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Afucosylated immunoglobulin found to be a possible indicator of severity of dengue and COVID-19

Afucosylated immunoglobulin found to be a possible indicator of severity of dengue and COVID-19

by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010.

Afucosylated immunoglobulin found to be a possible indicator of severity of dengue and COVID-19

by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010.
COVID-19: Do not forget the host in treating this disease

COVID-19: Do not forget the host in treating this disease

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamRandy Cron, M.D., Ph.D. Credit: University of Alabama at BirminghamRandy Cron, M.D., Ph.D., is an expert in a dangerous immune reaction to some

COVID-19: Do not forget the host in treating this disease

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamRandy Cron, M.D., Ph.D. Credit: University of Alabama at BirminghamRandy Cron, M.D., Ph.D., is an expert in a dangerous immune reaction to some
Highly active HIV antibody restricts development of viral resistance

Highly active HIV antibody restricts development of viral resistance

by German Center for Infection Research(left to right): Henning Gruell, Philipp Schommers and Florian Klein. Credit: Uniklinik Koeln/Thies SchoeningAntiretroviral drugs are the gold standard for the t

Highly active HIV antibody restricts development of viral resistance

by German Center for Infection Research(left to right): Henning Gruell, Philipp Schommers and Florian Klein. Credit: Uniklinik Koeln/Thies SchoeningAntiretroviral drugs are the gold standard for the t
How COVID-19-related healthcare changes affected patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including lupus

How COVID-19-related healthcare changes affected patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including lupus

by University of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring the 2020 pandemic, patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (including lupus) expressed a strong sense of being enda

How COVID-19-related healthcare changes affected patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including lupus

by University of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring the 2020 pandemic, patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (including lupus) expressed a strong sense of being enda
What makes a country better prepared for a pandemic?

What makes a country better prepared for a pandemic?

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that countries that had national policies aimed at preventing disease fared better during the global pandemic than t

What makes a country better prepared for a pandemic?

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that countries that had national policies aimed at preventing disease fared better during the global pandemic than t
Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

byOregon Health & Science UniversityJonah Sacha, Ph.D., senior co-author of a study published today in the journalNature Communications, says the research could lead to a universal inf

Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

byOregon Health & Science UniversityJonah Sacha, Ph.D., senior co-author of a study published today in the journalNature Communications, says the research could lead to a universal inf
WHO unveils plan to end African mpox outbreak

WHO unveils plan to end African mpox outbreak

by Robin FosterAs an mpox outbreak continues to rage in Africa, the World Health Organization on Monday launched a six-month plan to quell its spread."Thempoxoutbreaks in the Democrat

WHO unveils plan to end African mpox outbreak

by Robin FosterAs an mpox outbreak continues to rage in Africa, the World Health Organization on Monday launched a six-month plan to quell its spread."Thempoxoutbreaks in the Democrat
Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter an initial COVID infection, some adults may develop lingering symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even years. T

Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter an initial COVID infection, some adults may develop lingering symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even years. T
COVID-19 vaccination: How the body builds immune memory in organs

COVID-19 vaccination: How the body builds immune memory in organs

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne shot in the arm, and the whole body is protected. But how? For one thing, the immune system produces antibodies and cells that

COVID-19 vaccination: How the body builds immune memory in organs

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne shot in the arm, and the whole body is protected. But how? For one thing, the immune system produces antibodies and cells that
COVID-19 antibody testing needn't be perfect to guide public health and policy decisions

COVID-19 antibody testing needn't be perfect to guide public health and policy decisions

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it's too soon to use COVID-19 antibody testing to issue "immunity passports", antibody tests that are available t

COVID-19 antibody testing needn't be perfect to guide public health and policy decisions

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it's too soon to use COVID-19 antibody testing to issue "immunity passports", antibody tests that are available t