Respiratory disease is a medical term that encompasses pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange possible in higher organisms, and includes conditions of the upper respiratory tract, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pleura and pleural cavity, and the nerves and muscles of breathing. Respiratory diseases range from mild and self-limiting, such as the common cold, to life-threatening entities like bacterial pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, acute asthma and lung cancer.
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Date: December 7, 2021 Time: 9:00am (PST), 12:00pm (EST) The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected more than...
Date: November 7, 2021 Time: 8:00am (PDT), 11:00am (EDT) Analysis of SARS-CoV-2–specific T cells is important to understand their role during acute disease and in long-term protection...
Date: November 15, 2021 Time: 6:00am (PDT), 9:00am (EDT) Targeted sequencing of respiratory viruses’ genomes is important to identify novel viral variants. Compared to amplicon sequenc...
Date: October 28, 2021 Time: 6:00am (PDT), 09:00am (EDT) COVID-19 has spurred the development of a plethora of tests from various manufacturers. While molecular tests and rapid antigen tests...
As the pandemic continues to evolve, new tools are needed to fight it. The greatest needs revolve around the ability to screen asymptomatic individuals for COVID-19 and to simultaneously tes...
Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection often leads to development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), with profound pulmonary patho-histological changes post-mortem. In this study, we utiliz...
By examining the host response to SARS-CoV-2 infection we gain valuable insights into viral pathogenesis and COVID-19 progression. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a class of small (18-22nt), non-coding...
Date: September 27, 2021 Time: 3:00am (PDT), 6:00am (EDT), 12pm (CET) Experts are predicting an increase in influenza cases and a constant presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the shortly approaching i...
Date: September 16, 2021 Time: 9:00am (PDT), 12:00pm (EDT) For diagnostic testing, proper sample collection and transport play a pivotal role in the accurate and timely identification of a p...
Date: Spetember 14, 2021 Time: 9:00am (PDT), 12:00pm (EDT) Pneumonia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics is associated with the developmen...
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness about sex-specific differences in immunity and outcomes following respiratory virus infections. Strong evidence of a male bias in COVID-...
Influenza viruses represent a significant burden to human health. In order to limit respiratory viral disease, new approaches that can prevent viral infection and spread are needed. We have...