Nidhi Saha

BDS Dentistry

I am a medical content writer and editor. My interests lie in public health awareness and medical communication. I have worked as a clinical dentist and as a consultant research writer in an Indian medical publishing house. It is my constant endeavor is to update knowledge on newer treatment modalities relating to various medical fields. I have also aided in proofreading and publication of manuscripts in accredited medical journals. I like to sketch, read and listen to music in my leisure time.

Articles from Nidhi

T-cell immunity remains effective against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants

Omicron subvariants effectively escape B-cell immune responses by modifying neutralizing antibody epitopes.

21 Dec 2022

Exploring environmental viral emissions after SARS-CoV-2 Human challenge

A recent study captured the dynamics of pre-symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 emissions and reported the extent, magnitude, and routes of viral transmission are heterogeneous, with nasal mucosa being an important source of viral transmission.

21 Dec 2022

The UK's growing burden of long-COVID

Long COVID symptoms are more common in females and White identifying individuals between the ages of 35-49 years, as well as the disabled.

15 Dec 2022

Globally, COVID-19 mortality biomarkers have varied efficacy

Some of the biomarkers used to predict mortality due to COVID-19 show variable efficacies in different parts of the world;

13 Dec 2022

COVID-19 vaccination temporarily alters heart rate variability

HRV parameters after COVID-19 vaccination show significant short-term changes that may persist for up to three days until ultimately returning to baseline.

12 Dec 2022

SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins utilize different mechanisms to bind to ACE2

Researchers apply computational approaches to study the binding mechanisms of the SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV spike proteins to the ACE2 receptor.

11 Dec 2022

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

New research found that enveloped viruses harbor greater cross-species transmissibility and are more likely to cause zoonotic infections than nonenveloped viruses.

9 Dec 2022

Vaccine MVA-BN shows consistent, robust immunogenicity and safety results

A phase III clinical trial showed consistent immunogenicity for a freeze-dried formulation of Bavarian Nordic's Modified Vaccinia Ankara.

5 Dec 2022

Hepatitis B virus haplotype number is a predictive marker of functional cure during antiviral therapies

Patients with a lower hepatitis B virus haplotype number are more likely to achieve a functional cure with chronic hepatitis B treatment.

4 Dec 2022

Vaccination against pertussis in pregnancy and outstanding scientific questions

A recent paper published in Vaccines summarized the data presented and the discussions in the meeting regarding pertussis vaccination in pregnancy (ViP).

2 Dec 2022