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Long-term humoral response and its determinants following 2- and 3-dose COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Researchers compared the waning of vaccine-induced immunity from two and three doses of mRNA COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine BNT162b2 by conducting a repeated serological study to assess the prolonged humoral response.

14 Nov 2022

New UK aid will help fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria

New UK aid support to the Global Fund will help fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria around the world, Minister for Development Andrew Mitchell announced today (Monday 14 November).

14 Nov 2022

More adverse reactions following bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccine

A recent study posted to medRxiv* examined adverse reactions after administration of a bivalent BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine booster.

13 Nov 2022

Omicron BA.1/BA.2 breakthrough infection after 3-dose BNT162b2 vaccination provides improved protection against Omicron BA.5

In a recent study published in the Emerging Infectious Disease journal, researchers compared the neutralization associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.5 sublineage to Omicron BA.1/BA.2 sublineages among vaccinated and convalescent patients.

13 Nov 2022

How mRNA vaccines work without an added adjuvant

In a recent study published in the Immunity journal, researchers explored the current knowledge of the mechanism employed by messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines to elicit innate immune activation.

13 Nov 2022

Flu cases continue to rise throughout the U.S.

The rate of influenza cases throughout the U.S. continues to rise.

13 Nov 2022

Survey assesses prevalence of H5N8 influenza in birds

The prevalence of the avian influenza H5N8 virus among birds and its pervasiveness based on geographical locations and time-point.

13 Nov 2022

Can monkeypox infection lead to myocarditis?

A recent study presents the first known case of myocarditis as a complication of monkeypox virus infection.

13 Nov 2022

How lessons from the HIV epidemic can help combat COVID-19

Researchers revisit lessons learned from the HIV pandemic in response to COVID-19.

13 Nov 2022

Handheld diagnostic all-in-one lab kit could increase the speed and volume of disease testing

Using swarms of pinhead-sized magnets inside a handheld, all-in-one lab kit, UCLA researchers have developed a technology that could significantly increase the speed and volume of disease testing, while reducing the costs and usage of scarce supplies.

11 Nov 2022

Mouth ulcer as first sign of monkeypox virus infection

Recent infection with monkeypox virus can initially present with very few pronounced clinical symptoms and lacking signs of infection, and only few skin vesicles may be visible.

11 Nov 2022

Researchers analyze attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination among medical and nursing personnel

Due to their close contacts with patients, people working in the medical and nursing fields have a higher risk of infecting themselves and others with the COVID-19 coronavirus.

11 Nov 2022

Researchers develop a new method to map the spatial evolution of cancers

Researchers developed a genetic clone mapping workflow centered around base-specific in situ sequencing (BaSISS) technology to derive quantitative maps of multiple genetic clones of cancer cells.

11 Nov 2022

What is the duration of persistent symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection, and what factors are associated with their resolution?

Researchers examined temporal dynamics of persistent symptom resolution following acute COVID-19 in the general population of France.

11 Nov 2022

Is placental antibody transfer after COVID-19 vaccination different from that after SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant individuals?

Researchers investigated the placental transfer ratios of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in pregnant females.

11 Nov 2022

Analysis reveals highest number of pneumonia deaths in the UK

More people die from pneumonia in the UK than anywhere else in Europe, according to new analysis by leading lung charity, Asthma + Lung UK. Now, the charity is raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of pneumonia, and urging people who are eligible, such as those with severe asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and COPD, to get their one-off pneumonia vaccine.

10 Nov 2022

Disease/Infection News

Long-term humoral response and its determinants following 2- and 3-dose COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

New UK aid will help fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria

More adverse reactions following bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccine

Omicron BA.1/BA.2 breakthrough infection after 3-dose BNT162b2 vaccination provides improved protection against Omicron BA.5

How mRNA vaccines work without an added adjuvant

Flu cases continue to rise throughout the U.S.

Survey assesses prevalence of H5N8 influenza in birds

Can monkeypox infection lead to myocarditis?

How lessons from the HIV epidemic can help combat COVID-19

Handheld diagnostic all-in-one lab kit could increase the speed and volume of disease testing

Mouth ulcer as first sign of monkeypox virus infection

Researchers analyze attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination among medical and nursing personnel

Researchers develop a new method to map the spatial evolution of cancers

What is the duration of persistent symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection, and what factors are associated with their resolution?

Is placental antibody transfer after COVID-19 vaccination different from that after SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant individuals?

Analysis reveals highest number of pneumonia deaths in the UK

Surge in RSV cases – how worried should you be?

Delay in consciousness in severe cases of COVID-19 may be caused by neural hibernation

Unhealthy behaviors associated with poorer outcomes from COVID-19 infections

Mosaic nanoparticles displaying spike protein trimers from different coronaviruses elicits cross-reactive protection

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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