National celebrates as 2 scientists win Nobel Prize in Medicine for groundbreaking COVID vaccine breakthroughs

Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making groundbreaking discoveries concerning mRNA molecules, have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine. Their contributions have significantly accelerated vaccine development, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, the award-giving body, stated …

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Defending Against the Tripledemic: Unveiling the Long-Awaited Solution

Every fall, the arrival of chilly air and red leaves signals the beginning of preparations in pediatric ICUs for the annual RSV virus onslaught. While flu and COVID may dominate the headlines, it is RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, that remains the leading cause of hospitalization for babies year after year. Inflicting inflammation on their …

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National: Canadian Doctors Prepare for Another ‘Tripledemic’ – COVID-19, RSV, and Influenza

As summer comes to an end in Canada, doctors are preparing for a potential “tripledemic” of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, which signifies the upcoming respiratory flu season. Last year’s flu season saw a surge in all three respiratory viruses, particularly among children, leading to increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits due to …

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One Key Way Fall’s COVID Shots Could Differ

This fall, there is a possibility that Americans will receive a new COVID vaccine without the strain that caused the pandemic years ago. Instead of the current bivalent vaccine, which protects against two variants, the next vaccine could focus solely on the spike protein of the XBB.1 lineage of the Omicron variant. This change in …

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