INFECTION VIRAL

This study tested an experimental drug called vapendavir to see if it could reduce serious lung symptoms in people with COPD after they caught a common cold virus. Researchers gave the drug or a placebo to 52 adults with moderate COPD who were then exposed to the virus. The main …

This study aimed to find better ways to tell if a young child's fever is caused by a serious bacterial infection or a less dangerous viral one. Researchers tested seven different blood markers in nearly 1,000 children under 3 years old who came to the emergency room with a fever.…

This study tested new portable sensor devices designed to quickly identify specific infections like COVID-19, Pseudomonas bacteria, and Leishmania parasites in patient samples. Researchers compared these new tests against standard lab methods to see if they were accurate, fast, a…

This study aimed to understand how long COVID-19 immunity lasts after someone recovers from the virus. Researchers followed 189 adults who had confirmed COVID-19 infections, checking their blood for antibodies at 6 and 12 months after they got sick. The goal was to learn how the …

This study aimed to find simple blood markers that could predict which patients arriving at the emergency room with suspected COVID-19 would later get much worse. Researchers followed 373 patients to see if standard blood test results, taken early, could forecast who might need i…

This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 spreads within hospitals. Researchers observed over 2,100 patients and healthcare workers who showed symptoms to identify patterns of infection. The goal was to gather information to help hospitals improve safety measures and protect bo…