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Research shows minks mimic severe COVID-19 symptoms, including ARDS

Minks may be a suitable animal model for testing severe COVID-19 infections, finds a recent bioRxiv* preprint study. While mice and ferrets are used in preclinical severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), there is currently no model specific to severe disease.

30 Jan 2022

Study explores factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in individuals with psoriasis

About 40% of people living with psoriasis have had delays to psoriasis treatment and care from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study posted to the medRxiv* server. People of younger age and belonging to an ethnic minority group were more likely to be affected by these disruptions to care.

30 Jan 2022

Children and adolescents respond as well or better than adults to mRNA-1273 COVID vaccination

A recent study assesses the neutralization efficacy of the mRNA-1273 vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in children, adolescents, and adults.

30 Jan 2022

Study shows homologous COVID boosters better than heterologous in most kidney transplant recipients

Researchers screen kidney transplant recipients to evaluate their serological responses following immunization with three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

30 Jan 2022

Immunity based upon “mild" Omicron infection is weak for Omicron reinfection

Researchers evaluate antibody responses in vaccinated individuals who subsequently developed Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections.

30 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccines elicit cross-reactive antibodies against endemic coronaviruses

Researchers study the interaction between immunity to endemic coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jan 2022

Escape from vaccine-induced immunity likely contributed to rapid rise of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Researchers investigate whether the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is more likely to infect vaccinated individuals than the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant.

30 Jan 2022

Scientists evaluate zoonotic potential of NeoCoV, a coronavirus related to MERS-CoV

Researchers identify ACE2 as the functional receptor of the two close relatives of MERS-CoV, NeoCoV and PDF-2180-CoV, in bats.

30 Jan 2022

Research evaluates whether HCWs exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at home should work

Researchers assess the risk of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a tertiary care mother and child center in Canada.

30 Jan 2022

Using lateral flow testing to define COVID-19 self-isolation period

A recent study discusses the role of lateral flow device testing in potentially improving COVID-19 isolation policies.

30 Jan 2022

Imaging microscopy shows killer T-cells targeting SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers demonstrate how cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs) with specificity for SARS-CoV-2 eliminate multiple infected targets.

30 Jan 2022

Adults and children have similar neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers describe the kinetics of SARS-CoV-2-specific serum antibodies in convalescent children over six months following infection.

30 Jan 2022

Reducing OR availability by 15% helps address hospital staff shortage caused by the pandemic

Decreasing operating room (OR) availability by 15% helped a hospital address a 30% staff shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' ADVANCE 2022, the Anesthesiology Business Event.

30 Jan 2022

Study reveals link between muscular dystrophy and sphingolipids

In a new study, the group of Johan Auwerx at EPFL's School of Life Sciences has made the first connection between muscular dystrophy and sphingolipids, a group of bioactive lipids. The study is published in Science Advances.

29 Jan 2022

Scientists assemble carbon nanotubes in a new way to deliver cancer drugs

Fundamental science often finds applications beyond its original focus. Previously, scientists found applications for small diameter carbon nanotube porins in energy technology.

29 Jan 2022

Physician compensation arrangements are primarily based on volume of care, study says

Despite efforts by insurance companies and other payers to move toward compensating physicians based on the quality and value of care they provide, most physicians employed in group practices owned by health systems are paid primarily based on the volume of care they provide, according to a new study by RAND Corporation researchers.

29 Jan 2022

New app and lab kit transform a smartphone into COVID-19 / flu detection system

In a potential game changer for COVID-19 pandemic control efforts, a new cell phone app and lab kit have transformed a smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system.

29 Jan 2022

Professor of Surgery reveals new evidence detailing the fundamental order of the abdomen

A pioneering University of Limerick professor of surgery whose groundbreaking research led to the reclassification of an organ has published new evidence detailing the fundamental order of the abdomen.

29 Jan 2022

Majority of American adults over 50 support steps to reduce risk of firearm injury and death

A strong majority of American adults over 50—including the 37% of older adults who own guns or live with someone who does—supports specific steps that could reduce the risk of firearm injury and death, according to a University of Michigan study.

29 Jan 2022

Research reveals advantages of using a physician anesthesiologist-led Anesthesia Care Team model

Using a physician anesthesiologist-led Anesthesia Care Team model increases patient access to care, compared to nurse-administered sedation for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures, according to research being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' ADVANCE 2022, the Anesthesiology Business Event.

29 Jan 2022

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Research shows minks mimic severe COVID-19 symptoms, including ARDS

Study explores factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in individuals with psoriasis

Children and adolescents respond as well or better than adults to mRNA-1273 COVID vaccination

Study shows homologous COVID boosters better than heterologous in most kidney transplant recipients

Immunity based upon “mild" Omicron infection is weak for Omicron reinfection

COVID-19 vaccines elicit cross-reactive antibodies against endemic coronaviruses

Escape from vaccine-induced immunity likely contributed to rapid rise of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Scientists evaluate zoonotic potential of NeoCoV, a coronavirus related to MERS-CoV

Research evaluates whether HCWs exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at home should work

Using lateral flow testing to define COVID-19 self-isolation period

Imaging microscopy shows killer T-cells targeting SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Adults and children have similar neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Reducing OR availability by 15% helps address hospital staff shortage caused by the pandemic

Study reveals link between muscular dystrophy and sphingolipids

Scientists assemble carbon nanotubes in a new way to deliver cancer drugs

Physician compensation arrangements are primarily based on volume of care, study says

New app and lab kit transform a smartphone into COVID-19 / flu detection system

Professor of Surgery reveals new evidence detailing the fundamental order of the abdomen

Majority of American adults over 50 support steps to reduce risk of firearm injury and death

Research reveals advantages of using a physician anesthesiologist-led Anesthesia Care Team model

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