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New COVID Recovery Clinic launched by Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC has launched its COVID Recovery Clinic, a multidisciplinary program led by a core team of clinicians specializing in primary care, pulmonology and physical therapy.

29 Mar 2022

Government provides new guidance for living with COVID

People at risk of serious illness from COVID-19, and eligible for treatments, will continue to get free tests to use if they develop symptoms, along with NHS and adult social care staff and those in other high-risk settings, Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid announced today (Tuesday 29 March).

29 Mar 2022

Newcastle disease virus-based trivalent vaccine found to be effective across SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice

In a new study, researchers tested the bi-, tri-, and tetravalent formulations of Newcastle disease virus (NDV)-based low-cost vaccine in mice.

29 Mar 2022

Clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 coinfection with influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, or adenoviruses

A recent paper examines the occurrence of other respiratory viral infections during this period in patients already infected with SARS-CoV-2.

29 Mar 2022

Algal metabolites as novel drugs against viruses

A new review article published in the Journal of Biotechnology has provided information on various nutraceutical metabolites extracted from algae.

29 Mar 2022

New compound delivered in a nasal spray effectively treats delta variant infection in mice

Researchers have shown a new compound delivered in a nasal spray is highly effective in preventing and treating COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant in mice.

29 Mar 2022

Is COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy safe?

A new retrospective cohort study conducted across a large population of pregnant women in Ontario, Canada, has confirmed that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination administered during pregnancy is not associated with any increased risk of adverse maternal or neonatal peripartum outcomes.

29 Mar 2022

Genetic risk for asthma may be mediated through altered gene expression in the airway cells

A significant amount of genetic risk for asthma is likely mediated through altered gene expression within the airway epithelium.

28 Mar 2022

Evaluating severity of influenza infection in ferrets with COVID-19 history

In a new study, researchers investigated the effect of SARS-CoV-2 exposure on the severity of influenza in ferrets.

28 Mar 2022

Examining differences in neurological manifestations induced by SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Researchers evaluated the neurological complications due to SARS-CoV-2 D614G strain, and variants of concern, Delta and Omicron in a hamster model.

28 Mar 2022

Study investigates room-temperature stable, self-amplifying RNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers applied a previously developed thermostable self-amplifying ribonucleic acid vaccine to COVID-19.

28 Mar 2022

The potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers evaluated the potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients during coughing or intense moistening with saliva.

28 Mar 2022

Study investigates recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised individuals

Researchers identified the recombination of two SARS-CoV-2 variants.

28 Mar 2022

Climate change may push the US toward the ‘goldilocks zone’ for West Nile virus

Michael Keasling of Lakewood, Colorado, was an electrician who loved big trucks, fast cars, and Harley-Davidsons. He'd struggled with diabetes since he was a teenager, needing a kidney transplant from his sister to stay alive.

28 Mar 2022

Mathematical model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission tailored to the unique situation of China

Researchers designed a dynamic mathematical model to simulate the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in China and project its associated burden on healthcare facilities, should the zero-COVID-19 policy be lifted.

28 Mar 2022

Severe outcomes in hospitalized children during the Omicron BA.2-dominated fifth wave in Hong Kong

A recent study investigated the disease severity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 infection among Hong Kong children.

28 Mar 2022

The effects of severe COVID-19 on the lungs after one year

While short-term lung damage has been reported in patients hospitalized with pneumonia caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), there is little data on the more chronic sequelae of this condition. A new research paper summarizes data from patients seen one year from discharge.

27 Mar 2022

Tuberculosis infection protects mice against COVID-19

To study if prior Mtb infection affects the response to CoV2 infection, K18-hACE2 (ACE2) and C57BL/6 (B6) mice were infected with Mtb, and post thirty days, were exposed to CoV2.

27 Mar 2022

CDK6: a potential drug target for severe COVID-19

Researchers identify a methodology and workflow to repurpose drugs against the cyclin-dependent kinase 6 target gene of SARS-CoV-2.

27 Mar 2022

Researchers quantify salivary inflammatory mediators in COVID-19

Frank A. Boksa, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA, presented "Salivary Immune Signature of SARS-nCoV2 Infection" at the hybrid 51st Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the AADOCR, held in conjunction with the 46th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, online and onsite in Atlanta, GA, on March 26, 2022.

27 Mar 2022

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

New COVID Recovery Clinic launched by Keck Medicine of USC

Government provides new guidance for living with COVID

Newcastle disease virus-based trivalent vaccine found to be effective across SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice

Clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 coinfection with influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, or adenoviruses

Algal metabolites as novel drugs against viruses

New compound delivered in a nasal spray effectively treats delta variant infection in mice

Is COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy safe?

Genetic risk for asthma may be mediated through altered gene expression in the airway cells

Evaluating severity of influenza infection in ferrets with COVID-19 history

Examining differences in neurological manifestations induced by SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Study investigates room-temperature stable, self-amplifying RNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

The potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Study investigates recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised individuals

Climate change may push the US toward the ‘goldilocks zone’ for West Nile virus

Mathematical model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission tailored to the unique situation of China

Severe outcomes in hospitalized children during the Omicron BA.2-dominated fifth wave in Hong Kong

The effects of severe COVID-19 on the lungs after one year

Tuberculosis infection protects mice against COVID-19

CDK6: a potential drug target for severe COVID-19

Researchers quantify salivary inflammatory mediators in COVID-19

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

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