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Omicron more stable than ancestral strain on surfaces, resistant to neutralizing mAbs
The Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is more stable than the ancestral strain on various smooth and porous surfaces and demonstrates marked resistance to neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have reported.
Omicron more stable than ancestral strain on surfaces, resistant to neutralizing mAbs
21 Mar 2022
Eating fish helps keep stroke at bay, with caveats
Eating fish can reduce the risk of stroke, but the benefit is dictated by how fish is prepared and how often it is consumed, according to a study. Specifically, frequent consumption of baked or broiled fish is protective while regular consumption of fried fish contributes to a risk increase, which differs by socioeconomic status.
Eating fish helps keep stroke at bay, with caveats
20 Mar 2022
Inpatient service improves outcomes in mild acute pancreatitis
Implementation of an inpatient pancreatitis service appears to result in better outcomes in patients with mild acute pancreatitis, suggests a study. Guideline-based educational interventions deliver benefits on the management of this condition by admitting teams even without pancreatitis consultation.
Inpatient service improves outcomes in mild acute pancreatitis
20 Mar 2022
COVID-19 vaccine antibodies wane within 6 months in older adults
Older adults in long-term care facilities see a rapid drop in antibody titres over the first 6 months after the second dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), reports a recent study.
