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Study investigates anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels following Pfizer vaccine primary and booster regimens

A new study presented the differences among total anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies following SARS-CoV-2 Pfizer primary and booster vaccinations.

24 Mar 2022

UB-612 vaccine booster found to elicit high neutralizing antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a novel vaccine candidate UB-612 against 14 SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the latest variant of concern, Omicron.

24 Mar 2022

Study evaluates humoral and cellular immune memory induced by different COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers evaluated the humoral and cellular immune memory induced by four COVID-19 vaccines representing three different vaccine platforms.

24 Mar 2022

Computer algorithm predicts coronary artery disease-related events based on voice recordings

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based computer algorithm accurately predicted a person's likelihood of suffering heart problems related to clogged arteries based on voice recordings alone, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

24 Mar 2022

Physical activity holds double the cardiovascular benefit for people with anxiety or depression

Regular physical activity had nearly doubled the cardiovascular benefit in individuals with depression or anxiety, compared with individuals without these diagnoses, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

24 Mar 2022

Programmable button technology reduces the time for heart attack diagnosis

Shaving critical minutes off the time it takes to diagnose a heart attack and begin treatment could be as simple as the push of a button.

24 Mar 2022

New SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-Delta recombinant virus identified in the US

Researchers reported a novel SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta recombinant virus in the United States.

24 Mar 2022

Prevalence of organ impairment in Long COVID patients 6 and 12 months after initial symptoms

Researchers assessed the prevalence of organ impairment in long COVID six months and a year post-COVID-19 at London and Oxford.

24 Mar 2022

Study elucidates importation risks and disproportionate spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in the Netherlands

Researchers used whole-genome sequencing to explore the transmission dynamics of four SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern - Alpha (B.1.1.7), Beta (B.1.351), Gamma (P.1) and Delta (B.1.617.2) in the Netherlands.

24 Mar 2022

Study finds that Omicron variant preferentially uses the endosome pathway through mutation in the spike protein

A recent study assessed the role of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike H655Y mutation on viral entry pathways.

24 Mar 2022

Study evaluates mutation-induced SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fold stability

Researchers evaluated the stability and expression of mutations in the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.

24 Mar 2022

$Study finds fractionation of sulfated galactan from red alga can isolate its anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties$

Study finds fractionation of sulfated galactan from red alga can isolate its anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties

A new study analyzed BoSG and its low molecular weight derivatives for their anticoagulant, anti-SARS-CoV-2, S-protein binding, and structural properties.

24 Mar 2022

Anti-spike SARS-CoV-2 antibody titer trends over 15 months in healthcare workers in Boston

Researchers assessed the changes in the immunoglobulin titers against the receptor-binding domain of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 post-vaccination and natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare workers of Boston.

24 Mar 2022

Study identified multiple siRNAs spanning the SARS-CoV-2 genome with potent antiviral activity

A recent study demonstrated that RNA interference could prophylactically protect against SARS-CoV-2.

24 Mar 2022

Uptake of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human cerebrovascular cells

A recent study assessed the uptake of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human cerebrovascular cells via the lipid raft ganglioside.

24 Mar 2022

Study evaluates the prevalence of autoantibodies targeting type I interferons in critically-ill COVID-19 patients

Researchers assessed the prevalence of antibodies that neutralize the type I interferon antiviral activity and reactivate herpesviruses such as herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 and/or cytomegalovirus infections in patients with critical COVID-19.

24 Mar 2022

World Tuberculosis Day 2022: an interview with Dr. Maxine Caws

For World Tuberculosis Day 2022, News Medical spoke to Dr. Maxine Caws to raise awareness of this infectious disease.

24 Mar 2022

World Tuberculosis Day 2022: an interview with Dr. Michael Lauzardo

For World Tuberculosis Day 2022, News Medical spoke to Dr. Michael Lauzardo, director of the Southeastern National TB Center, to raise awareness of this infectious disease.

24 Mar 2022

Breathlessness and fatigue most common in self reported long-COVID

A new systematic review and meta-analysis posted to the medRxiv* preprint server has focussed on investigating the respiratory outcomes and functional recovery of patients eight weeks post-hospitalization with COVID-19 disease.

24 Mar 2022

Impact of polystyrene microplastic particles on freshwater organisms

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23 Mar 2022

covid 19 News and Research

Study investigates anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels following Pfizer vaccine primary and booster regimens

UB-612 vaccine booster found to elicit high neutralizing antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Study evaluates humoral and cellular immune memory induced by different COVID-19 vaccines

Computer algorithm predicts coronary artery disease-related events based on voice recordings

Physical activity holds double the cardiovascular benefit for people with anxiety or depression

Programmable button technology reduces the time for heart attack diagnosis

New SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-Delta recombinant virus identified in the US

Prevalence of organ impairment in Long COVID patients 6 and 12 months after initial symptoms

Study elucidates importation risks and disproportionate spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in the Netherlands

Study finds that Omicron variant preferentially uses the endosome pathway through mutation in the spike protein

Study evaluates mutation-induced SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fold stability

Study finds fractionation of sulfated galactan from red alga can isolate its anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties

Anti-spike SARS-CoV-2 antibody titer trends over 15 months in healthcare workers in Boston

Study identified multiple siRNAs spanning the SARS-CoV-2 genome with potent antiviral activity

Uptake of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human cerebrovascular cells

Study evaluates the prevalence of autoantibodies targeting type I interferons in critically-ill COVID-19 patients

World Tuberculosis Day 2022: an interview with Dr. Maxine Caws

World Tuberculosis Day 2022: an interview with Dr. Michael Lauzardo

Breathlessness and fatigue most common in self reported long-COVID

Impact of polystyrene microplastic particles on freshwater organisms

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

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