Human vascular organoids reveal clues for a potential COVID treatment

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis rendering depicts a vascular organoid developed by a team led by Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, to study how the SARS-CoV-2 virus damages the h

Updated on: January 06,2024 6

Human vascular organoids reveal clues for a potential COVID treatment

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis rendering depicts a vascular organoid developed by a team led by Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, to study how the SARS-CoV-2 virus damages the h

Updated on:January 06,2024 6

Dengue Fever: The Tropical Mosquito-borne Killer

Updated on: June 05,2024 0

Dengue Fever: The Tropical Mosquito-borne Killer

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New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th

Updated on: January 07,2024 5

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th

Updated on:January 07,2024 5

The calcium-activated potassium channel KCNN4 regulates inflammasome activation and tumor growth

Updated on: June 08,2024 0

The calcium-activated potassium channel KCNN4 regulates inflammasome activation and tumor growth

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New web app for COVID-19 immune antibody helps guide vaccine timing

by Julie Parry,Yale UniversityA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department

Updated on: December 30,2023 16

New web app for COVID-19 immune antibody helps guide vaccine timing

by Julie Parry,Yale UniversityA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department

Updated on:December 30,2023 16

How three infectious disease agents evade the immune system

byNanyang Technological UniversityTransmission electron microscope image of a respiratory syncytial virus particle. Credit: Assoc Prof Richard SugrueCOVID-19 cast a glaring spotlight on the deva

Updated on: January 26,2024 25

How three infectious disease agents evade the immune system

byNanyang Technological UniversityTransmission electron microscope image of a respiratory syncytial virus particle. Credit: Assoc Prof Richard SugrueCOVID-19 cast a glaring spotlight on the deva

Updated on:January 26,2024 25

Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAmong adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15National Vital S

Updated on: January 02,2024 10

Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAmong adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15National Vital S

Updated on:January 02,2024 10

Improving antiviral medication for COVID-19 to give more patients access to treatment

by Erin Matthews,Canadian Light SourceCredit:ACS Bio & Med Chem Au(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.3c00039Researchers from the University of Alberta (U of A) are working to i

Updated on: April 02,2024 20

Improving antiviral medication for COVID-19 to give more patients access to treatment

by Erin Matthews,Canadian Light SourceCredit:ACS Bio & Med Chem Au(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.3c00039Researchers from the University of Alberta (U of A) are working to i

Updated on:April 02,2024 20

Clinical trial investigates new oral treatment for COVID-19

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)Efficacy of treatment measured by the viral load and clinical signs. A and B: log10 viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in patients that received placebo or a

Updated on: December 28,2023 20

Clinical trial investigates new oral treatment for COVID-19

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)Efficacy of treatment measured by the viral load and clinical signs. A and B: log10 viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in patients that received placebo or a

Updated on:December 28,2023 20

Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterPAI-1 genetic variations impact blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19, potentially guiding personalized treatments. Credit: Dr. Beate Heissig from

Updated on: October 09,2024 0

Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterPAI-1 genetic variations impact blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19, potentially guiding personalized treatments. Credit: Dr. Beate Heissig from

Updated on:October 09,2024 0

Infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours

by Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people. The bacteria are found in water systems, soil and dust worldwide and, for many, cause

Updated on: March 20,2024 19

Infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours

by Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people. The bacteria are found in water systems, soil and dust worldwide and, for many, cause

Updated on:March 20,2024 19

Study helps explain post-COVID exercise intolerance

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityRest to peak change in right atrial pressure, heart rate, stroke volume, and stroke follow among post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) patients with impaired

Updated on: December 28,2023 18

Study helps explain post-COVID exercise intolerance

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityRest to peak change in right atrial pressure, heart rate, stroke volume, and stroke follow among post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) patients with impaired

Updated on:December 28,2023 18