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Early warning signals could aid in the monitoring of disease outbreaks, research suggests

New research suggests early warning signals (EWSs) could help in the monitoring of disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19.

7 Dec 2021

CDC awards $22 million to fight antimicrobial resistance through the launch of two new networks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that it has awarded $22 million to nearly 30 organizations around the world to combat antimicrobial resistance (AR) and other healthcare threats through the establishment of two new networks-;the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) and the Global AR Laboratory and Response Network (Global AR Lab & Response Network).

7 Dec 2021

People who exercise regularly have lower risk of developing and dying from pneumonia

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of developing and dying from pneumonia, new research has found.

7 Dec 2021

Poolbeg and University College Dublin sign an Option Agreement to license melioidosis vaccine candidate

Poolbeg Pharma, 'Poolbeg' or the 'Company', a clinical stage infectious disease pharmaceutical company with a capital light clinical model, has signed an Option Agreement to licence MelioVac, a vaccine for melioidosis, with University College Dublin and its inventor, Associate Professor Siobhán McClean, through NovaUCD, the university's knowledge transfer office.

7 Dec 2021

Study: European governments struggled to maintain public trust during the pandemic

European governments have struggled to manage the pandemic well and maintain public trust, finds an analysis of the handling of the COVID-19 crisis by Germany, Sweden, and the UK, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

7 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in urban wildlife from Ontario and Québec

Researchers conducted SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in urban wildlife from Ontario and Québec, Canada.

7 Dec 2021

Multiplex proteomic panel assay for assessment of disease severity and outcome prediction in COVID-19

According to the authors of a new study, multiplex protein panel assay could support clinical decision-making, guide the development of novel treatments, and expand the risk assessment procedures for COVID-19.

7 Dec 2021

Impact of infection control measures and vaccines in protecting healthcare workers from COVID-19

New study findings highlight the importance of COVID-19 vaccination in reducing the risk of infection among healthcare workers.

7 Dec 2021

Stand Up To Cancer - An Interview with Chris Draft

In this inspiring interview, we speak to former NFL player Chris Draft about lung cancer, and how he has partnered with SU2C to help raise awareness surrounding it.

7 Dec 2021

Area-level variation in infection fatality ratio in the US COVID-19 pandemic

A new preprint describes the infection fatality ratio, a crucial indicator for planning public health programs and shaping policies.

7 Dec 2021

Study analyzes which factors play a role when people decide for or against vaccination

Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 can play a crucial role in ending the pandemic. But too many people are rejecting the vaccination. In a large online survey in May 2021, a team from the psychology department at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) analyzed which factors play a role when people decide for or against vaccination.

7 Dec 2021

Possible impact of spike protein mutations on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

The current study not only analyses the mutations in the Omicron spike variant but classifies various combinations of spike mutations into groups.

7 Dec 2021

Exploring SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responsiveness in immunosuppressed patients

A new study indicates an immunological response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in immunosuppressed patients that were comparable to healthy patients.

7 Dec 2021

Impact of post-translational modifications in the pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2

A new study provides understanding of the intricate roles and functions of the different elements of spike proteins and shows how the spike protein samples a crowded surface of its host cell via the glycans.

7 Dec 2021

Immune response of Pfizer vaccinees who received Moderna or Pfizer booster

A new preprint discusses the immune boost resulting from homologous or heterologous booster doses in individuals fully vaccinated with two doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

7 Dec 2021

When the surges just keep coming: A view from the covid vortex

Dr. Rais Vohra has impeccable timing. He stepped into his role as interim health officer of Fresno County just months before the start of the covid-19 pandemic.

7 Dec 2021

Community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 lineage with novel mutations in Florida

A new study describes the introduction and spread of a SARS-CoV-2 lineage, A.2.5 in Florida using samples from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL).

7 Dec 2021

Comparison of waning COVID-19 immunity between vaccinated and infected individuals

The current study compares the waning of immunity in infected-and-recovered vs. vaccinated cohorts.

7 Dec 2021

Risk factors for COVID-19 among US healthcare workers

Researchers from the CDC have investigated the risk posed to healthcare workers and which factors are most likely to lead to infection.

7 Dec 2021

Method for inactivation and direct RT-qPCR of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have been exploring ways to optimize this process further, allowing RT-qPCR to work more efficiently by eliminating one of the key steps.

7 Dec 2021

Disease/Infection News

Early warning signals could aid in the monitoring of disease outbreaks, research suggests

CDC awards $22 million to fight antimicrobial resistance through the launch of two new networks

People who exercise regularly have lower risk of developing and dying from pneumonia

Poolbeg and University College Dublin sign an Option Agreement to license melioidosis vaccine candidate

Study: European governments struggled to maintain public trust during the pandemic

SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in urban wildlife from Ontario and Québec

Multiplex proteomic panel assay for assessment of disease severity and outcome prediction in COVID-19

Impact of infection control measures and vaccines in protecting healthcare workers from COVID-19

Stand Up To Cancer - An Interview with Chris Draft

Area-level variation in infection fatality ratio in the US COVID-19 pandemic

Study analyzes which factors play a role when people decide for or against vaccination

Possible impact of spike protein mutations on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Exploring SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responsiveness in immunosuppressed patients

Impact of post-translational modifications in the pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2

Immune response of Pfizer vaccinees who received Moderna or Pfizer booster

When the surges just keep coming: A view from the covid vortex

Community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 lineage with novel mutations in Florida

Comparison of waning COVID-19 immunity between vaccinated and infected individuals

Risk factors for COVID-19 among US healthcare workers

Method for inactivation and direct RT-qPCR of SARS-CoV-2

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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