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UCL takes second position in research excellence across UK institutions

The excellence of research at UCL and its positive real-world impact has improved since 2014, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) assessment results announced today.

12 May 2022

Nanotech imaging device shows potential to make disease diagnosis with smartphones

A nanotech imaging device, tiny enough to fit on a smartphone camera lens, has the potential to make the diagnosis of certain diseases accessible and affordable for people in rural and remote regions, say Australian scientists who developed it.

12 May 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The invisible pandemic

Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, but you couldn't tell from the behavior of the public (rushing back to normal), as well as public health and elected officials who fear backlash from even suggesting the reimplementation of precautions.

12 May 2022

Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine

A new study demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine was a promising SARS-CoV-2 vaccine option.

12 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2-related caregiver mortality and orphanhood among children

In a new study, researchers illustrated the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-linked caregiver death and orphanhood in children.

12 May 2022

Clonality and magnitude of SARS-CoV-2-reactive CD4+ T cells in COVID-19 convalescent patients after vaccination

A new study has focussed on determining the clonality and levels of SARS-CoV-2-reactive CD4+ T cells in CCPs post-vaccination.

12 May 2022

Researchers identify cellular serpins as host factors that restrict SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers investigated differences in susceptibility between individuals and may have discovered a new opportunity for treatment.

12 May 2022

Study finds recent influenza vaccination is associated with an appreciable reduction in the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity

The current study was performed in Qatar, including over 30,000 healthcare workers vaccinated against influenza during the period between September 17, 2020, and December 31, 2020, when the annual flu shots are usually given.

12 May 2022

COVID-19 booster vaccination strategy found to be highly cost-effective in Australia

Researchers evaluated the cost-effectiveness of Australia’s COVID-19 booster vaccination strategy.

12 May 2022

Study projects the COVID-19 burden caused by Omicron infections in mainland China should the zero-COVID policy be lifted

A new paper describes a new epidemiological model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission that includes the burden of COVID-19, vaccination coverage, available antiviral therapies, and non-pharmaceutical interventions.

12 May 2022

Evaluating mental health of adults with neurodevelopmental disorders during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety, depression, and mental well-being of adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in the United Kingdom.

12 May 2022

Delta- and Omicron BA.1-variant specificity of B cell repertoires established by an initial Wuhan strain infection

Researchers performed an unbiased evaluation of the early memory B cell repertoire specific for the Omicron and Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2.

12 May 2022

SK bioscience's typhoid vaccine licensed for export by Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and SK bioscience announced today that SK bioscience obtained an export license from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for SK's typhoid vaccine 'SKYTyphoid' which they jointly developed.

12 May 2022

Imprinted antibody responses towards SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants

A new study analyzed the imprinted antibody responses towards the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants.

12 May 2022

Study shows reduced respiratory syncytial virus antibody levels in women of childbearing age and infants during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study demonstrated that the humoral immunity against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has significantly reduced.

12 May 2022

Messenger RNA COVID-19 vaccines induce high levels of short-lived antibodies compared to natural infection

Researchers extensively investigated the dynamics of antibodies induced by natural SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination in Qatar's diverse population

12 May 2022

CMR Surgical; Transforming Surgery through Robotics

In this interview, we speak to Mark Slack, Chief Medical Officer at CMR Surgical, about their next-generation surgical robot Versius.

From CMR Surgical 12 May 2022

CDC study of pregnant women hospitalized with COVID in 2021 found 93% not vaccinated

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed the characteristics and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in pregnant women.

12 May 2022

Research looks at potential of pantethine against SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study posted to the Research Square preprint server, researchers assessed the antiviral activity of pantethine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

12 May 2022

Study estimates effectiveness of 2-dose and 3-dose mRNA vaccination against Omicron

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers estimated the efficacy of two-dose and three-dose regimens of two messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines: Moderna’s mRNA-1273 and Pfizer-BioNTech’s BNT162b2 against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused due to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant.

12 May 2022

covid 19 News and Research

UCL takes second position in research excellence across UK institutions

Nanotech imaging device shows potential to make disease diagnosis with smartphones

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The invisible pandemic

Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine

SARS-CoV-2-related caregiver mortality and orphanhood among children

Clonality and magnitude of SARS-CoV-2-reactive CD4+ T cells in COVID-19 convalescent patients after vaccination

Researchers identify cellular serpins as host factors that restrict SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study finds recent influenza vaccination is associated with an appreciable reduction in the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity

COVID-19 booster vaccination strategy found to be highly cost-effective in Australia

Study projects the COVID-19 burden caused by Omicron infections in mainland China should the zero-COVID policy be lifted

Evaluating mental health of adults with neurodevelopmental disorders during COVID-19 pandemic

Delta- and Omicron BA.1-variant specificity of B cell repertoires established by an initial Wuhan strain infection

SK bioscience's typhoid vaccine licensed for export by Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

Imprinted antibody responses towards SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants

Study shows reduced respiratory syncytial virus antibody levels in women of childbearing age and infants during the COVID-19 pandemic

Messenger RNA COVID-19 vaccines induce high levels of short-lived antibodies compared to natural infection

CMR Surgical; Transforming Surgery through Robotics

CDC study of pregnant women hospitalized with COVID in 2021 found 93% not vaccinated

Research looks at potential of pantethine against SARS-CoV-2

Study estimates effectiveness of 2-dose and 3-dose mRNA vaccination against Omicron

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