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New Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine variant shows enhanced protection against COVID-19 hospitalization

Study demonstrates that the BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 XBB1.5 variant-modified vaccine significantly reduces the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and ambulatory visits, outperforming previous vaccine versions in the face of evolving virus strains.

2 Jan 2024

NHS COVID-19 app study shows digital contact tracing's effectiveness in predicting virus transmission risks

A comprehensive study in the Nature journal analyzed over seven million data points from the NHS COVID-19 app, revealing how digital contact tracing can effectively predict SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks based on exposure duration and proximity.

20 Dec 2023

New vaccine strategy targets SARS-CoV-2's stable S2 subunit, offering broad protection against evolving variants

Study presents a new SARS-CoV-2 S2 subunit vaccine that elicits strong antibody responses against various sarbecovirus strains, including challenging variants like XBB.1.5, demonstrating its potential as a broadly effective and stable vaccine option.

18 Dec 2023

New Year's Eve celebrations linked to spike in COVID-19 cases: Small gatherings, not large events, the main culprit

Study investigates the impact of New Year's Eve celebrations on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Belgium, revealing that small-scale social gatherings, rather than large events, significantly contributed to a surge in COVID-19 cases among higher education students.

18 Dec 2023

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Study reveals that hospitalized COVID-19 patients face higher long-term risks of death and health adversities across multiple organ systems compared to those hospitalized with seasonal influenza.

18 Dec 2023

Experts from leading institutions launch Pandemic Research Alliance for collaborative virus defense

World-renowned professors from six leading institutions in four countries launched the Pandemic Research Alliance (PRA) today (4 December) to drive concerted research into respiratory viruses from animals to humans, improved surveillance, and new solutions to better manage the next pandemic.

17 Dec 2023

Study sheds light on global laboratory-acquired infections and pathogen escapes

Study analyzes global incidents of laboratory-acquired infections and accidental pathogen escapes from 2000 to 2021, highlighting the need for improved biosafety protocols and reporting systems.

17 Dec 2023

New dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against multiple virus strains

Study introduces a novel dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine, showing its effectiveness in inducing strong immune responses and offering protection against various SARS-CoV-2 strains, including Omicron.

15 Dec 2023

Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in reducing severe symptoms

Study evaluates the single-dose intranasal spray vaccine dNS1-RBD, finding it effective against symptomatic COVID-19, particularly in reducing severe symptoms and respiratory issues.

15 Dec 2023

IFNγ identified as crucial for reducing pulmonary viral loads in COVID-19, new research shows

The role of type-2 interferon (IFNγ) in antiviral immunity.

14 Dec 2023

New study highlights the need for advanced pneumococcal vaccines in the wake of pre-COVID data

The risk factors associated with CAP caused by serotypes in the different pneumococcal vaccines.

14 Dec 2023

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

Study reveals that persistent COVID-19 symptoms and severe infections significantly impact the economic conditions of US families, with low-income households being more vulnerable to financial hardships.

13 Dec 2023

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Study reveals that COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces the prevalence of anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms among Chinese adults, with vaccinated individuals reporting lower severity of these conditions compared to non-vaccinated individuals.

13 Dec 2023

U.S. veterans' study reveals key insights into Long COVID and protective role of vaccination

Study examines the clinical characteristics and trends of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) in U.S. veterans, showing the protective effect of vaccination and the need for precise symptom documentation for effective research and clinical care.

12 Dec 2023

Evaluation of immunogenicity-induced DNA vaccines against different SARS-CoV-2 variants

Five DNA vaccine candidates based on different SARS-CoV-2 strains.

12 Dec 2023

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

A Japanese study published in BioRxiv explores the virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant, finding it has a higher effective reproductive number and stronger resistance to immunity from other variants, potentially due to the L455S spike protein mutation.

11 Dec 2023

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

Study found that pregnant mothers with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM), including adult respiratory distress syndrome and acute renal failure, emphasizing the urgent need for their early diagnosis and treatment.

10 Dec 2023

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Study published in Nature Immunology reveals that repeated mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations enhance immune response, especially in previously infected individuals, leading to a diversified and increased number of immune cell clones and a stronger ability to combat various virus strains.

7 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

The association between viral infections and glioma risk

The causal relationship between viral infection and glioma.

7 Dec 2023

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

New Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine variant shows enhanced protection against COVID-19 hospitalization

NHS COVID-19 app study shows digital contact tracing's effectiveness in predicting virus transmission risks

New vaccine strategy targets SARS-CoV-2's stable S2 subunit, offering broad protection against evolving variants

New Year's Eve celebrations linked to spike in COVID-19 cases: Small gatherings, not large events, the main culprit

COVID-19 hospitalization linked to greater long-term health risks than seasonal influenza

Experts from leading institutions launch Pandemic Research Alliance for collaborative virus defense

Study sheds light on global laboratory-acquired infections and pathogen escapes

New dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against multiple virus strains

Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in reducing severe symptoms

IFNγ identified as crucial for reducing pulmonary viral loads in COVID-19, new research shows

New study highlights the need for advanced pneumococcal vaccines in the wake of pre-COVID data

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

U.S. veterans' study reveals key insights into Long COVID and protective role of vaccination

Evaluation of immunogenicity-induced DNA vaccines against different SARS-CoV-2 variants

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

The association between viral infections and glioma risk

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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