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SARS-CoV-2 occurrence compared with other respiratory viruses in children with acute respiratory infections

The current study examined the incidence of COVID-19 in children with ARI relative to other respiratory viruses during the second and third waves.

22 Feb 2022

An abundance of SARS-CoV-2-like viruses in hunted wild animals traded in China

New research published in the journal Cell assesses the viromes of 18 different species of game animals across China to predict potential pathogens similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that could infect human populations.

22 Feb 2022

Mouse-adapted virus model to study persistent COVID induced lung disease

Researchers develop a mouse model to identify early biomarkers and test countermeasures needed to detect and prevent PASC.

21 Feb 2022

Global SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequence distribution in early COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers evaluated the temporal spread and geographic distribution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) genomic variants.

21 Feb 2022

Climate change is sickening, literally!

A news study highlights the change in disease spread with climate change across the globe.

21 Feb 2022

Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of picolinic acid against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A virus

Researchers investigate the potential of picolinic acid (PA) as an anti-SARS-CoV-2 treatment option.

21 Feb 2022

Monitoring rise of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater using genome sequencing

Researchers conduct genomic wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 following the emergence of the Alpha and Delta variants in the United Kingdom.

21 Feb 2022

Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage COVID

Vaccines will remain the first line of defense against Covid-19 as the Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage the virus.

21 Feb 2022

Pathogens in pneumonia-associated respiratory samples from Wuhan prior to SARS-CoV-2 emergence

An interesting paper in PLoS Pathogens describes the broad situation with respect to respiratory pathogens that cause acute respiratory infection (ARI) and pneumonia in the city.

21 Feb 2022

Generic version of Viagra could be the long-waited remedy for dogs with megaesophagus

Sildenafil, the generic version of the drug known as Viagra, could be the long-waited remedy for a group of dogs with a rare disorder called megaesophagus.

21 Feb 2022

Comparing the genomic landscapes of SARS-CoV-2 isolated from animal species relative to that in humans

A recent study identified six candidate mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 genome adaptive to animal hosts.

21 Feb 2022

Full schedule of CoronaVac vaccine shown to be highly effective in children

A recent study on vaccine effectiveness showed that a complete primary immunization with CoronaVac effectively protects against severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for children and adolescents between 6 and 16 years of age – consistent with the results from phase 2 clinical trials. The paper is currently available on the Preprints with The Lancet* server while it undergoes peer review.

20 Feb 2022

Benchmarking models of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through aerosols and droplets

A new study generated a consolidated set of parameters involving the exhalation of particles.

20 Feb 2022

Researchers use an integrated approach to reveal constituents in a multi-herb Chinese medicine

Rooted in ancient knowledge and principles, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat many diseases, sparking the interest of pharmaceutical researchers. TCM formulas are quite complex, requiring multiple herbs for their formulation.

18 Feb 2022

New combination of antiviral drugs fails to improve outcomes in hospitalized patients with influenza

A new combination of antiviral drugs did not improve clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with severe influenza, according results from a recent clinical trial published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

18 Feb 2022

Inmates who died asked for release before falling ill with covid

Rory Adams did not know that Christmas in a small rural hospital in West Virginia would be the last time he saw his wife alive. She'd entered prison in early January 2021 to serve a 42-month sentence for failure to collect payroll taxes.

18 Feb 2022

Omicron outbreak in an indoor convention in New York

A recent report published by the CDC, USA, has demonstrated one of the earliest outbreaks of omicron infection in the US.

18 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitor, nirmatrelvir, found to reduce COVID-19 progression and death

In a new study, researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of nirmatrelvir in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients who were at high risk of severe COVID-19 disease.

18 Feb 2022

VA researchers shine light on the dangerous mental health consequences of COVID-19

The most menacing fallout from COVID-19 often shows itself only after the initial "acute" infection passes. A team of VA researchers has been shining a light on various dangerous and enduring consequences that can arise following the initial COVID bout. These COVID complications include mental health disorders.

18 Feb 2022

‘I just want to stay in one spot’: From homeless to housed in rugged Del Norte

On a rainy winter morning, Jamie Hayden stopped in to visit with Diane Timothio. A case manager in Del Norte County on California's remote northern coast, Hayden comes by often, sometimes staying for hours, to work with Timothio.

18 Feb 2022

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

SARS-CoV-2 occurrence compared with other respiratory viruses in children with acute respiratory infections

An abundance of SARS-CoV-2-like viruses in hunted wild animals traded in China

Mouse-adapted virus model to study persistent COVID induced lung disease

Global SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequence distribution in early COVID-19

Climate change is sickening, literally!

Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of picolinic acid against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A virus

Monitoring rise of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater using genome sequencing

Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage COVID

Pathogens in pneumonia-associated respiratory samples from Wuhan prior to SARS-CoV-2 emergence

Generic version of Viagra could be the long-waited remedy for dogs with megaesophagus

Comparing the genomic landscapes of SARS-CoV-2 isolated from animal species relative to that in humans

Full schedule of CoronaVac vaccine shown to be highly effective in children

Benchmarking models of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through aerosols and droplets

Researchers use an integrated approach to reveal constituents in a multi-herb Chinese medicine

New combination of antiviral drugs fails to improve outcomes in hospitalized patients with influenza

Inmates who died asked for release before falling ill with covid

Omicron outbreak in an indoor convention in New York

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitor, nirmatrelvir, found to reduce COVID-19 progression and death

VA researchers shine light on the dangerous mental health consequences of COVID-19

‘I just want to stay in one spot’: From homeless to housed in rugged Del Norte

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Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

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