Smart vaccine scheme quick to curb rabies threat in African cities
Credit: Mission Rabies More people could be protected from life-threatening rabies thanks to an agile approach to dog vaccination using ...
Tag: Infectious/Emerging Diseases
Where COVID-19 hit hardest, sudden deaths outside the hospital increased
A study across New York City found that out-of-hospital sudden deaths follow the geographic distribution of SARS-CoV-2, suggesting an association ...
Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease
Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubationCredit: WANDY BEATTY One of the most vexing aspects of ...
NIH scientists identify nutrient that helps prevent bacterial infection
Taurine, which helps the body digest fats and oils, could offer treatment benefitCredit: NIAID WHAT: Scientists studying the body's natural ...
USC study measures brain volume differences in people with HIV
Brain scans of more than 1200 HIV-infected adults across 5 continents show smaller volumes associated with lower white blood cell ...
Metformin use reduces risk of death for patients with COVID-19 and diabetes
Use of the diabetes drug metformin -- before a diagnosis of COVID-19 -- was associated with a threefold decrease in ...
SARS-CoV-2 antibody test helps select donor blood samples for therapeutic use
Credit: Ojeda DS et al., 2021, PLOS Pathogens, CC-BY 4.0 Researchers have developed and applied a robust, versatile antibody test ...
New study: Without right messaging, masks could lead to more COVID-19 spread
Credit: Joshua Brown A novel new study suggests that the behavior public officials are now mandating or recommending unequivocally to ...
Studying and treating COVID-19’s long-term impact
Rush leads new CDC-funded study, launches post-COVID clinicCredit: INSPIRE for COVID-19 COVID-19 has wreaked havoc around the globe, causing nearly ...
DOD funding helps expand study of investigational drug to prevent ARDS in COVID
Credit: Cody Duty/UTHealth Researchers evaluating whether an investigational oral drug, vadadustat, can help prevent acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in ...
NIH scientists study salmonella swimming behavior as clues to infection
Credit: NIAID WHAT: Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium bacteria (S. Typhimurium) commonly cause human gastroenteritis, inflammation of the lining of the ...
Study: Colleges can prevent 96% of COVID-19 infections with common measures
Credit: CWRU CLEVELAND--The combined effectiveness of three COVID-prevention strategies on college campuses--mask-wearing, social distancing, and routine testing--are as effective in ...
Nanoparticle immunization technology could protect against many strains of coronaviruses
Method presents the immune system with several different coronaviruses at onceCredit: Courtesy of A. Cohen via BioRender The SARS-CoV-2 virus ...
Scientists identify “immune cop” that detects SARS-CoV-2
Antiviral protein MDA-5 senses viral replication and governs immune response to SARS-CoV-2Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute LA JOLLA, ...
Disposable helmet retains cough droplets, minimizes transmission to dentists
An open-faced helmet connected to an air filtration pump decreases risk of disease transmission from patients to dentists or otolaryngologists.Credit: ...
SARS-CoV-2 can infect neurons and damage brain tissue, study indicates
Credit: © 2021 Song et al. Originally published in Journal of Experimental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20202135 Using both mouse and human brain ...
Another common cold virus? Modeling SARS-CoV-2’s progress through the ages
Model predicts transition to endemic and mildCredit: Jennie Lavine What is the endgame for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that is causing ...
DiosCURE to develop highly specific single-chain antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
Lead candidates described in Science publicationCredit: © DiosCURE Therapeutics Core technology includes promising bivalent single-domain antibodies simultaneously targeting two surface ...
K-State medical director contributes to research behind updated CDC quarantine guidance
Credit: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, KANSAS -- Kyle Goerl, the medical director of Kansas State University's Lafene Health Center, is ...
Three-site study highlight effectiveness of FEND nasal calcium rich salts
Credit: Authors In a paper published in Molecular Frontiers Journal, researchers from Cambridge, Massachusetts and Bangalore, India study the effectiveness ...