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Comparative immunogenicity of reduced and standard BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 boosters in CoronaVac vaccinees

Researchers compared the immunogenicity of the reduced and standard doses of the BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccine in adults immunized with two doses of the CoronaVac vaccine.

8 Mar 2022

Severity of COVID-19 cases in the months of Alpha variant predominance compared to the Delta variant

The findings of the study demonstrated the higher occurrence of more severe cases during the predominance of the Alpha variant as compared to the Delta wave after adjusting the regression model for effects like age and status of vaccination.

7 Mar 2022

How does COVID-19 affect patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A new study discusses the outcomes of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.

6 Mar 2022

Potential of a SARS-CoV-2 immunoPET approach to study COVID-19 dynamics in total body in rhesus macaques

In a recent study an immunoPET technique that the authors were using to analyze SIV was adapted to evaluate the spatiotemporal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a rhesus macaque model.

2 Mar 2022

Phase 2/3 study of oral RHB-107 in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients shows promising results

RedHill Biopharma Ltd., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced positive top-line results from the Phase 2 part of the Phase 2/3 study of once-daily oral RHB-107 (upamostat) in non-hospitalized symptomatic COVID-19 patients, predominantly conducted in the U.S. (60/61 patients) as well as South Africa.

1 Mar 2022

Scientists discover an innate form of immunological memory in the intestine

The innate immune system plays a crucial role in regulating host-microbe interactions, and especially in providing protection against pathogens that invade the mucosa.

28 Feb 2022

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection peaks at 5 months

A new study describes the incidence of breakthrough infection with SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination with one of the nucleic acid or viral vector vaccines.

28 Feb 2022

Antibiotic stewardship programs help long-term care facilities to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use

In early 2021, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and NORC at the University of Chicago showed that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use — a comprehensive system they developed to assist health care institutions with establishing and operating antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs) — successfully helped more than 400 U.S. hospitals ensure that patients only received antibiotics when needed, and then, only in the correct amounts and for the prescribed dosage period.

28 Feb 2022

No seroprevalence observed against SARS-CoV-2 in wild ruminants in Germany

A team of scientists from Germany has recently conducted a serological screening on wild animals to assess seroprevalence against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and other pathogenic viruses related to domestic ruminants.

27 Feb 2022

Spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor revealed

The spectacular structure of the protective armor of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail.

25 Feb 2022

Study identifies specific RNA biomarkers linked to gastrointestinal issues in kids with autism

As a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many of whom may also be struggling with gastrointestinal or digestive issues, including constipation and diarrhea.

25 Feb 2022

mRNA vaccines found to be highly effective against COVID-19 infections before the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines made by Pfizer, Jansen, and Moderna against symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 cases.

25 Feb 2022

Antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein up to 12 months after COVID-19 infection in non-vaccinated individuals

A recent study assessed the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 antibody five and 12 months post-infection in non-vaccinated patients.

24 Feb 2022

Prevalence of chemosensory loss induced by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Italy

Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study to determine the prevalence of chemosensory dysfunction in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients in Italy.

22 Feb 2022

Scientists use entire human GI tracts to shed light on cellular functions

If you get nervous, you might feel it in your gut. If you eat chili, your gut might revolt, but your friend can eat anything and feel great. You can pop ibuprofen like candy with no ill effects, but your friend's belly might bleed and she might get no pain relief.

21 Feb 2022

Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

Comparative immunogenicity of reduced and standard BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 boosters in CoronaVac vaccinees

Severity of COVID-19 cases in the months of Alpha variant predominance compared to the Delta variant

How does COVID-19 affect patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Potential of a SARS-CoV-2 immunoPET approach to study COVID-19 dynamics in total body in rhesus macaques

Phase 2/3 study of oral RHB-107 in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients shows promising results

Scientists discover an innate form of immunological memory in the intestine

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection peaks at 5 months

Antibiotic stewardship programs help long-term care facilities to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use

No seroprevalence observed against SARS-CoV-2 in wild ruminants in Germany

Spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor revealed

Study identifies specific RNA biomarkers linked to gastrointestinal issues in kids with autism

mRNA vaccines found to be highly effective against COVID-19 infections before the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein up to 12 months after COVID-19 infection in non-vaccinated individuals

Prevalence of chemosensory loss induced by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Italy

Scientists use entire human GI tracts to shed light on cellular functions

Poll: Most parents have limited knowledge about CBD products for children

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

Study shows mink can be infected by Omicron and efficiently transmit the virus to other mink

Trial of early antiviral therapy for COVID-19 shows no significant benefit

Study determines 115 long COVID symptoms and their associated risk factors

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