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Researchers develop novel intranasal mask to protect respiratory tract from viral aerosols

Researchers develop novel intranasal mask to protect respiratory tract from viral aerosols

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic and experimental design for MV@GEL as an intranasal mask to intercept viral aerosols and entrap virus.aThe intranasal mask (MV@GEL) wa

Researchers develop novel intranasal mask to protect respiratory tract from viral aerosols

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic and experimental design for MV@GEL as an intranasal mask to intercept viral aerosols and entrap virus.aThe intranasal mask (MV@GEL) wa
Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment

Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA post-hoc analysis of ACTT-2 (Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial-2) found that the use of a risk profile may more precisely characterize

Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA post-hoc analysis of ACTT-2 (Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial-2) found that the use of a risk profile may more precisely characterize
The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics never fails to provide remarkable stories. However, beneath the surface of these awe-inspiring feats lies a troubling narrative of corporate hypocrisy and public health concerns.

The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics never fails to provide remarkable stories. However, beneath the surface of these awe-inspiring feats lies a troubling narrative of corporate hypocrisy and public health concerns.
Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant

Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCherry Grimmett, a BJC HealthCare security officer, receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in December 202

Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCherry Grimmett, a BJC HealthCare security officer, receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in December 202
Emerging COVID variant is spreading ahead of the holidays. Are you still protected?

Emerging COVID variant is spreading ahead of the holidays. Are you still protected?

by Irene Wright, The Charlotte ObserverCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor a third season, COVID-19 cases are rising ahead of the holidays, this time with a more recent variant driving infections.JN.

Emerging COVID variant is spreading ahead of the holidays. Are you still protected?

by Irene Wright, The Charlotte ObserverCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor a third season, COVID-19 cases are rising ahead of the holidays, this time with a more recent variant driving infections.JN.
Portable laboratory device can detect SARS-CoV-2

Portable laboratory device can detect SARS-CoV-2

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDA new study has demonstrated rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2

Portable laboratory device can detect SARS-CoV-2

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDA new study has demonstrated rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2
Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology"Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and meta-analysis" (The Lancet Public Health, 2024) provides the mo

Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology"Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and meta-analysis" (The Lancet Public Health, 2024) provides the mo
Study shows T cells can tackle new 'Pirola' SARS-CoV-2 variant

Study shows T cells can tackle new 'Pirola' SARS-CoV-2 variant

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2023.11.010In August, researchers detected a new SARS-CoV-2 "var

Study shows T cells can tackle new 'Pirola' SARS-CoV-2 variant

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2023.11.010In August, researchers detected a new SARS-CoV-2 "var
A CDC team joins the response to 8 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants

A CDC team joins the response to 8 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants

by Kathleen FoodyPeople hang around outside of a migrant shelter Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Multiple people living at the shelter for migrants have tested

A CDC team joins the response to 8 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants

by Kathleen FoodyPeople hang around outside of a migrant shelter Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Multiple people living at the shelter for migrants have tested