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What is the epidemiology of monkeypox infections?
A new study has described the epidemiology of monkeypox infections to understand the severity and extent of recent outbreaks in non-endemic countries.
Mechanistic insights into engineered ACE2 receptor traps
Researchers determined the cryo-electron microscopic (cryo-EM) structures of engineered angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor traps.
Bispecific antibody exhibits high breadth and potency against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages
In a new study, researchers developed bispecific-antibodies (bsAbs) against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages.
What is the genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 infections in households?
In a new study, researchers assessed the genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in households.
People with blood-related cancers more likely to experience COVID breakthrough infections
Individuals with blood-related cancers are more likely to experience a COVID-19 infection even after being vaccinated, a University of Kansas Cancer Center study has found.
Influence of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection and age on humoral immunity post-three-dose COVID-19 vaccination
In a new study, researchers briefly reported the effect of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection and age on humoral immunity following triple-dose SARS-CoV-2 messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccination.
New nurse-led techniques show promise in reducing children's needle fear
Tears, tantrums, and distress – when it comes to needles, many children struggle with anxiety. But with vaccinations becoming more regular, finding ways to help reduce needle-related fear and pain is high on the agenda.
Clinicians' reluctance to discuss possible harms of anal sex may be failing a generation of young women
Clinicians' reluctance to discuss possible harms of anal sex is letting down a generation of young women who are unaware of the risks, warn researchers in The BMJ today.
What is the impact of heat treatment on monkeypox virus?
In newly released research, investigators determined the inactivation of monkeypox virus (MPXV) by heat treatment.
Auckland scientists develop novel mobile-phone-based therapy for tinnitus
After 20 years searching for a cure for tinnitus, researchers at the University of Auckland are excited by 'encouraging results' from a clinical trial of a mobile-phone-based therapy. The study randomized 61 patients to one of two treatments, the prototype of the new 'digital polytherapeutic' or a popular self-help app producing white noise.
What are the unique traits of Long COVID?
In a new study, researchers identified distinctive characteristics of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) via immune profiling.
Vitamin D promising for depression, study says
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world.
What is the impact of COVID-19 on male reproductive health?
In a recent study, researchers assessed male reproductive health three months after COVID-19 infection.
Remdesivir activates urotensin II receptor and induces cardiomyocyte dysfunction
In newly released research, scientists assessed the cardiac effects of remdesivir.
How should we react to the global monkeypox outbreak?
In a new study, researchers assessed the various aspects of the global monkeypox outbreak.
What is the association between diet of lactating mothers and breast milk oxidant-antioxidant status?
Researchers assessed the association between maternal diet and the oxidant-antioxidant status in breast milk.
Depression may be the strongest predictor of COVID-19-associated persistent brain fog, study finds
In a new study, researchers assessed the prevalence of cognitive complaints in COVID-19 patients and explored the factors associated with brain fog after one year of COVID-19 diagnosis.
How is artificial intelligence used in COVID-19 research?
A new study discussed the roles of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts urge FDA to include T cell responses when evaluating COVID vaccines
Now, a group of prominent scientists and physicians are urging the FDA to include in its guidance to vaccine developers a recommendation for T-cell assessment in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials to more comprehensively measure immune response.
Novel zoonotic Langya virus identified in China
Scientists discuss their discovery of the novel Langya henipavirus in eastern China.