In a recent study published within the journal Nature Communications, researchers used blood and airway sampling of morbidly obese individuals and murine models to elucidate the mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the many obese population. Study: Obesity dysregulates the pulmonary antiviral immune response. Image Credit: Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock.com Background Their findings reveal that obesity induces deficits […]
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluated the efficacy of tailored online interventions in improving seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) uptake amongst older adults. Study: Chatbot-Delivered Online Intervention to Promote Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Image Credit: BaLL LunLa/Shutterstock.com Background SIV can effectively prevent influenza and mortality amongst older adults. The Center […]
Poolbeg Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in infectious and other prevalent diseases with a high unmet medical need, declares a big breakthrough in its world first influenza Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) Programme with CytoReason. Poolbeg has been working with CytoReason since March 2022. Poolbeg’s unique disease progression data from influenza human challenge trials combined with CytoReason’s […]
In a recent study published within the journal Nature Communications, researchers examined the phenotypic and genetic evolution of clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses following their spread to North America (NAm). Clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N1) viruses spread rapidly over Africa, Europe, and Asia in 2021, infecting domestic animals and wild birds. Viruses of the […]