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Two new SARS-like coronaviruses described in Russian horseshoe bats

Horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus sp.) are known reservoirs of zoonotic coronaviruses (CoVs). Over the last twenty years, viruses thought to have originated from these bats have given rise to two severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic outbreaks in humans: SARS-CoV-1 in 2002/2003, which was limited mostly to Asia, and the currently globally circulating SARS-CoV-2, first identified in December 2019.

20 May 2021

Tokyo sees rapid rise of SARS-CoV-2 R.1 lineage

A new research paper posted to the preprint server medRxiv* reports the rise of a new lineage in Tokyo, Japan, bearing a combination of two biologically important mutations.

20 May 2021

Are COVID-19-related complications in children explained by abnormal immune responses?

A common theme in reports on COVID-19 around the world has been the large number of children who have not been infected or shown signs of disease. However, though the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes less acute infection in this age group, it is associated with a severe immune-mediated multisystemic illness called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

20 May 2021

Study examines the effectiveness of using virtual reality to train healthcare providers in empathy

Research has shown empathy gives healthcare workers the ability to provide appropriate supports and make fewer mistakes. This helps increase patient satisfaction and enhance patient outcomes, resulting in better overall care.

20 May 2021

Early treatment may prevent clotting in COVID-19 vaccine-related thrombocytopenia

Now, a new report in the Journal of Thrombosis and Hemostasis reveals that timely diagnosis and treatment of this condition may prevent further morbidity and mortality, and enable the vaccine to be used widely with confidence.

20 May 2021

Extensive cancer research data to be presented at the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, a leader in cutting-edge clinical trials and health outcomes analyses and a designated Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute, together with RWJBarnabas Health, today announced that data from its cancer clinical research program will be presented at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, to be held virtually from June 4-8.

20 May 2021

Study reveals the accuracy of risk stratification scores among patients with unexplained syncope

The Canadian Syncope Risk Score (CSRS) is an accurate validated prediction score for emergency department patients with unexplained syncope.

20 May 2021

FDA reminds the public about the limitations of COVID-19 antibody

The following quote is attributed to Tim Stenzel, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

20 May 2021

New color-changing thread in tampons or sanitary napkins helps diagnose vulvovaginal yeast infections

The yeast Candida albicans can cause itchy, painful urinary tract and vaginal yeast infections. For women in low-resource settings who lack access to healthcare facilities, these infections create substantial social and economic burdens.

20 May 2021

Plant-produced COVID-19 vaccine shows potent immunogenic profile in humans

An interim report on a phase 2 clinical trial indicates both the safety and efficacy of a plant-produced virus-like particle vaccine candidate against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The vaccine candidate has shown an acceptable safety profile and high potency in inducing humoral and cellular immune responses in adults (18 – 64 years) and elderly (65 years and above) individuals. The report is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

20 May 2021

UB pharmacy researcher to design real-time algorithm to reduce hospital readmission rates for COPD patients

To lower hospital readmission rates for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), University at Buffalo pharmacy researcher David Jacobs has received a $962,000 award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to develop a real-time readmission risk prediction algorithm.

20 May 2021

A better understanding of brain fluid movements can help predict and treat Alzheimer's disease

Scientists don't fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease, but they have a primary suspect.

20 May 2021

Triple-drug therapy can reduce asthma exacerbations, improve control without major adverse events

Researchers have found that the inclusion of a third drug to commonly used dual-drug inhalers can reduce asthma exacerbations and improve control over the disease in children, adolescents, and adults with moderate-to-severe asthma.

20 May 2021

New study shows that pets and their owners diet together

Keto, gluten-free, organic: If a pet owner is on a specific diet, chances are their dog is on it, too, a new U of G study reveals. But when it comes to a grain-free diet, owners seem to choose it more for their dogs than themselves, the study also found.

20 May 2021

Four months of multi-drug therapy for tuberculosis is as effective as standard regimen

Four months of multi-drug therapy that included rifapentine and moxifloxacin treated active tuberculosis (TB) as effectively as the standard six-month regimen in a multinational study, cutting treatment time by a third.

20 May 2021

Study could serve as guidepost for developing new therapies for Alzheimer's disease

In a major breakthrough, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have discovered how amyloid beta--the neurotoxin believed to be at the root of Alzheimer's disease (AD)--forms in axons and related structures that connect neurons in the brain, where it causes the most damage.

20 May 2021

Study shows DHA can reduce early preterm births

In the study published in the journal EClinical Medicine, a dose of 1000 mg of DHA may reduce early preterm births significantly compared to 200 mg as found in some prenatal supplements.

20 May 2021

Childhood immunization rates in Texas declined sharply during COVID-19 pandemic

Despite expert recommendations that children continue to get regularly scheduled vaccines during the pandemic, vaccination rates have decreased in several states.

20 May 2021

Philly CEAL team receives NIH grant to extend COVID-19 outreach

José A. Bauermeister, PhD, and Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, are leading one of 10 new research teams from across the country that received National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling $14 million to extend the reach of the NIH's Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities.

20 May 2021

Study addresses “leaky pipeline” that prevents Black medical students in reaching their residency goals

Self-affirmation, the practice of reflecting upon one's most important values, can aid Black medical students in reaching their residency goals. But conversely, it can lead to the perception that they are less qualified for a prestigious residency than their peers.

20 May 2021

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Two new SARS-like coronaviruses described in Russian horseshoe bats

Tokyo sees rapid rise of SARS-CoV-2 R.1 lineage

Are COVID-19-related complications in children explained by abnormal immune responses?

Study examines the effectiveness of using virtual reality to train healthcare providers in empathy

Early treatment may prevent clotting in COVID-19 vaccine-related thrombocytopenia

Extensive cancer research data to be presented at the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting

Study reveals the accuracy of risk stratification scores among patients with unexplained syncope

FDA reminds the public about the limitations of COVID-19 antibody

New color-changing thread in tampons or sanitary napkins helps diagnose vulvovaginal yeast infections

Plant-produced COVID-19 vaccine shows potent immunogenic profile in humans

UB pharmacy researcher to design real-time algorithm to reduce hospital readmission rates for COPD patients

A better understanding of brain fluid movements can help predict and treat Alzheimer's disease

Triple-drug therapy can reduce asthma exacerbations, improve control without major adverse events

New study shows that pets and their owners diet together

Four months of multi-drug therapy for tuberculosis is as effective as standard regimen

Study could serve as guidepost for developing new therapies for Alzheimer's disease

Study shows DHA can reduce early preterm births

Childhood immunization rates in Texas declined sharply during COVID-19 pandemic

Philly CEAL team receives NIH grant to extend COVID-19 outreach

Study addresses “leaky pipeline” that prevents Black medical students in reaching their residency goals

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