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America's health care organizations remind the public about vaccinations and early treatment for COVID-19, influenza

Given the anticipated increase in COVID-19 and influenza cases this fall and winter, America's healthcare professional organizations are coming together to remind the public of the importance of vaccinations and early treatment.

21 Nov 2022

Additional mRNA COVID vaccine doses could salvage antibody responses in blood cancer patients

A third COVID-19 vaccine dose in this patients with blood cancers could enhance their antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2

21 Nov 2022

After election win, California’s AG turns to investigating hospital algorithms for racial bias

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sailed to victory in the Nov. 8 election, riding his progressive record on reproductive rights, gun control, and social justice reform.

21 Nov 2022

What is the association between particulate matter exposure and SARS-CoV-2 infections?

In a new study, researchers assessed the association between particulate matter ≤2.5mm (PM2.5) exposure and SARS-CoV-2 infection and severity outcomes such as hospitalizations and deaths.

21 Nov 2022

Does influenza vaccination reduce death and vascular events in patients with heart failure?

Researchers conducted a placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial to assess whether influenza vaccination effectively reduced vascular events and mortality among patients with heart failure.

21 Nov 2022

Researchers identify a novel RSV variant associated with prolonged infection

Researchers examine pathogen or host genetic risk factors for RSV infection, as well as whether certain viral variants are associated with prolonged infection.

20 Nov 2022

IESC transplant could repair the intestinal barrier after stroke and improve outcomes

Stroke is a leading cause of death, dementia and serious long-term disability. According to the American Heart Association, stroke patients also have a greater risk of depression, which negatively affects functional and cognitive recovery.

20 Nov 2022

Researchers develop new device to non-invasively measure cervical nerve activity

A team of engineers and physicians at University of California San Diego has developed a device to non-invasively measure cervical nerve activity in humans, a new tool that they say could potentially inform and improve treatments for patients with sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, and mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

20 Nov 2022

β-cyclodextrin family found to be promising and cost-effective antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers identified β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs) as a safe and cost-effective drug against SARS-CoV-2 with a broad spectrum of activity.

18 Nov 2022

Bombali ebolavirus has been detected among bats in Mozambique

Researchers reported on the detection of Bombali virus (BOMV, of the ebolavirus genus) ribonucleic acid (RNA) among three free-tailed Mops condylurus (Molossidae) bat species in Mozambique.

18 Nov 2022

The antimicrobial activity of tee tree oil nanoliposomes against Escherichia coli

The main aim of the current study is to develop a new drug to promote sustainable and healthy animal husbandry in China.

18 Nov 2022

Clinical implementation of continuous genomic surveillance to identify, track, and interrupt the transmission of multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria

Scientists have developed a clinical WGS workflow that can detect transmission events of a pathogen before they become dominant.

18 Nov 2022

How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2

An article published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition journal provides an overview of the role of gut microbiota in shaping the host immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Nov 2022

COVID-19 carries a much higher risk of epilepsy and seizures than influenza

COVID-19 increases risk of both seizures and epilepsy as compared to influenza infection

17 Nov 2022

WHO releases new data on worldwide influenza activity

The latest WHO report updated up to 30 October 2022 has data categorized by influenza transmission zones, i.e., countries/regions with similar influenza transmission patterns.

17 Nov 2022

Protection afforded by SARS-CoV-2 infection against reinfection when Omicron BA.5 was the dominating subvariant in Scania county, Sweden

Researchers from Sweden conducted a cohort study to evaluate the protection granted by previous SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant infections against reinfections among individuals vaccinated between June and August 2022.

17 Nov 2022

Whole genome sequencing could help to reduce the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in hospitals

The spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals could be greatly reduced thanks to research by The University of Queensland and Queensland Health.

16 Nov 2022

Researchers discover the mechanism for heart complications from immune checkpoint inhibitors

Myocarditis is a complication that can occur in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

16 Nov 2022

Collaborative project focuses on improving access to breast cancer care in Argentina

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network- a non-profit alliance of leading cancer centers across the United States-;is launching a collaborative project with the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today.

16 Nov 2022

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Black, Indigenous and other women of color who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic said these experiences were overshadowed by isolation, confusion and fear, much of it caused by unclear or frequently changing institutional policies, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2022

Mortality News and Research

America's health care organizations remind the public about vaccinations and early treatment for COVID-19, influenza

Additional mRNA COVID vaccine doses could salvage antibody responses in blood cancer patients

After election win, California’s AG turns to investigating hospital algorithms for racial bias

What is the association between particulate matter exposure and SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Does influenza vaccination reduce death and vascular events in patients with heart failure?

Researchers identify a novel RSV variant associated with prolonged infection

IESC transplant could repair the intestinal barrier after stroke and improve outcomes

Researchers develop new device to non-invasively measure cervical nerve activity

β-cyclodextrin family found to be promising and cost-effective antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

Bombali ebolavirus has been detected among bats in Mozambique

The antimicrobial activity of tee tree oil nanoliposomes against Escherichia coli

Clinical implementation of continuous genomic surveillance to identify, track, and interrupt the transmission of multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria

How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 carries a much higher risk of epilepsy and seizures than influenza

WHO releases new data on worldwide influenza activity

Protection afforded by SARS-CoV-2 infection against reinfection when Omicron BA.5 was the dominating subvariant in Scania county, Sweden

Whole genome sequencing could help to reduce the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in hospitals

Researchers discover the mechanism for heart complications from immune checkpoint inhibitors

Collaborative project focuses on improving access to breast cancer care in Argentina

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

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