COVID induced lung disease

Researchers develop a mouse model to identify early biomarkers and test countermeasures needed to detect and prevent PASC.

21 Feb 2022

Pathogens in pneumonia-associated respiratory samples from Wuhan prior to SARS-CoV-2 emergence

An interesting paper in PLoS Pathogens describes the broad situation with respect to respiratory pathogens that cause acute respiratory infection (ARI) and pneumonia in the city.

21 Feb 2022

Generic version of Viagra could be the long-waited remedy for dogs with megaesophagus

Sildenafil, the generic version of the drug known as Viagra, could be the long-waited remedy for a group of dogs with a rare disorder called megaesophagus.

21 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitor, nirmatrelvir, found to reduce COVID-19 progression and death

In a new study, researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of nirmatrelvir in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients who were at high risk of severe COVID-19 disease.

18 Feb 2022

Ensitrelvir, a novel SARS-CoV-2 antiviral

S-217622 reduces the viral load and help alleviate the severity of SARS-CoV-2 in infected hamsters.

17 Feb 2022

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

A future vaccine providing protection against a wide range of coronaviruses that jump from their original animal hosts to humans - including SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 - may be possible, say Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, based on findings from their recent study.

17 Feb 2022

ChAdOx1 vaccine found to protect Syrian hamsters against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers recently evaluated the efficacy of the Oxford ChAdOx1 (AZD 1222/ AZD2816) vaccine against the Omicron, Delta, and Beta variants of SARS-CoV-2 in Syrian hamsters.

17 Feb 2022

Research project receives additional funding to tackle a drug-resistant superbug

A global drive - led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) - to tackle a drug-resistant superbug has received additional funding.

14 Feb 2022

mRNA-1273 and mRNA-1273.529 Omicron-specific boosters highly effective in mouse model

In a study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, a team of researchers from the United States evaluated the protective effect of the preclinical version of the current Moderna Omicron-targeted mRNA-1273.529 vaccine against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) B.1.1.529 Omicron infection in mice.

14 Feb 2022

Hollings researcher receives grant to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplant

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Sophie Paczesny, M.D., Ph.D., recently received a four-year grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to investigate solutions to help doctors to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplantation (BMT).

12 Feb 2022

Study tests efficacy of molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 VOCs in various animal models

A study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server evaluates molnupiravir against a panel of relevant VOCs using three efficacy models: primary human airway epithelium organoids, a ferret model of upper respiratory disease, and a Roborovski dwarf hamster model for severe COVID-19.

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

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 manifestations and related hospitalizations in infants

A new study examined the clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infections, disease severity, and related hospitalization in infants in Canada.

8 Feb 2022

PCR data sheds light on the dynamics of interspecies pathogen-pathogen interactions

The new study uses PCR data on 17 different pathogens, collected from clinical samples as part of the Seattle Flu Study, a community-based surveillance study of respiratory viral infections.

8 Feb 2022

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women on maternal and perinatal outcomes

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort analysis by reviewing medical records of pregnant women to examine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 maternal infection on maternal and perinatal outcomes.

8 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

$Spinal anesthesia not superior to general anesthesia for hip-fracture surgery in older adults$

Hp-XeMRI identifies impaired gas transfer in lungs of non-hospitalised breathless Long-COVID patients with normal CT scans

Researchers have been investigating the symptoms and effect on the lungs in those who suffered from hospitalization due to COVID-19 but fully recovered and non-hospitalized sufferers of long-COVID.

4 Feb 2022

Pneumonia News and Research

Latest Pneumonia News and Research

Mouse-adapted virus model to study persistent COVID induced lung disease

Pathogens in pneumonia-associated respiratory samples from Wuhan prior to SARS-CoV-2 emergence

Generic version of Viagra could be the long-waited remedy for dogs with megaesophagus

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitor, nirmatrelvir, found to reduce COVID-19 progression and death

Ensitrelvir, a novel SARS-CoV-2 antiviral

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

ChAdOx1 vaccine found to protect Syrian hamsters against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research project receives additional funding to tackle a drug-resistant superbug

mRNA-1273 and mRNA-1273.529 Omicron-specific boosters highly effective in mouse model

Hollings researcher receives grant to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplant

Study tests efficacy of molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 VOCs in various animal models

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

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 manifestations and related hospitalizations in infants

PCR data sheds light on the dynamics of interspecies pathogen-pathogen interactions

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women on maternal and perinatal outcomes

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

Spinal anesthesia not superior to general anesthesia for hip-fracture surgery in older adults

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

Dizziness is a common symptom of COVID-19

Hp-XeMRI identifies impaired gas transfer in lungs of non-hospitalised breathless Long-COVID patients with normal CT scans

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