Sweden’s response to the spread of coronavirus was too slow and its preparations to handle a pandemic were insufficient, a stinging official report concluded Friday. The Scandinavian country has stood out among European nations for its comparatively hands-off response to the pandemic, emphasizing individual responsibility and choices instead of mandated government health measures. In its […]
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Response to one COVID-19 vaccine dose strong in previously infected
(HealthDay)—For persons with a history of previous infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the neutralizing antibody titer is higher after one dose of mRNA vaccine than after two vaccine doses among previously uninfected persons, according to a research letter published online April 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Gabriele Anichini, […]
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine induces immune response after 1 dose: study
Fox News Flash top headlines for January 14 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday published early data for its coronavirus vaccine, showing a lasting immune response and tolerability among trial volunteers. According to the findings, published in the New England Journal of […]
US coronavirus response unimaginative, should focus on rapid testing and indoor air: expert
California coronavirus cases climbing despite strict lockdown orders Dr. Marc Siegel argues against the effectiveness of widespread lockdowns, says the surge in cases is likely due to gatherings in homes. Underused rapid antigen tests and lack of interest in cleaning indoor air are the two missing pieces amid the deadly, novel coronavirus pandemic, according to an […]
Moderna says coronavirus vaccine boosts immune system response in older adults
2020 presidential candidates trade insults on coronavirus pandemic response Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier and owners of Steepologie Teas Andrea Raetzer and Joe Raetzer discuss which candidate delivered the message Americans wanted to hear. Biotech company Moderna announced on Tuesday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate elicited immune responses in older adults from a […]
Lizzo Has an Empowered Response to Jillian Michael’s Comments on Her Weight
Taking the high road. Lizzo’s response to Jillian Michaels’ comments about her health is subtle yet empowering. “At the 25 second mark I want you to take 5 deep breaths,” the “Juice” singer, 31, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, January 8, alongside a video of the musician walking outside and enjoying her surroundings. “In through […]
Redirecting the natural immune response to disrupt bacterial biofilms
Most bacterial species prefer to live in biofilms, where they are protected from antibiotic treatments and can lead to chronic and recurrent diseases in humans. To address this problem, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a novel synthetic peptide that mimics an essential component of bacterial biofilms. When used as a vaccine, it redirects […]
Gluten response in coeliac patients could lead to diagnostic test
Distinct markers in the blood of people with coeliac disease have been detected within a few hours of gluten being consumed. The findings address a longstanding mystery about what drives the adverse reaction to gluten in coeliac disease and could lead to a world-first blood test for diagnosing the disease. A potential blood-based test would […]
Ebola: A public health response in crisis
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the throes of its worst Ebola outbreak since the disease was first discovered there in 1976. It is the second-worst outbreak in history, behind the West Africa outbreak of 2014 that reached 10 countries including the U.S. and caused more than 10,000 deaths. About 10 new cases […]
The surprising role fibrinogen plays in regulating the body’s response to disease
A finding from University of Alberta researchers is shining new light on the role fibrinogen has in regulating a natural defence mechanism in the body. The discovery is hoped to contribute to improved diagnosis and treatments for patients in a variety of diseases ranging from inflammation, to heart failure, to cancer. Fibrinogen is a well-known […]