Validation of N Protein Antibodies to Diagnose Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Large Cohort of Healthcare Workers: Use of Roche Elecsys® Immunoassay in the S Protein Vaccination Era DOI Creative Commons
Juan Francisco Delgado,

Mònica Vidal,

Germà Julià

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Viruses, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 930 - 930

Published: April 7, 2023

The aim of this study was to validate the detection anti-nucleocapsid protein (N protein) antibodies for diagnosis SARS-CoV-2 infection in light fact that most COVID-19 vaccines use spike (S) as antigen. Here, 3550 healthcare workers (HCWs) were enrolled from May 2020 (when no S available). We defined if HCWs found be positive by RT-PCR or at least two different serological immunoassays. Serum samples Biobanc I3PT-CERCA analyzed Roche Elecsys® and Vircell IgG proteins) Discordant reanalyzed with other commercial showed positivity 539 (15.2%) HCWs, 664 (18.7%) immunoassays, 164 (4.6%) discrepant results. According our criteria, 563 had infection. immunoassay has a sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, concordance presence 94.7%, 99.8%, 99.3%, 0.96, respectively. Similar results observed validation cohort vaccinated HCWs. conclude N demonstrated good performance diagnosing previous large

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Vaccine hesitancy and equity: lessons learned from the past and how they affect the COVID-19 countermeasure in Indonesia DOI Creative Commons
‎Rano K. Sinuraya, Rina Fajri Nuwarda, Maarten J. Postma

et al.

Globalization and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

Abstract Introduction Indonesia has made progress in increasing vaccine coverage, but equitable access remains challenging, especially remote areas. Despite including vaccines the National Immunization Program (NIP), coverage not met WHO and UNICEF targets, with childhood immunization decreasing during COVID-19 pandemic. vaccination also experienced hesitancy, slowing efforts to end Scope This article addresses issue of hesitancy its impact on initiatives amidst utilizes framework analyze previous outbreaks vaccine-preventable diseases their underlying causes, ultimately providing recommendations for addressing current situation. The analysis considers differences between pre-pandemic circumstances present implementation basic advanced strategies. Key findings conclusion Vaccine is a significant challenge pandemic, public health campaigns community engagement are needed promote acceptance uptake. Efforts address trust healthcare systems increase likelihood individuals seeking preventive services. requires comprehensive, culturally sensitive approach that local contexts realities. Strategies should be tailored specific cultural societal monitored evaluated.

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Preparation, pungency and bioactivity transduction of piperine from black pepper (Piper nigrum L.): A comprehensive review DOI

Ruixuan Zou,

Yuhao Zhou, Yujia Lu

et al.

Food Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 456, P. 139980 - 139980

Published: June 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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Coverage of primary and booster vaccination against COVID-19 by socioeconomic level: A nationwide cross-sectional registry study DOI Creative Commons
Bo T. Hansen, Angela S. Labberton, Prabhjot Kour

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Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2023

High and equitable COVID-19 vaccination coverage is important for pandemic control prevention of health inequity. However, little known about socioeconomic correlates booster coverage. In this cross-sectional study all Norwegian adults in the national program (N = 4,190,655), we use individual-level registry data to examine by levels household income education primary (≥2 doses) (≥3 against COVID-19. We stratify analyses age groups with different recommendations report relative risk ratios (RR) 25 August 2022. 18-44 y group, individuals highest vs. lowest had 94% 79% (adjusted RR (adjRR) 1.15, 95%CI 1.14-1.15) 67% 38% (adjRR 1.55, 95% CI 1.55-1.56), while 81% 1.10, 1.10-1.10) 60% 43% 1.23, 1.22-1.24). ≥45 96% 92% 1.02, 1.02-1.02) 88% 80% 1.09, 1.09-1.09), 98% 82% 1.16, 1.16-1.16) 64% 1.33, 1.33-1.34). conclusion, document large inequalities coverage, especially vaccination, even though was free-of-charge. The results highlight need tailor information target underserved vaccination.

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The PHH-1V HIPRA vaccine: a new tool in the vaccination strategy against COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons

Cristina Borralleras,

Javier Castrodeza, Pilar Arrazola

et al.

Revista Española de Quimioterapia, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(5), P. 507 - 515

Published: June 12, 2023

Objectives. Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 is essential to mitigate the personal, social and global impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as we move from a pandemic an endemic phase. Vaccines are now required that offer broad, long-lasting immunological protection infection in addition severe illness hospitalisation. Here present review evidence base for new COVID-19 vaccine, PHH-1V (Bimervax®; HIPRA HUMAN HEALTH S.L.U), results expert consensus. Materials methods. The committee consisted Spanish experts medicine, family paediatrics, immunology, microbiology, nursing, veterinary medicine. Consensus was achieved using 4-phase process consisting face-to-face meeting during which scientific reviewed, online questionnaire elicit opinions on value PHH-1V, second update discuss evolution epidemiological situation, vaccine programmes final at consensus achieved. Results. agreed constitutes valuable novel development vaccination aimed towards protecting population disease. based broad-spectrum efficacy established emerging variants, potent response, good safety profile. physicochemical properties formulation facilitate handling storage appropriate uptake. Conclusions. properties, formulation, immunogenicity low reactogenic profile confirm appropriateness this vaccine.

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The Discovery of inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 S protein through computational drug repurposing DOI Creative Commons
Ana Isabel Avilés‐Alía, João Zulaica, Juan J. Pérez

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Computers in Biology and Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 171, P. 108163 - 108163

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

SARS-CoV-2 must bind its principal receptor, ACE2, on the target cell to initiate infection. This interaction is largely driven by receptor binding domain (RBD) of viral Spike (S) protein. Accordingly, antiviral compounds that can block RBD/ACE2 interactions constitute promising agents. To identify such molecules, we performed a virtual screening Selleck FDA approved drugs and database Natural Products using multistep computational procedure. An initial set candidates was identified from an ensemble docking process representative structures determined analysis four 3 μ s molecular dynamics trajectories complex. Two procedures were used construct including standard pharmacophore guided The subsequently subjected sieving reduce number be tested experimentally, increasingly demanding procedures, calculation free energy computed MMPBSA MMGBSA methods. After process, final list 10 proposed, which purchased ex-vivo. results estradiol cypionate telmisartan as inhibitors entry into cells. Our findings demonstrate methodology presented here enables discovery targeting viruses for high-resolution are available.

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To understand mRNA vaccine hesitancy, stop calling the public anti-science DOI

Patrick Peretti‐Watel,

Pierre Verger, Jeremy K. Ward

et al.

Nature Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(4), P. 923 - 924

Published: Feb. 27, 2024

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Impact of pharmacist interventions on immunisation uptake: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Mohamad Hafiz Abd Rahim,

Siti Hajar Mahamad Dom,

Mohd Shah Rezan Hamzah

et al.

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Dec. 6, 2023

Background Under-utilisation of immunisation services remains a public health challenge. Pharmacists act as facilitators and increasingly immunisers, yet relatively little robust evidence exists the impact elicited on patient outcome vaccination uptake.

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The survey of vaccination hesitancy among the residents in Jinan DOI Creative Commons
Donglei Wang, Shiyu Chen,

Gaoyu Cui

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0309431 - e0309431

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

Introduction Vaccination is an important way to prevent disease, but vaccine hesitancy will impact coverage and indirectly affect health. This study aims survey the status of among adults in Jinan. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted using scale parents children teenagers at hospitals Jinan, China. We described attitude vaccination through dimensions confidence (items: L1-L7) risk (items:L8-L10).The participants be regarded as lacking if score over 21 items (L1-L7), consider a “Risk” 9 (L8-L10). Using chi-square test analyse differences between different participants. Results 202 individuals were enrolled, most respondents (88.70%) agreed that vaccines are for their child’s 33.50% strongly new carried more risks than older vaccines. The average lack 11±0.25. 9.92±0.04. Participants aged below 30 years, females, those with lower education, without medical workers family concerned about Conclusions confident vaccination. But they also knowledge may led have vaccinations.

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Baricitinib treatment for hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 on invasive mechanical ventilation: a propensity score-matched and retrospective analysis DOI Creative Commons
Yanxiong Mao,

Anyi Guo,

Ying Zhang

et al.

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Introduction Baricitinib is a selective inhibitor of Janus kinase (JAK)1 and JAK2, which associated with clinical improvement in non-severe COVID-19 patients. But severe patients, the effectiveness baricitinib still controversial. Methods A propensity score-matched retrospective study was conducted to evaluate patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Results total number 48 treated were included, assigned control group by score matching. The mean ages high both (baricitinib vs. group: 78.80 ± 9.04 82.57 9.27), most unvaccinated (62.5% 66.7%. had higher proportion hypertension (73.9% 45.5%, p = 0.006). Control level creatine kinase-myocardial band (247.50 104.50, 0.021). Patients more likely receive nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (39.6% 16.7%, 0.017) intravenous immunoglobin (14.6% 0, 0.007). significantly lower all-cause 28-days mortality than (72.9% 89.6%, 0.004). Conclusion present revealed reduced on IMV. treating IMV needs be further investigated through future studies.

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Investigating practices and difficulties in communicating with patients about COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in Italy DOI Creative Commons
Giorgia Della Polla, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice,

Raffaele Cirillo

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

The aims of this cross-sectional study were to understand the healthcare workers' (HCWs) practices and difficulties in communicating with patients about COVID-19 vaccinations, investigate factors associated, identify targets improve efficacy immunization strategy. Questionnaires administered between November 2021 March 2022 three centers Italy. More than half HCWs (56.8%) reported always recommend vaccination their patients, recommendations for other vaccinations provided by 50.4% participants. Physicians/medical residents, males, those who recommended more likely vaccination. participants' perception impact sources information on patients' knowledge vaccination, explored using a ten-point Likert-type scale, resulted mean value 6.3 7.9, respectively. A higher level regarding was be found among nurses/midwives younger HCWs. It is important reduce HCWs' perceived gap supporting them through health policy engaging increasing uptake rates.

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