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New research identifies potential drug target to prevent kidney failure

A new study found that retinoic acid receptors (RARa) in the proximal tubules of the kidney play a crucial role in limiting the damaging effects of kidney injury that often lead to kidney failure.

9 Mar 2024

mRNA vaccines train T cells in waves, study shows

mRNA vaccines developed against the spike glycoprotein of severe acute respiratory syndrome type 2 coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), displayed remarkable efficiency in combating coronavirus 19 (COVID-19).

9 Mar 2024

Veterans' blood pressure control worsened during the pandemic due to disrupted care

A multi-institution team led by researchers at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont found that Veterans' blood pressure control worsened due to disrupted care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Mar 2024

UKHSA data shows continued increase in whooping cough cases

New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there has been a continued increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases at the start of this year, with 553 confirmed in England in January, compared with 858 cases for the whole of last year (2023).

7 Mar 2024

New study aims to reduce bias in AI health prediction models

Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have opened the way for the creation of a huge range of new healthcare tools, but to ensure that these tools do not exacerbate preexisting health inequities, researchers urge the use of more representative data in their development.

7 Mar 2024

Proteins regulating plasminogen-plasmin levels can help predict COVID-19 severity

The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems has been significant. The sudden surge in infected cases overwhelmed hospitals and disrupted routine healthcare services, thus further worsening public health.

7 Mar 2024

The state of the union is … busy

President Joe Biden is working to lay out his health agenda for a second term, even as Congress races to finish its overdue spending bills for the fiscal year that began last October.

7 Mar 2024

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

The potential of COVID-19 booster vaccine products (antibodies) passed from mother to offspring through breastmilk.

7 Mar 2024

When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is no party to decipher

People keep talking about ketamine. The drug has become a favorite of celebrities, billionaires, and ordinary patients, many of whom view it as a potential miracle drug for depression and other mental health conditions.

7 Mar 2024

Medical debt is associated with population health and increased mortality

The association between medical debt and population health outcomes in the US.

7 Mar 2024

Report claims mental health of people in later life has been overshadowed by systemic and interpersonal ageism

A recent Center for Mental Health briefing documents the evidence on the mental health of older people in England and what kind of support they receive.

7 Mar 2024

Smokers' views on e-cigarette harm worsen, matching or exceeding concerns for cigarettes

Perceptions of e-cigarette harm among English smokers have worsened over the past decade, with a significant decline in those seeing e-cigarettes as less harmful than cigarettes.

6 Mar 2024

Schisanhenol suppresses cytokine storm and acute lung injury in mice

Cytokine storm (CS) is an acute systemic inflammatory response with limited effective interventions up to now.

6 Mar 2024

Veterans face fatigue and disability post-pandemic, with or without COVID-19 history

Veterans 18 months post-COVID-19 infection show similar daily life activity levels to those uninfected, suggesting minimal long-term functional impact from the virus in this group.

6 Mar 2024

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

The high-tech double-barrel nanopipette, developed by University of Leeds scientists, and applied to the global medical challenge of cancer, has - for the first time - enabled researchers to see how individual living cancer cells react to treatment and change over time – providing vital understanding that could help doctors develop more effective cancer medication.

6 Mar 2024

covid 19 News and Research

New research identifies potential drug target to prevent kidney failure

mRNA vaccines train T cells in waves, study shows

Veterans' blood pressure control worsened during the pandemic due to disrupted care

UKHSA data shows continued increase in whooping cough cases

New study aims to reduce bias in AI health prediction models

Proteins regulating plasminogen-plasmin levels can help predict COVID-19 severity

The state of the union is … busy

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is no party to decipher

Medical debt is associated with population health and increased mortality

Report claims mental health of people in later life has been overshadowed by systemic and interpersonal ageism

Smokers' views on e-cigarette harm worsen, matching or exceeding concerns for cigarettes

Schisanhenol suppresses cytokine storm and acute lung injury in mice

Veterans face fatigue and disability post-pandemic, with or without COVID-19 history

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

Metal organic frameworks enhance immune response in experimental vaccine

Simulation model predicts optimal COVID-19 booster frequency

COVID-19 exposes deep-rooted structural inequities affecting vaccine uptake among ACB groups

Thinking of switching to Quorn? It could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%

Human molecular adaptations to fasting: Insights from proteomic analysis

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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