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Osteopontin-c: A key player in mitochondrial biogenesis and cancer metastasis

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 1, 2023, entitled, "Osteopontin induces mitochondrial biogenesis in deadherent cancer cells."

5 Dec 2023

Investigating IDO1 and PDL1: Key immune checkpoints in cutaneous leishmaniasis research

In this Interview News Med talks to Dr. Nidhi Dey about immune checkpoints IDO1 and PDL1 and how they relate to cutaneous leishmaniasis research.

From TissueGnostics 5 Dec 2023

UKHSA report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but inequalities exist

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the latest evaluation report into the government's progress towards reducing HIV transmission.

1 Dec 2023

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

The risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient individuals.

1 Dec 2023

Lack of information, perceived necessity and awkwardness impact uptake of PrEP, study suggests

A new qualitative study from Bath psychologists suggests a lack of information and perceived necessity, as well as awkwardness, are impacting uptake of PrEP.

30 Nov 2023

Study highlights importance of HIV prevention for migrants in EU/EEA

Across the 30 countries of the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), 22,995 new HIV diagnoses were reported in 2022.

30 Nov 2023

Canadian researchers aim to reduce chronic inflammation and comorbidities in HIV patients

To mark the occasion of World AIDS Day, find out how Dr. Madeleine Durand and Andrés Finzi are working to reduce chronic inflammation and the risk of comorbidities in people living with HIV.

30 Nov 2023

Elton John welcomes expansion of opt-out testing for HIV to 46 Accident & Emergency sites across England and calls on all political leaders to do more to end AIDS in a speech at Speaker's House

Elton John was honored at a reception hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group on HIV/AIDS at the Speaker's House today in recognition of his enduring commitment to ending the AIDS epidemic, both personally and through the work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

30 Nov 2023

Can loneliness lead to diabetes? New study reveals the role of physical activity and BMI

Study investigates the relationship between loneliness and diabetes, finding that physical activity and BMI mediate this link, but diet quality does not. It highlights the complex interplay between loneliness, lifestyle factors, and diabetes risk, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to improve both mental and physical health.

28 Nov 2023

Synthetic biologists develop versatile platform for targeted drug delivery

In recent years, cell and gene therapies have shown significant promise for treating cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, heart disease, HIV/AIDS and other difficult-to-treat diseases.

27 Nov 2023

Fiber-free diet key to treating childhood Crohn's disease, new study finds

Research reveals how a fiber-free diet in Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) helps treat Crohn's disease in children by affecting the intestinal pathobiont Mucispirillum schaedleri. It shows that this diet alters gut microbiota, reducing Mucispirillum's pathogenicity and aiding in managing colitis.

26 Nov 2023

A review of automated clinical depression diagnosis tools

A review on how the latest computational methods that utilize facial, acoustic, and semantic features are being deployed to predict major depressive disorders.

23 Nov 2023

Hearing loss may lead to microstructural differences in temporal lobe and frontal cortex

Hearing loss affects more than 60 percent of adults aged 70 and older in the United States and is known to be related to an increased risk of dementia. The reason for this association is not fully understood.

21 Nov 2023

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about period changes

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

21 Nov 2023

Breakthrough in HIV treatment: NMN shows promise in reducing CD4+ T cell activation

The impact of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) on Clusters of differentiation 4+ (CD4+ ) Thymus cells (T cells) viz.

21 Nov 2023

Immune response that protects against infections also drives HIV latency

An immune response that likely evolved to help fight infections appears to be the mechanism that drives human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into a latent state, lurking in cells only to erupt anew, researchers at Duke Health report.

15 Nov 2023

Do Republican spending cuts threaten federal HIV funding? For some programs, yes.

Republicans in Congress are "trying to wipe out federal funding to end the HIV epidemic."

14 Nov 2023

One in five individuals taking nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy found to experience rebound COVID

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham found that one in five individuals taking Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy, commonly known as Paxlovid, to treat severe symptoms of COVID-19, experienced a positive test result and shedding of live and potentially contagious virus following an initial recovery and negative test-;a phenomenon known as virologic rebound.

13 Nov 2023

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by offering free preventive medication, the latest effort to catch up to much of Europe and Africa in stemming the spread of the virus.

8 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

AIDS News and Research

Osteopontin-c: A key player in mitochondrial biogenesis and cancer metastasis

Investigating IDO1 and PDL1: Key immune checkpoints in cutaneous leishmaniasis research

UKHSA report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but inequalities exist

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

Lack of information, perceived necessity and awkwardness impact uptake of PrEP, study suggests

Study highlights importance of HIV prevention for migrants in EU/EEA

Canadian researchers aim to reduce chronic inflammation and comorbidities in HIV patients

Elton John welcomes expansion of opt-out testing for HIV to 46 Accident & Emergency sites across England and calls on all political leaders to do more to end AIDS in a speech at Speaker's House

Can loneliness lead to diabetes? New study reveals the role of physical activity and BMI

Synthetic biologists develop versatile platform for targeted drug delivery

Fiber-free diet key to treating childhood Crohn's disease, new study finds

A review of automated clinical depression diagnosis tools

Hearing loss may lead to microstructural differences in temporal lobe and frontal cortex

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about period changes

Breakthrough in HIV treatment: NMN shows promise in reducing CD4+ T cell activation

Immune response that protects against infections also drives HIV latency

Do Republican spending cuts threaten federal HIV funding? For some programs, yes.

One in five individuals taking nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy found to experience rebound COVID

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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