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Novel RT-PCR may help detect SARS-CoV-2 mutations tied to VoC
The Spike single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) assay, a single-reaction multiplex real-time RT-PCR, provides fast, inexpensive, and sensitive detection of specific mutations associated with SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VoC), according to data presented at ID Week 2021.
Novel RT-PCR may help detect SARS-CoV-2 mutations tied to VoC
12 Oct 2021
Households, not schools, major SARS-CoV-2 transmission route among HK children
Households, and not schools, are the major route of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission for those ≤18 years of age, according to a cross-sectional study of nearly 400 Hong Kong children and youths who contracted COVID-19 in 2020.
Households, not schools, major SARS-CoV-2 transmission route among HK children
12 Oct 2021
Recovered mothers transfer SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to newborns
A Hong Kong study demonstrates vertical transfer of antibodies against acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to babies whose mothers have recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Recovered mothers transfer SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to newborns
12 Oct 2021
Tamibaroterone inhalable dry powder shows broad-spectrum activity against SARS-CoV-2, MERS and H1N1
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed a dry powder formulation of tamibaroterone, which displays broad-spectrum antiviral activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and pandemic 2009 influenza A virus (H1N1), when delivered intranasally or through inhalation in mouse and hamster models.
Tamibaroterone inhalable dry powder shows broad-spectrum activity against SARS-CoV-2, MERS and H1N1
12 Oct 2021
Early convalescent plasma infusion does not prevent COVID-19 progression
An infusion of convalescent plasma, obtained via blood donation from individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, did not prevent disease progression in high-risk outpatients who presented within 7 days of COVID-19 symptom onset, results of the phase III US-based SIREN-C3PO* study showed.
Early convalescent plasma infusion does not prevent COVID-19 progression
11 Oct 2021
Continuous vital sign monitoring catches COVID-19 deterioration early
A wearable chest patch device can continuously monitor vital signs in patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), facilitating the early detection of cardiovascular deterioration, according to a recent study.
Continuous vital sign monitoring catches COVID-19 deterioration early
11 Oct 2021
Early intubation tied to better survival in COVID-19 patients with ARDS
Late intubation compounds the risk of death among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients on mechanical intubation due to respiratory insufficiency, a recent study has found.
