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Vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic disease caused by the Omicron and Delta variants in England

The researchers aimed to estimate how effective vaccination was against severe COVID-19, caused by Omicron and Delta variants of the virus, in England.

25 Apr 2022

Role of complement factor H-related protein 5 in venous thromboembolism and COVID-19

A new study discussed the role of complement factor H-related protein 5 (CFHR5) in venous thromboembolism (VTE) patients and hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

25 Apr 2022

The challenges of Omicron

A new review published in sums up the position of Omicron as a potential threat to human health, especially in the context of controlling this pandemic.

25 Apr 2022

Correlations between SARS-CoV-2 outcomes and cancer

Researchers analyzed SARS-CoV-2 outcomes by cancer status, treatment, type, and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

25 Apr 2022

The long-term impact of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection on immune responses after COVID-19 vaccination

The study aimed to determine the impact of prior infection from SARS-CoV-2 infection on immune responses after COVID-19 vaccination in the long term.

25 Apr 2022

World Immunization Week 2022: Striving for a Long Life for All with the International Vaccine Institute

As part of World Immunization Week 2022, News Medical speaks to the International Vaccine Institute about their fight against vaccine inequity, as well as what a “Long Life for All” means to them.

25 Apr 2022

Study finds lower levels of melatonin in men with prostate cancer

A study led by the University of Granada has found that men with prostate cancer have lower levels of melatonin compared to those without this illness, regardless of their urinary symptoms and the extent and aggressiveness of the tumor.

25 Apr 2022

Researchers identify five types of bacteria in men with aggressive prostate cancer

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have found a link between bacteria and aggressive forms of prostate cancer.

25 Apr 2022

Access to online program associated with better quality of life among stroke survivors

Access to an online program that provides easily accessible, interactive, tailored healthy lifestyle and behavior change techniques is associated with better health-related quality of life among adult stroke survivors, according to new research from the University of Newcastle and Flinders University.

25 Apr 2022

Risk of major complications for living kidney donors is minimal, study confirms

The risk of major complications for people who donate a kidney via laparoscopic surgery is minimal. That is the conclusion of a 20-year Mayo Clinic study of more than 3,000 living kidney donors.

25 Apr 2022

Imaging salt levels in tumors could help diagnose and monitor breast cancer

Analyzing sodium levels in breast cancer tumors can give an accurate indication of how aggressive a cancer is and whether chemotherapy treatments are taking effect, new research has shown.

25 Apr 2022

Species differences in somatic mutations shed light on aging

A recent study published in the journal Nature aimed to elucidate, through a comparative analysis, the diversity in mutagenesis across different species, and the long-established hypothesis regarding evolution in the rates of somatic mutation, as well as their role in cancer and aging.

25 Apr 2022

Prior COVID-19 protects against subsequent infections

In a recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers evaluated the duration and level of protection conferred by a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection among non-vaccinated subjects.

25 Apr 2022

Cross-reactive coronavirus antibodies might not be cross-neutralizing

In a recent study posted to Research Square* preprint server, researchers reported that cross-reactive antibodies against coronaviruses (CoVs) might not cross-neutralize all CoVs.

25 Apr 2022

Study suggests BCG vaccination might confer immunity to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, the researchers investigated the impact of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine-induced antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) glycoprotein.

25 Apr 2022

Monoclonal-antibody combination AZD7442 prevents COVID-19

In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the researchers examined the monoclonal-antibody combination AZD7442 to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

25 Apr 2022

Disparities in major leg amputation and mortality for patients with diabetic foot ulcers

A new study published in JAMA Network Open aimed to identify how intersectionality among race, ethnicity, rurality, and neighborhood disadvantage can result in high risks of major leg amputations and death among Medicare beneficiaries who were hospitalized with diabetic foot ulcers.

24 Apr 2022

Marine resources could be promising drug candidates against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

A recent review paper, published in the MDPI’s specialized journal COVID, highlights key features of the Omicron variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – and examines the potential and roadblocks in using renewable marine resources in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

24 Apr 2022

Detection of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection by T-cell receptor sequencing

A new study describes a novel COVID-19 detection technique based on T-cell receptor sequencing.

24 Apr 2022

Quercetin and other plant flavonols show anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

A new study discusses the potential of certain plant compounds to block SARS-CoV-2 replication within host cells.

24 Apr 2022

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Vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic disease caused by the Omicron and Delta variants in England

Role of complement factor H-related protein 5 in venous thromboembolism and COVID-19

The challenges of Omicron

Correlations between SARS-CoV-2 outcomes and cancer

The long-term impact of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection on immune responses after COVID-19 vaccination

World Immunization Week 2022: Striving for a Long Life for All with the International Vaccine Institute

Study finds lower levels of melatonin in men with prostate cancer

Researchers identify five types of bacteria in men with aggressive prostate cancer

Access to online program associated with better quality of life among stroke survivors

Risk of major complications for living kidney donors is minimal, study confirms

Imaging salt levels in tumors could help diagnose and monitor breast cancer

Species differences in somatic mutations shed light on aging

Prior COVID-19 protects against subsequent infections

Cross-reactive coronavirus antibodies might not be cross-neutralizing

Study suggests BCG vaccination might confer immunity to SARS-CoV-2

Monoclonal-antibody combination AZD7442 prevents COVID-19

Disparities in major leg amputation and mortality for patients with diabetic foot ulcers

Marine resources could be promising drug candidates against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Detection of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection by T-cell receptor sequencing

Quercetin and other plant flavonols show anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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