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Structure-guided virtual screening identifies novel SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors

A new paper deals with the identification of an antiviral compound that could help in developing additional drugs to help fight COVID-19.

30 Nov 2021

UK study finds COVID-19 from Delta and Alpha infections are clinically similar

Research suggests that COVID-19 from Delta or Alpha infections is clinically similar, yet Delta is more transmissible than Alpha.

30 Nov 2021

Predicting the far-field transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors

Researchers from the UK predicted the infection rate by the far-field airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors.

30 Nov 2021

Telehealth-delivered exercise and weight loss program for people with knee osteoarthritis or obesity

A randomized trial found that video-based, telehealth-delivered exercise and weight loss programs with online educational support improved pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.

30 Nov 2021

Study suggests substantial efforts are needed to help people with HIV durably suppress the virus

Among people with HIV worldwide who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), adults are getting closer to the global target of 95% achieving viral suppression, but progress among children and adolescents is lagging and long-term viral suppression among all groups remains a challenge.

30 Nov 2021

COVID-19 infections in the fully vaccinated are rare but are common in people with weak immune systems

A real-world retrospective cohort study involving nearly 1.2 million people shows COVID-19 infections in the 'fully' vaccinated are rare but are more common and severe in people with weaker immune systems.

30 Nov 2021

3D-printed PRP implant helps speed up wound healing, finds study

New research by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences suggests that effective wound healing may be aided by replicating a crucial component of our blood.

30 Nov 2021

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggested to be safe to use in pregnancy

Pregnant patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 were treated with MAb and reported no adverse effects.

30 Nov 2021

Increased illness burden of COVID-19 among unvaccinated first responders

A new study gathered data from the HEROES-RECOVER prospective cohorts and reported an increased illness burden of COVID-19 among unvaccinated first responders.

30 Nov 2021

COVID-19 vaccination coverage and breakthrough infections in urban slums of India

A new study aimed to identify COVID-19 vaccination coverage, examine the factors responsible for COVID-19 vaccination coverage and vaccine hesitancy, study adverse events following immunization patterns after COVID-19 vaccination and determine the prevalence of breakthrough infection after COVID-19 vaccination.

30 Nov 2021

Improving access to health care is key to reducing HIV incidence

Many patients living with HIV in rural Africa are not receiving regular treatment, despite recent efforts to increase access to health care across the continent.

30 Nov 2021

Human LRRC15 protein is an inhibitory receptor for SARS-CoV-2 spike-mediated entry

In a recent study, published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers identified human LRRC15 as an inhibitory receptor for SARS-CoV-2 entry, which directly binds to the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein with a moderate affinity and inhibits spike-mediated entry.

29 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 Delta spike increases viral virulence and inflammatory cytokine production

In a new study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, scientists investigated several virological features of the Delta spike protein.

29 Nov 2021

Study on molnupiravir precursor NHC antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

In a new study, published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, scientists aimed to determine the reaction of the molnupiravir parent drug (NHC) to different SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern (VoCs). They also sought to establish the therapeutic window in a human lung cell model.

29 Nov 2021

Many long-haul COVID-19 patients may experience breathing issues, chronic fatigue syndrome

Many long-haul COVID-19 patients have chronic fatigue syndrome and other breathing issues months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis, according to study in JACC: Heart Failure, which is the first of its kind to identify a correlation between long-haul COVID-19 and chronic fatigue syndrome.

29 Nov 2021

Disease/Infection News

Structure-guided virtual screening identifies novel SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors

UK study finds COVID-19 from Delta and Alpha infections are clinically similar

Predicting the far-field transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors

Telehealth-delivered exercise and weight loss program for people with knee osteoarthritis or obesity

Study suggests substantial efforts are needed to help people with HIV durably suppress the virus

COVID-19 infections in the fully vaccinated are rare but are common in people with weak immune systems

3D-printed PRP implant helps speed up wound healing, finds study

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggested to be safe to use in pregnancy

Increased illness burden of COVID-19 among unvaccinated first responders

COVID-19 vaccination coverage and breakthrough infections in urban slums of India

Improving access to health care is key to reducing HIV incidence

Human LRRC15 protein is an inhibitory receptor for SARS-CoV-2 spike-mediated entry

SARS-CoV-2 Delta spike increases viral virulence and inflammatory cytokine production

Study on molnupiravir precursor NHC antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Many long-haul COVID-19 patients may experience breathing issues, chronic fatigue syndrome

Targeted measures to prevent the spread of Omicron variant take effect from 30 November 2021

Saliva samples are effective and much friendlier way to measure SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies

Novel influenza vaccine candidate shows promise

New SARS-CoV-2 modeling suggests virus will remain a threat until the end of 2022

Genetic variations affect and rewire phosphorylation signaling networks in SARS-CoV-2 infection

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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