Scientists discover potential nasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate that offers better and longer protection

JANUARY 9, 2024by Zehan Yu,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolMucosal vaccination protects hamsters from SARS-CoV-2-induced clinical disease. (a) Diagram of the experimental design where hamsters were vacci

Updated on: March 15,2024 6

Scientists discover potential nasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate that offers better and longer protection

JANUARY 9, 2024by Zehan Yu,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolMucosal vaccination protects hamsters from SARS-CoV-2-induced clinical disease. (a) Diagram of the experimental design where hamsters were vacci

Updated on:March 15,2024 6

Food allergy is associated with lower risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesTransmission electron microscope image of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles emerging from the surface of a cell cultured in the lab. Image cap

Updated on: March 06,2024 11

Food allergy is associated with lower risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesTransmission electron microscope image of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles emerging from the surface of a cell cultured in the lab. Image cap

Updated on:March 06,2024 11

Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear

by Laura UngarIn this photo provided by researchers in January 2024, Dr. Yilai Shu examines a young patient at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, after a gene therapy p

Updated on: April 22,2024 0

Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear

by Laura UngarIn this photo provided by researchers in January 2024, Dr. Yilai Shu examines a young patient at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, after a gene therapy p

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Pot users are less prone to sinus problems

by Amy NortonCould smoking pot somehow help keepsinus problemsat bay?It's possible, suggests a new study that found people who usemarijuanamay experience fewer bouts of con

Updated on: March 06,2024 11

Pot users are less prone to sinus problems

by Amy NortonCould smoking pot somehow help keepsinus problemsat bay?It's possible, suggests a new study that found people who usemarijuanamay experience fewer bouts of con

Updated on:March 06,2024 11

'Whole family cried': New gene therapy offers hope for deaf kids

by Beiyi Seow and Issam AhmedThis handout picture courtesy of the Eye & Ent Hospital of Fudan University shows Dr Yilai Shu examining a young patient at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan Univers

Updated on: June 15,2024 3

'Whole family cried': New gene therapy offers hope for deaf kids

by Beiyi Seow and Issam AhmedThis handout picture courtesy of the Eye & Ent Hospital of Fudan University shows Dr Yilai Shu examining a young patient at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan Univers

Updated on:June 15,2024 3

Specific variant of HLA-DPB1 gene associated with poor response to allergy treatment

by University of TsukubaMale cones of Cryptomeria japonica known in Japan as Sugi also known in English as Japanese cedar, found at the botanical garden of Balchik Palace, Bulgaria. Credit:

Updated on: March 06,2024 11

Specific variant of HLA-DPB1 gene associated with poor response to allergy treatment

by University of TsukubaMale cones of Cryptomeria japonica known in Japan as Sugi also known in English as Japanese cedar, found at the botanical garden of Balchik Palace, Bulgaria. Credit:

Updated on:March 06,2024 11

Tips from an audiologist about hearing loss for patients and medical providers

by Abraham Gutman, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe red flag signs of a hearing-related issue that requires medical attention include sudden hearing loss, or hearing loss

Updated on: September 11,2024 0

Tips from an audiologist about hearing loss for patients and medical providers

by Abraham Gutman, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe red flag signs of a hearing-related issue that requires medical attention include sudden hearing loss, or hearing loss

Updated on:September 11,2024 0

Research examines chronic sinusitis

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Institutes for Health, chronic sinusitis, also known as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), affects a

Updated on: March 06,2024 14

Research examines chronic sinusitis

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Institutes for Health, chronic sinusitis, also known as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), affects a

Updated on:March 06,2024 14

Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery

by Cardiff UniversityA new trial is underway to determine if a short course of oral steroids can improve the hearing of children suffering from glue ear, thanks to a £1.3M research grant awarded

Updated on: March 06,2024 17

Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery

by Cardiff UniversityA new trial is underway to determine if a short course of oral steroids can improve the hearing of children suffering from glue ear, thanks to a £1.3M research grant awarded

Updated on:March 06,2024 17

Nasal polyps: Unassuming growths with a powerful effect

by John Wheeler Jr,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe nose is the subject of many sayings. A measurement could be on the nose or an object be right under your nose. You may be remi

Updated on: January 29,2024 6

Nasal polyps: Unassuming growths with a powerful effect

by John Wheeler Jr,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe nose is the subject of many sayings. A measurement could be on the nose or an object be right under your nose. You may be remi

Updated on:January 29,2024 6

Researchers create palm-size device for treatment of common hearing disorder

by National University of SingaporeResearchers from NUS have developed a novel handheld device, known as CLiKX, for the treatment of a condition called Otitis Media with Effusion, or ‘glue ear.’

Updated on: March 06,2024 18

Researchers create palm-size device for treatment of common hearing disorder

by National University of SingaporeResearchers from NUS have developed a novel handheld device, known as CLiKX, for the treatment of a condition called Otitis Media with Effusion, or ‘glue ear.’

Updated on:March 06,2024 18

Final countdown: Atlantis to carry next-generation vaccine candidate on last space voyage

by Arizona State UniversityThis is Cheryl Nickerson of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. Credit: Nick MeekOn July 8, at approximately 11:26 a.m. EDT, the space shuttle Atlantis

Updated on: March 06,2024 14

Final countdown: Atlantis to carry next-generation vaccine candidate on last space voyage

by Arizona State UniversityThis is Cheryl Nickerson of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. Credit: Nick MeekOn July 8, at approximately 11:26 a.m. EDT, the space shuttle Atlantis

Updated on:March 06,2024 14