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Novel SARS-CoV-2 mutations reported in chronic HIV patients

A new study describes the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants in three immunocompromised patients.

23 Jan 2022

Robust BNT162b2 vaccine-induced B and T-cell immunity against early SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers describe the state of adaptive immunity following vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine.

23 Jan 2022

CoronaVac provides herd immunity in region of the Colombian Amazon

Researchers determine the effectiveness of the CoronaVac® vaccine in a Colombian Amazon population.

23 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron associated with fewer lower and more upper respiratory tract symptoms

Researchers assess the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern on symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

23 Jan 2022

Paxlovid provides a glimpse into the future against SARS-CoV-2

A recent study reveals that nirmatrelvir is potent and effective against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

23 Jan 2022

Determining evolution of COVID-19 mortality rates using machine-learning

Researchers predict the evolution of COVID-19 mortality rates across countries using a biological science-guided machine learning-based approach.

23 Jan 2022

COVID-19 lockdowns depleted water quality of commercial building plumbing systems

Researchers evaluate how altered water demand in commercial and residential buildings deteriorated the water quality during the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Jan 2022

Impact of booster vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers explore the dynamics of COVID-19 vaccine-induced protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

23 Jan 2022

Rapid, highly accurate drug detection vital to reducing the adverse impacts of addiction

Rapid, accessible and highly accurate detection of addictive substances such as opiates and cocaine is vital to reducing the adverse personal and societal impacts of addiction, something current drug detection systems can take too long to provide.

22 Jan 2022

RUDN University dentist implements new approach to treating inflammation of periodontal tissues

A dentist from RUDN University implemented a new approach to treating of inflammation of tissues around dental root and root canal.

22 Jan 2022

U.S. EPA and WHO sign agreement protect the public from health risks of pollution

This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and World Health Organization signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding.

22 Jan 2022

Researchers call for tailored public health messaging about COVID-19 vaccination for HIV patients

While most people living with HIV have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, younger and Black individuals are hesitant to get vaccinated and have lower vaccination rates, according to a new study by Rutgers researchers.

22 Jan 2022

Trastuzumab combined with trimodality treatment for HER2-overexpressing esophageal cancer found to be ineffective

The NRG Oncology clinical trial NRG-RTOG 1010, studying the addition of the drug trastuzumab to chemoradiation and surgery, did not reach its primary goal of improving disease-free survival (DFS) rates for patients with HER2 overexpressing esophageal adenocarcinoma.

22 Jan 2022

American College of Surgeons and JAHF join hands to improve surgical care for older adults

Today the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification Program and The John A. Hartford Foundation announced their work on a new partnership to improve surgical care for older adults while serving diverse populations across the nation.

22 Jan 2022

Researchers call for more work to address unmet needs of women with Parkinson's disease

Researchers in a multi-institution study led by UCLA Health have identified several overlooked issues affecting women with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and call for more research, customized treatments, education and support to empower women living with this disease and to address their unmet medical needs.

22 Jan 2022

Pilot human trial uses new falloposcope device to capture images of fallopian tubes

Due to a lack of effective screening and diagnostic tools, more than three-fourths of ovarian cancer cases are not found until the cancer is in an advanced stage.

22 Jan 2022

Visual memory is affected by image size on the retina, study shows

Every day we encounter images on the wall, in newspapers, books, and electronic devices. Some become etched in our memory and some don't.

22 Jan 2022

Civic engagement does not substantially influence well-being, studies find

Whether somebody engages civically or not, does not substantially influence their well-being. This is the central finding from two recent studies from Germany and the UK, conducted by researchers from the Universities of Vechta and Bochum.

22 Jan 2022

Machine-learned, light-field camera detects 3D facial expressions

A joint research team led by Professors Ki-Hun Jeong and Doheon Lee from the KAIST Department of Bio and Brain Engineering reported the development of a technique for facial expression detection by merging near-infrared light-field camera techniques with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

22 Jan 2022

Africa’s shortfall in neurologists needs to be addressed to help people with brain disorders

A critical shortfall in neurologists in Africa must be addressed in order to meet the health needs of patients with disorders that affect the brain, nerve and spinal cord, a study says.

22 Jan 2022

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Novel SARS-CoV-2 mutations reported in chronic HIV patients

Robust BNT162b2 vaccine-induced B and T-cell immunity against early SARS-CoV-2 variants

CoronaVac provides herd immunity in region of the Colombian Amazon

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron associated with fewer lower and more upper respiratory tract symptoms

Paxlovid provides a glimpse into the future against SARS-CoV-2

Determining evolution of COVID-19 mortality rates using machine-learning

COVID-19 lockdowns depleted water quality of commercial building plumbing systems

Impact of booster vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Rapid, highly accurate drug detection vital to reducing the adverse impacts of addiction

RUDN University dentist implements new approach to treating inflammation of periodontal tissues

U.S. EPA and WHO sign agreement protect the public from health risks of pollution

Researchers call for tailored public health messaging about COVID-19 vaccination for HIV patients

Trastuzumab combined with trimodality treatment for HER2-overexpressing esophageal cancer found to be ineffective

American College of Surgeons and JAHF join hands to improve surgical care for older adults

Researchers call for more work to address unmet needs of women with Parkinson's disease

Pilot human trial uses new falloposcope device to capture images of fallopian tubes

Visual memory is affected by image size on the retina, study shows

Civic engagement does not substantially influence well-being, studies find

Machine-learned, light-field camera detects 3D facial expressions

Africa’s shortfall in neurologists needs to be addressed to help people with brain disorders

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