Sulforaphane in Broccoli Slowed COVID, Common Cold
Sulforaphane, a plant-derived chemical found in broccoli and other leafy vegetables, can inhibit the replication of COVID and another human coronaviruses in cells and mice.
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LatestSurgical Masks as Good as Respirators for Flu and Respiratory Virus Protection
A surgical mask may be as effective as more expensive respirator-type masks in protecting healthcare workers from flu and other respiratory viruses, according to new research. A study published in JAMA compared the...
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Vaccine vs Many Common Cold Viruses Achievable
Scientists are making the case that a vaccine against rhinoviruses, the predominant cause of the common cold, is achievable, reports Science Daily.
3M and NIOSH Celebrate Safe Breathing on N95 Day
The fourth annual N95 Day was held on September 4, 2015 to encourage the proper use and selection of N95 respirators in the workplace.
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Luminex Seeks US FDA Approval for NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel
Luminex Corporation has submitted a a 510(k) application to the FDA for its NxTAG respiratory pathogen panel, according to PharmaBiz.
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Respiratory Virus Positivity Should Not Exclude Kawasaki Disease
Children diagnosed with Kawasaki disease often have a concurrent respiratory viral infection detectable by polymerase chain reaction.
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iCardiac Acquires Unit of nSpire Health
iCardiac Technologies Inc has acquired the clinicial trials division of nSpire Health, according to an iCardiac news announcement.
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Viruses May Play Role in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
According to Healio, recent research suggests that detected viruses may play a role in symptomatic illness in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
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New Genetic Test Aids in Detection of EV-D68
A new test developed by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis may aid in more prompt detection of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68).
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Scientists ID Receptor for Rhinovirus C
NIAID scientists have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.
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Smart Wearable Healthcare Devices To Focus on Managing Cardiovascular, Respiratory Diseases in Aging Populations
A Lung Disease News report discusses the new wearable devices designed to help manage cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
Read MoreRespiratory Viruses the Primary Cause of Child Pneumonia
Respiratory viruses are the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in children, according to a study conducted by Etiology of Pneumonia in the Community (EPIC).
Read MorePregnant Women Using Antibiotics Doubled Child’s Risk of Asthma
An ACAAI study found that 22% of children born to mothers who took antibiotics during pregnancy were diagnosed with asthma by age 3, compared to 11% of children whose mothers did not take prenatal antibiotics.
Read MoreBiota Commences Dosing in Phase 2b Study of Rhinovirus Antiviral
Biota Pharmaceuticals Inc has commenced dosing of patients in its Phase 2b SPIRITUS trial of vapendavir for the treatment of human rhinovirus (HRV).
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Child Pneumonia Hospitalizations Cost US $1 Billion Per Year
Children younger than 5 years of age accounted for 70% of pneumonia hospitalizations among children, at a cost of $1 billion per year, according to a CDC report.
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