INFECTION VIRAL

This study tested whether the drug vapendavir can reduce breathing problems in people with COPD who catch a rhinovirus (common cold). Fifty-two adults with COPD were given either vapendavir or a placebo after being exposed to the virus. The main goal was to see if vapendavir lowe…

This study looked at whether a combination of 7 biomarkers in the blood can more accurately diagnose severe bacterial infections in children aged 7 days to 36 months with fever. Researchers enrolled 983 children and compared the biomarker panel's performance against standard test…

This study tested two new types of biosensor platforms to detect viruses, bacteria, and parasites in blood and respiratory samples. The goal was to see if these devices could be accurate, fast, and cheap alternatives to standard lab tests. Researchers enrolled 149 adults with or …

This study tested over 1,500 hospital workers in four French hospitals for COVID-19 antibodies to see how many had been infected. Researchers compared infection rates among staff in COVID-19 units, other care areas, and non-care roles, and across regions with different outbreak i…

This completed study from France enrolled 373 people who came to the emergency room with suspected COVID-19. Researchers checked routine blood markers to see if any could predict which patients would later get worse and need intensive care. The goal was to find simple, low-risk t…

This completed study looked at 189 adults who had COVID-19 to see how long their immune system remembers the virus. Researchers collected blood, saliva, and nose swabs at 6 and 12 months after infection to measure antibody levels. The goal was to understand if protective immunity…

This completed study looked at how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads within hospitals, involving over 2,000 patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers. Researchers tracked suspected and confirmed cases to identify risk factors and the effectiveness of infection control measures. The…