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Bisphosphonates appear to improve COVID-19 exposure outcomes

A new retrospective study examines the effect of bisphosphonates on COVID-19 outcomes.

27 Jun 2022

CHMP recommends approval of upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

AbbVie today announced the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended the approval of upadacitinib (RINVOQ® 15 mg, once daily) for the treatment of active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr‑axSpA) in adult patients with objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), who have responded inadequately to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).*

27 Jun 2022

Study finds increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders among COVID-19 positive patients

COVID-19 positive outpatients are at an increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared with individuals who tested negative for the virus, a new study presented today at the 8th European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress has shown.

25 Jun 2022

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Most research on immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 vaccine development has focused on antibody responses to the spike protein and other viral surface proteins.

24 Jun 2022

Study underscores the strong protective effect of flu vaccine against Alzheimer's disease

People who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer's disease over the course of four years, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

24 Jun 2022

CDC continues investigation of meningococcal disease outbreak among gay and bisexual men in Florida

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues its collaboration with the Florida Department of Health to investigate one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S. history.

24 Jun 2022

Symptomatology of long COVID among children below 14 years of age in Denmark

Researchers investigated long COVID symptoms among SARS-CoV-2-infected Danish children below 14 years of age.

24 Jun 2022

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States mapped the trajectory of within-host evolution of acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

24 Jun 2022

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

The original SARS-CoV-2 viral strain that emerged in early 2020 was able to latch on to sugars known as sialic acids, found on the surface of human cells, an ability that later strains did not retain.

24 Jun 2022

Overlap in pro-inflammatory genes and pathways between COVID-19 and MIS-C

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States characterized differential host immune responses in acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) to inform future development of novel biomarkers for both diseases.

23 Jun 2022

Largest study on longevity reveals secrets of reptile and amphibian aging

At 190 years old, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise recently made news for being the "oldest living land animal in the world."

23 Jun 2022

Two studies demonstrate different ways to improve wearable bioelectronic devices

For years, automotive companies have developed intelligent sensors to provide real-time monitoring of a vehicle's health, including engine oil pressure, tire pressure and air-fuel mixture.

23 Jun 2022

Trump’s legacy looms large as Colorado aims to close the Hispanic insurance gap

Armando Peniche Rosales has a crooked toe that for years has predicted the weather, growing sensitive when rain or cold is coming.

23 Jun 2022

The effect of immunization with bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine on the incidence of COVID-19

Researchers evaluated the impact of the OPV on the incidence of COVID-19.

23 Jun 2022

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein found to enhance replication and pathogenicity

Researchers investigated a highly variable region at residues 203 to 205 in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleocapsid (N) protein.

23 Jun 2022

Addressing parents' hesitancy to vaccinate their children against COVID

Researchers examine notable risk factors related to vaccine hesitancy among parents.

23 Jun 2022

Kratom: A dangerous or beneficial plant?

A new study summarizes the traditional and modern uses of kratom, as well as its pharmacology, benefits, and adverse health impacts.

23 Jun 2022

Speaking releases much more SARS-CoV-2 virus than breathing does

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) monitored the airborne mass of speech-generated aerosols using an alternative experimental approach that addressed issues arising from nucleated condensation.

22 Jun 2022

Disrupting tuft cell development may be a new way to treat deadly lung cancer

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Christopher Vakoc's team discovered in 2018 a new type of small-cell lung cancer. The cancer originates from cells known as tuft cells.

22 Jun 2022

Focus on good surveillance and control measures can help Africa to curb monkeypox

African governments must focus on investing in their surveillance systems and strengthening preparedness to curb the rapid spread of infectious diseases like monkeypox, experts have said.

22 Jun 2022

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Bisphosphonates appear to improve COVID-19 exposure outcomes

CHMP recommends approval of upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

Study finds increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders among COVID-19 positive patients

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Study underscores the strong protective effect of flu vaccine against Alzheimer's disease

CDC continues investigation of meningococcal disease outbreak among gay and bisexual men in Florida

Symptomatology of long COVID among children below 14 years of age in Denmark

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Overlap in pro-inflammatory genes and pathways between COVID-19 and MIS-C

Largest study on longevity reveals secrets of reptile and amphibian aging

Two studies demonstrate different ways to improve wearable bioelectronic devices

Trump’s legacy looms large as Colorado aims to close the Hispanic insurance gap

The effect of immunization with bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine on the incidence of COVID-19

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein found to enhance replication and pathogenicity

Addressing parents' hesitancy to vaccinate their children against COVID

Kratom: A dangerous or beneficial plant?

Speaking releases much more SARS-CoV-2 virus than breathing does

Disrupting tuft cell development may be a new way to treat deadly lung cancer

Focus on good surveillance and control measures can help Africa to curb monkeypox

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

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

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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