RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

This study tested whether a booster shot for H5N6 bird flu could boost immunity in adults who had either received an H5N1 vaccine or a placebo in a previous study. About 260 adults took part, receiving one or two doses of the H5N6 vaccine. Researchers measured antibody levels to …

This study tested whether taking vitamin D every day can lower the chance of serious lung problems in children and teens with sickle cell disease. Researchers compared daily vitamin D to monthly doses in 58 participants aged 3 to 20. The goal was to see if daily supplementation c…

This study looked at whether using alcohol hand sanitizers and face masks can help stop colds and flu from spreading among family members. Over 450 households in New York City were split into three groups: one got educational materials, another added hand sanitizers, and the thir…

This study tested whether giving infants an oral bacterial lysate (Broncho-Vaxom) after a severe bout of bronchiolitis could reduce their risk of developing wheezing. 173 infants who had been hospitalized for bronchiolitis received either the bacterial lysate or a placebo for up …

This study tested whether vapendavir, an experimental antiviral drug, could reduce lower respiratory symptoms (like cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath) in 52 adults with COPD who were deliberately exposed to a common cold virus (rhinovirus). The goal was to see if the drug …

This study looked at how the immune system of healthy adults aged 65-75 responds to RSV, a common cause of chest infections. Researchers gave volunteers a mild RSV infection and took blood and nose samples to find immune markers linked to protection. The goal is to use these find…

This study checked how accurate a new test (Xpert Expanded Respiratory Panel) is at finding respiratory infections. Researchers tested nose swabs from 3,200 people with symptoms and compared results to other tests. The goal was to see if the new test works well enough for routine…