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Study says mRNA COVID vaccines are effective against Lambda variant

Researchers in the United States have conducted a study suggesting that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines that are currently being rolled out in many countries should be effective against the C.37 lineage (lambda variant) of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

5 Jul 2021

Scientists identify breakthrough cases of SARS-CoV-2’s delta variant in fully vaccinated individuals

In a recent study conducted at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA, scientists have identified six vaccine breakthrough cases caused by the delta variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

5 Jul 2021

Viennese scientists awarded grant to find ways for improving and personalizing dialysis care

Patients with malfunctioning kidneys often need dialysis to rid their blood of unwanted molecules and excess water.

5 Jul 2021

Bone marrow–derived fibrin clot may become a treatment for meniscus injuries

While this isn't the fountain of youth, scientists may have improved healing in our joints - even in areas that become weaker as we grow older.

5 Jul 2021

Exposure to beneficial microorganisms is not affected by targeted hygiene or cleaning

The theory that modern society is too clean, leading to defective immune systems in children, should be swept under the carpet, according to a new study by researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

5 Jul 2021

Risk-based computational models can predict spontaneous preterm childbirth

A new model could help predict the risk of impending preterm birth, avoiding the adverse and costly effects of overtreatment or misdiagnosis.

5 Jul 2021

Individual variation in viral dynamics could underlie inconsistencies in COVID-19 antiviral treatments

Due to variation in viral dynamics between people, improving the experimental design could help develop effective antiviral treatments for COVID-19.

5 Jul 2021

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates ~90% efficacy against SARS-CoV-2

The findings reveal that the two-dose regimen of the vaccine is almost 90% effective against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Moreover, the vaccine shows high efficacy against the B.1.1.7 variant (Alpha) of SARS-CoV-2.

5 Jul 2021

Researchers develop random priming amplification method for whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1

Researchers from the UK recently compared the performance of 4 different random priming amplification methods to recover SARS-CoV-2 RNA. In method 1 (H-P), the reverse transcriptase (RT) step included random hexamers, whereas, in methods 2-4, RT incorporated an octamer primer with a known tag. This study is published on the bioRxiv preprint server.

5 Jul 2021

Inadequate exposure to UVB light may be linked with increased risk of colorectal cancer

Inadequate exposure to UVB light from the sun may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, particularly in older age groups, according to a study using data on 186 countries, published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

5 Jul 2021

COVID-19 vaccination induces highly variable immunity among the immunocompromised

Researchers in the United States have conducted a study showing that the humoral (antibody) immunity induced by vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – varies significantly among immunocompromised individuals.

4 Jul 2021

Dietary alteration of certain fatty acids can reduce severity of headaches

Migraine is one of the largest causes of disability in the world. Existing treatments are often not enough to offer full relief for patients.

2 Jul 2021

IU researchers developing noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are developing a new, noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders, including pain, traumatic brain injury (TBI), epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and more.

2 Jul 2021

EULAR Patient Research Partners join in new research project to advance treatment of psoriatic arthritis

Eleven Patient Research Partners (PRPs) from three organizations (EULAR, GRAPPA-EU, and EUROPSO) participate in the new research project HIPPOCRATES, ensuring the patients' perspective is preserved and prioritized in all research activities to maximize the project's impact.

2 Jul 2021

New clinical and prognostic characteristics discovered in solid organ recipients with COVID-19

Researchers from 12 Spanish hospitals took part with the aim of uncovering clinical and prognostic characteristics in solid organ recipients with COVID-19. The conclusions underscore the need for strict preventive measures in the initial period after transplantation.

2 Jul 2021

Exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy may affect thyroxine levels in newborns

Maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, there are very few studies on the subject.

2 Jul 2021

Researchers highlight easily adoptable methods to improve outcomes for patients with gastroesophageal cancer

Two Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center experts were invited to present new insights on treatment of gastroesophageal cancers during the European Society for Medical Oncology World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer 2021.

2 Jul 2021

UCLA professor honored for contributions to the field of hematology

Dr. Elizabeta Nemeth, professor of medicine and director of the Center for Iron Disorders at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been awarded the 2021 William Dameshek Prize by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) for her contributions to the field of hematology.

2 Jul 2021

Structure-guided T cell vaccine design could offer broad protection SARS-CoV-2 variants

Gaurav Gaiha, MD, DPhil, a member of the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard, studies HIV, one of the fastest-mutating viruses known to humankind.

2 Jul 2021

Ohio's lottery-based incentive system not associated with increase in COVD-19 vaccination rates

Would you be more willing to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus if you could participate in a lottery for cash and prizes? The answer was surprisingly no, according to Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers who found that Ohio's "Vax-a-Million" lottery-based incentive system, intended to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, was not associated with an increase in COVD-19 vaccinations.

2 Jul 2021

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Study says mRNA COVID vaccines are effective against Lambda variant

Scientists identify breakthrough cases of SARS-CoV-2’s delta variant in fully vaccinated individuals

Viennese scientists awarded grant to find ways for improving and personalizing dialysis care

Bone marrow–derived fibrin clot may become a treatment for meniscus injuries

Exposure to beneficial microorganisms is not affected by targeted hygiene or cleaning

Risk-based computational models can predict spontaneous preterm childbirth

Individual variation in viral dynamics could underlie inconsistencies in COVID-19 antiviral treatments

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates ~90% efficacy against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers develop random priming amplification method for whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1

Inadequate exposure to UVB light may be linked with increased risk of colorectal cancer

COVID-19 vaccination induces highly variable immunity among the immunocompromised

Dietary alteration of certain fatty acids can reduce severity of headaches

IU researchers developing noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders

EULAR Patient Research Partners join in new research project to advance treatment of psoriatic arthritis

New clinical and prognostic characteristics discovered in solid organ recipients with COVID-19

Exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy may affect thyroxine levels in newborns

Researchers highlight easily adoptable methods to improve outcomes for patients with gastroesophageal cancer

UCLA professor honored for contributions to the field of hematology

Structure-guided T cell vaccine design could offer broad protection SARS-CoV-2 variants

Ohio's lottery-based incentive system not associated with increase in COVD-19 vaccination rates

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