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CoronaVac vaccine booster strengthens protection against SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published on the preprint medRxiv* server, an international team of scientists tested CoronaVac as a booster shot and measured its effects on immunity. Their findings showed increases in neutralizing antibodies and T cell response.

21 Nov 2021

Scientists discover several factors influencing waning immunity with the Pfizer COVID Vaccine

New research from Japan found several risk factors associated with greater waning immunity after vaccination. Old age and smoking were amongst those with some of the lowest antibody titers. Women more than men were also more likely to experience a rapid decline in antibody levels 3 to 6 months after receiving their second Pfizer-BioNTech dose.

21 Nov 2021

A canine coronavirus zoonotic spillover and tropism shift

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21 Nov 2021

Powerful database focuses on disarming deadly superbugs

Disarming superbugs that can cause deadly infections is the focus of a powerful database now housed at The University of Queensland.

21 Nov 2021

Quality of care declines with private equity ownership of nursing homes, study suggests

Nursing homes acquired by private equity companies saw an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations among long-stay residents and an uptick in Medicare costs, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Nov 2021

Importance of cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study published in the journal mBio investigates different antibodies from convalescent donors that bind three separate domains of the SARS-CoV-2 spike. The results of this study suggest that the individuals exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 from the first wave have neutralizing antibodies against current variants.

21 Nov 2021

Review launched into impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices

A far-reaching review is being launched into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices.

21 Nov 2021

New prevention zone to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza

From 8pm on 21 November 2021, a new avian influenza prevention zone will be declared in parts of North Yorkshire in England, namely the districts of Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire, which means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers in that area to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.

21 Nov 2021

Sheep at low-risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2

A team of scientists from the US has recently evaluated the susceptibility of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in sheep. The findings reveal that sheep are generally less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the susceptibility is relatively higher for the alpha variant of the virus. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv preprint server.

21 Nov 2021

Study sheds light on how residential distance from care impacts cancer diagnosis and survival

In a seemingly counterintuitive finding, young adults diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) tumors might have better survival rates the farther they live from care.

21 Nov 2021

U of U Health supports Governor’s decision to authorize COVID-19 booster doses for all adults in Utah

University of Utah Health supports Governor Spencer Cox’s decision to authorize booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines for all people living in Utah who are aged 18 and older.

21 Nov 2021

TXA drug has minimal impact in controlling blood loss in severely injured trauma patients

A recent study found that the drug tranexamic acid has minimal impact in controlling blood loss in severely injured trauma patients at the standard doses given, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

21 Nov 2021

Washington University joins international effort to support data science research and training in Africa

Washington University in St. Louis is joining a major international effort to advance data science, catalyze innovation and spur health discoveries across Africa.

21 Nov 2021

Human Proteoform Project aims to define the entire collection of proteins in the body

Now that the Human Genome Project has officially wrapped, an international team of researchers will map the entire collection of proteins in the human body.

21 Nov 2021

People urged to take up life-saving COVID-19 booster vaccines ahead of Christmas

From tomorrow, the National Booking Service will open to people aged 40-49 for their booster jab, and young people aged 16-17 for their second jab.

21 Nov 2021

Booster or third dose for outbound international travel to be added to NHS COVID Pass

Travelers who have had a booster or a third dose will be able to demonstrate their vaccine status through the NHS COVID Pass from Friday 19 November.

21 Nov 2021

Study may lead to more personalized clinical practices and trainings for psychotherapists

New research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that different psychotherapists use common treatment processes to varying benefits for patients.

21 Nov 2021

Using PET scans to predict recurrence in Hodgkin lymphoma

One of the primary tools that oncologists use to stage cancers is the PET (positron emission tomography) scan, an imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive sugar to detect metabolically active areas within the body.

21 Nov 2021

Despite the increasing risk of closure, rural ERs provide similar care as urban health care facilities

Hospitals in the nation's more remote areas are constantly under threat. Since 2010, over 100 rural U.S. hospitals have closed, resulting in the loss of emergency department care.

21 Nov 2021

Study highlights the toll of technology on work-from-home moms during COVID-19 pandemic

It's no secret that being a work-from-home mom during the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic was a drag. And those tech tools – video meetings and texting – designed to make remote work easier? They just added to the stress and exacerbated the mental health toll on burnt out moms trying to hold everything together.

21 Nov 2021

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CoronaVac vaccine booster strengthens protection against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists discover several factors influencing waning immunity with the Pfizer COVID Vaccine

A canine coronavirus zoonotic spillover and tropism shift

Powerful database focuses on disarming deadly superbugs

Quality of care declines with private equity ownership of nursing homes, study suggests

Importance of cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Review launched into impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices

New prevention zone to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza

Sheep at low-risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2

Study sheds light on how residential distance from care impacts cancer diagnosis and survival

U of U Health supports Governor’s decision to authorize COVID-19 booster doses for all adults in Utah

TXA drug has minimal impact in controlling blood loss in severely injured trauma patients

Washington University joins international effort to support data science research and training in Africa

Human Proteoform Project aims to define the entire collection of proteins in the body

People urged to take up life-saving COVID-19 booster vaccines ahead of Christmas

Booster or third dose for outbound international travel to be added to NHS COVID Pass

Study may lead to more personalized clinical practices and trainings for psychotherapists

Using PET scans to predict recurrence in Hodgkin lymphoma

Despite the increasing risk of closure, rural ERs provide similar care as urban health care facilities

Study highlights the toll of technology on work-from-home moms during COVID-19 pandemic

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