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SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding varies widely in asymptomatic and mildly ill patients

In a recent study published in the Nature Microbiology journal, researchers assessed the longitudinal viral dynamics in asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

1 May 2022

$Can fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines protect against SARS-CoV-2?$

Can fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines protect against SARS-CoV-2?

A recent research paper posted to the Research Square* preprint server assessed the dose fractionation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines.

1 May 2022

Antibody cocktail shows synergetic effects against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in vitro and in vivo

A recent research paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated that a cocktail of two synergetic antibodies extensively neutralized severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, including Omicron BA.1 and BA.2.

1 May 2022

New cardiac defibrillator implanted under the skin greatly reduces patient complications

High-risk patients who need defibrillators to prevent cardiac arrest can experience fewer complications with a type of device implanted under the skin, a Canadian study has found.

30 Apr 2022

Researchers test a method for delivering genetic material into the body to repair damaged heart muscle

A method for delivering genetic material to the body is being tested as a way to repair damaged heart muscle after a heart attack.

30 Apr 2022

Trial shows the efficacy of anti-TNF drug for patients with early-stage Dupuytren's disease

Researchers at the Kennedy Institute, University of Oxford, led by Professor Jagdeep Nanchahal have demonstrated the efficacy of the anti-TNF drug adalimumab for patients with early-stage Dupuytren's disease.

30 Apr 2022

University of Arizona, Oklahoma State University join forces to combat opioid crisis and chronic pain

Robert C. Robbins, MD, president of the University of Arizona, and Kayse Shrum, DO, president of Oklahoma State University, today announced the two institutions’ academic medical centers have joined forces to combat the opioid crisis and chronic pain through research, treatment and education.

30 Apr 2022

Weill Cornell Medicine honors students, staff for exemplary efforts to promote diversity and inclusion

Weill Cornell Medicine honored a dozen faculty, trainees, students and staff April 25 for their outstanding service and leadership in promoting diversity at the academic medical institution.

29 Apr 2022

Roswell Park's nursing teams share research at 47th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society

Several nursing teams from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center were invited to share their research at the 47th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society, which is underway in Anaheim, California, and continues through May 1, 2022.

29 Apr 2022

Novel therapy using nitric oxide may be an efficient and safe way to treat multiple metabolic diseases

A novel therapy developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ameliorates obesity and Type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet.

29 Apr 2022

Scientists gain important insights into novel mutation behind synucleinopathies

Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia belong to a family of neurodegenerative disorders called synucleinopathies because they are caused by the pathological accumulation of protein alpha-synuclein into structures called Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites in the brain.

29 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors built on rattlesnake venom scaffold

A new study describes the development of new molecules with inhibitory activity against the SARS-CoV-2 viral main protease (Mpro) enzyme, based on rattlesnake venom.

29 Apr 2022

Probenecid shows activity against respiratory syncytial virus

A new study describes the antiviral activity of the approved drug probenecid against respiratory syncytial virus.

29 Apr 2022

Study explores sex-driven differences in individualized clinical management of Alzheimer’s disease risk

A new study demonstrated how individualized clinical management of Alzheimer's disease risk was viable in a clinical outpatient setting.

29 Apr 2022

Serious Shortage Protocols issued to limit the dispensing of 3 Hormone Replacement Therapy products

Urgent action is being taken to ensure women across the UK will be able to more reliably access HRT products, as the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid issues Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) to limit the dispensing of 3 HRT products to 3 months' supply.

29 Apr 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding varies widely in asymptomatic and mildly ill patients

Can fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines protect against SARS-CoV-2?

Antibody cocktail shows synergetic effects against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in vitro and in vivo

New cardiac defibrillator implanted under the skin greatly reduces patient complications

Researchers test a method for delivering genetic material into the body to repair damaged heart muscle

Trial shows the efficacy of anti-TNF drug for patients with early-stage Dupuytren's disease

University of Arizona, Oklahoma State University join forces to combat opioid crisis and chronic pain

Weill Cornell Medicine honors students, staff for exemplary efforts to promote diversity and inclusion

Roswell Park's nursing teams share research at 47th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society

Novel therapy using nitric oxide may be an efficient and safe way to treat multiple metabolic diseases

Scientists gain important insights into novel mutation behind synucleinopathies

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors built on rattlesnake venom scaffold

Probenecid shows activity against respiratory syncytial virus

Study explores sex-driven differences in individualized clinical management of Alzheimer’s disease risk

Serious Shortage Protocols issued to limit the dispensing of 3 Hormone Replacement Therapy products

Studies identify two groups of first-year residents who may be at risk of developing mental health issues

Elevated levels of maternal psychological distress may affect offspring’s cognitive development

Exploring happy hypoxia in COVID-19 patients

Safety and immunogenicity of three-dose vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNtech SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine

Poor asthma control triggered by SARS-CoV-2

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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