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Eosinophils modify the respiratory barrier during influenza A infection, shows study

For the first time in published literature, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) researchers showed that a variety of white blood cells known as eosinophils modify the respiratory barrier during influenza A (IAV) infection, according to a recent paper in the journal Cells.

28 Apr 2021

SARS-CoV-2 virus neutralized with half-second exposure to very high temperature

As reported in the journal Biotechnology and Bioengineering, the team from Texas A&M University developed a simple fluidics system that measures the sub‐second heat inactivation of coronaviruses.

27 Apr 2021

Heat treatment for less than a second completely inactivates SARS-CoV-2

Arum Han, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, and his collaborators have designed an experimental system that shows exposure of SARS-CoV-2 to a very high temperature, even if applied for less than a second, can be sufficient to neutralize the virus so that it can no longer infect another human host.

27 Apr 2021

New treatment reduces the severity of ARDS in influenza-infected mice

A new treatment is among the first known to reduce the severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by the flu in animals, according to a new study.

27 Apr 2021

SARS-CoV-2 clade linked to disease severity in the early phase of the pandemic

A new study in the journal JAMA Network reports on the disease severity associated with some clades of the virus, from an analysis of genomes from specimens isolated in the initial phase of the pandemic.

27 Apr 2021

Pandemic imperiled non-English speakers more than others

In March 2020, just weeks into the Covid-19 pandemic, the incident command center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston was scrambling to understand this deadly new disease. It appeared to be killing more Black and brown patients than whites. For Latinos, there was an additional warning sign: language.

27 Apr 2021

Study uncovers a novel autoantigen in patients with narcolepsy type 1

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have identified influenza virus peptides that resemble human protein fragments and can cause an immune response against the body’s own cells due to cross-reactivity.

26 Apr 2021

Host cell transmembrane protein MARCH8 targets lysine residues to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses

A new study deals with the inhibitory activity of a membrane protein that has broad-spectrum activity against multiple viruses, showing that this is due to its effect on cytoplasmic lysine residue incorporation into replicating virions.

26 Apr 2021

Single dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine induces immunity in CML patients

Researchers in the UK have shown that a single dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induced antibody and cellular responses in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who were taking tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

25 Apr 2021

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shows real-world efficacy, despite the circulation of B.1.1.7 variant

Researchers in the UK have conducted a study showing the real-world effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine at protecting against symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) when it is administered in line with the original dosing schedule.

25 Apr 2021

Virtual care spreads in Missouri health system, home to ‘hospital without beds’

When Tom Becker was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat in March 2020, the 60-year-old EMS helicopter pilot from Washington, Missouri, worried he would never fly again.

23 Apr 2021

Study reports on safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in pregnancy

Researchers used different surveillance systems in the United States to track adverse outcomes after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in pregnant people and found no major safety flags.

23 Apr 2021

World Malaria Day 2021: An interview with Sir Brian Greenwood

News-Medical interviews Sir Brian Greenwood about raising awareness for malaria during the COVID-19 pandemic and achieving elimination of the disease.

23 Apr 2021

COVID-19 survivors have increased risk of death for at least six months

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that many survivors - even those who had mild cases - continue to manage a variety of health problems long after the initial infection should have resolved.

23 Apr 2021

Celastrol shows potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

A new study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server focuses on the in-silico predictions to repurpose existing drug compounds, that may have the ability to reverse the SARS-CoV-2 gene expression induced in host cells.

23 Apr 2021

Artificial intelligence helps identify new key-lock pairs against coronavirus

The human immune defense is based on the ability of white blood cells to accurately identify disease-causing pathogens and to initiate a defense reaction against them.

23 Apr 2021

Respiratory symptoms more likely to develop when people use both e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes

Exclusively using (or "vaping") e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking, but many people using e-cigarettes to quit smoking continue to smoke cigarettes.

22 Apr 2021

University of Minnesota to host new Organ and Tissue Preservation Center

The University of Minnesota is one of two institutions in the United States to host a new center established by the Biostasis Research Institute aimed at creating human organ banks through the cryogenic storage of organs donated for transplantation.

22 Apr 2021

Changing the treatment paradigm for ‘cold’ tumors

Not all cancerous tumors are created equal. Some tumors, known as "hot" tumors, show signs of inflammation, which means they are infiltrated with T cells working to fight the cancer. Those tumors are easier to treat, as immunotherapy drugs can then amp up the immune response.

22 Apr 2021

Study could lead to new ways of targeting harmful bacteria

Research has identified critical factors that enable dangerous bacteria to spread disease by surviving on surfaces in hospitals and kitchens.

22 Apr 2021

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Eosinophils modify the respiratory barrier during influenza A infection, shows study

SARS-CoV-2 virus neutralized with half-second exposure to very high temperature

Heat treatment for less than a second completely inactivates SARS-CoV-2

New treatment reduces the severity of ARDS in influenza-infected mice

SARS-CoV-2 clade linked to disease severity in the early phase of the pandemic

Pandemic imperiled non-English speakers more than others

Study uncovers a novel autoantigen in patients with narcolepsy type 1

Host cell transmembrane protein MARCH8 targets lysine residues to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses

Single dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine induces immunity in CML patients

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shows real-world efficacy, despite the circulation of B.1.1.7 variant

Virtual care spreads in Missouri health system, home to ‘hospital without beds’

Study reports on safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in pregnancy

World Malaria Day 2021: An interview with Sir Brian Greenwood

COVID-19 survivors have increased risk of death for at least six months

Celastrol shows potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

Artificial intelligence helps identify new key-lock pairs against coronavirus

Respiratory symptoms more likely to develop when people use both e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes

University of Minnesota to host new Organ and Tissue Preservation Center

Changing the treatment paradigm for ‘cold’ tumors

Study could lead to new ways of targeting harmful bacteria

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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