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Researchers receive $1.47 million NIH grant to study COVID-19 safety measures in schools

Researchers receive $1.47 million NIH grant to study COVID-19 safety measures in schools

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many children have returned to school in-person this year for the first time in 18 months.

10 Nov 2021

UK people consuming plant-based alternative foods have nearly doubled over ten years

UK people consuming plant-based alternative foods have nearly doubled over ten years

The proportion of UK people reporting eating and drinking plant-based alternative foods such as plant-based milk, vegan sausages and vegetable burgers nearly doubled between 2008-2011 and 2017-2019, according to a new study in Science of the Total Environment.

10 Nov 2021

Global progress toward measles elimination continues to decline amidst the pandemic

Global progress toward measles elimination continues to decline amidst the pandemic

While reported measles cases have fallen compared to previous years, progress toward measles elimination continues to decline and the risk of outbreaks is mounting, according to a new report from the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

10 Nov 2021

Children with multiple eating problems may benefit from screening for developmental delay

Children with multiple eating problems may benefit from screening for developmental delay

Young children with a history of eating problems in the first three years of life were more likely to receive low scores on assessments of child development, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

10 Nov 2021

Cancer drugs could be repurposed as potential therapies for Alzheimer's disease

Cancer drugs could be repurposed as potential therapies for Alzheimer's disease

Existing and emerging cancer drugs could be repurposed as therapies to be tested in clinical trials for people at genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in Science Advances.

10 Nov 2021

Coronaviruses synthesize RNA in membrane-bound compartments

Coronaviruses synthesize RNA in membrane-bound compartments

A team of researchers show that IBV viral RNA synthesis occurs within the membrane-bound compartment

10 Nov 2021

UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer confirms Covid-19 in pet dog in the UK

UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer confirms Covid-19 in pet dog in the UK

The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that the virus responsible for Covid-19 has been detected in a pet dog in the UK.

10 Nov 2021

The immune response elicited by an inactivated SAR-CoV-2 vaccine

The immune response elicited by an inactivated SAR-CoV-2 vaccine

A team of researchers assessed antibody responses to the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine among vaccine recipients in Shenzhen, China.

10 Nov 2021

The SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant evades Fc effector function by ancestral strain, study says

The SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant evades Fc effector function by ancestral strain, study says

A new study finds improved Fc cross-reactivity against certain SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern.

10 Nov 2021

More than 20 million COVID-19 tests analyzed at Glasgow Lighthouse Lab

More than 20 million COVID-19 tests analyzed at Glasgow Lighthouse Lab

The Glasgow Lighthouse Lab has now analyzed more than 20 million COVID-19 tests, as Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid visited the lab today [Wednesday 10 November] to thank staff for their tireless work.

10 Nov 2021

As workers struggle with pandemic’s impact, employers expand mental health benefits

As workers struggle with pandemic’s impact, employers expand mental health benefits

As the covid-19 pandemic burns through its second year, the path forward for American workers remains unsettled, with many continuing to work from home while policies for maintaining a safe workplace evolve.

10 Nov 2021

Stenoparib effectively inhibits SARS-CoV-2 variants in vitro

Stenoparib effectively inhibits SARS-CoV-2 variants in vitro

A new study assesses the antiviral activity of stenoparib against four SARS-CoV-2 strains.

10 Nov 2021

The autoantibody profile in COVID-19 patients with MIS-C

A new study assessed the presence of autoantibodies against autoantigens associated with known autoimmune diseases in patients with COVID-19.

10 Nov 2021

Older women with sarcopenia less likely to experience hot flashes

Older women with sarcopenia less likely to experience hot flashes

The loss of muscle mass is a natural part of aging. Older women with sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass and function) are at an increased risk of reduced mobility, diminished quality of life, heart disease, and fall-related injuries.

10 Nov 2021

Identifying an important protein for motor coordination

Identifying an important protein for motor coordination

News-Medical speaks to Professor Jorge Ruas about how he has identified an important protein involved in motor coordination.

10 Nov 2021

Current understanding of the link between COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease

Current understanding of the link between COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease

A review published in Chemo-Biological Interactions has focused on the prevalence of COVID-19 in CVD patients associated with ACE2 mechanisms.

10 Nov 2021

Chronological changes in SARS-CoV-2 immune responses after BNT162b2 vaccine

Chronological changes in SARS-CoV-2 immune responses after BNT162b2 vaccine

A new study focused on the chronological changes in humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, during and after the BNT162b2 vaccine administration, among hospital workers of a national medical institution in Japan.

10 Nov 2021

Cell-based viral replication system for screening of SARS-CoV-2 drugs

Cell-based viral replication system for screening of SARS-CoV-2 drugs

The current study reports a SARS-CoV-2 replicon system within stable cell lines that can be cultured with ease in a standard biosafety level 2 laboratory.

10 Nov 2021

Is it possible to predict COVID-19 trends?

Is it possible to predict COVID-19 trends?

A new preprint reports the results of the second part of a two-phase forecasting study on COVID-19 cases and deaths in two countries, Germany and Poland.

10 Nov 2021

How effective are mask-wearing and social distancing in UK universities?

How effective are mask-wearing and social distancing in UK universities?

A new paper describes the effects of various non-pharmaceutical interventions in dealing with the spread of this virus among students, faculty, and staff on university campuses following the reopening of these institutions.

10 Nov 2021

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