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Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

A review article published in the journal Nutrients describes the effects and benefits of pre-, pro-, syn-, and postbiotics-containing infant formulas in terms of modulating gut microbiota, immune response, and allergy susceptibility of newborns and infants.

1 Mar 2023

Surprise-billing law loophole: When ‘out of network’ doesn’t quite mean out of network

It was the first day of her family’s vacation in the San Juan Islands last June when Danielle Laskey, who was 26 weeks pregnant, thought she was leaking amniotic fluid.

28 Feb 2023

Study shows COVID-19 rates were likely forty-times higher than CDC estimates during BA.4/BA.5 dominant period in the U.S.

Researchers evaluate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections and the incidence of long COVID during BA.4/BA.5 dominant period.

27 Feb 2023

Rebounding of COVID-19 symptoms and viral load are common among untreated COVID-19 patients

Researchers characterize COVID-19 symptom and viral load rebounds among untreated individuals with mild-to-moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2023

Exploring Mpox severity among advanced HIV patients

Researchers assessed the incidence of mpox in individuals with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

24 Feb 2023

Does COVID-19 accelerate the worsening of clinical disabilities in multiple sclerosis patients?

The researchers investigated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the progression of clinical disability in multiple sclerosis patients.

24 Feb 2023

A growing burden of alcoholic hepatitis

A recent study published in the journal Medical Clinics of North America discussed the diagnosis, treatment, and pathophysiology of alcoholic hepatitis (AH).

21 Feb 2023

Mapping specialized receptors on mosquito nerve cells reveals why the insects are more attracted to some humans

In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve cells that are able to fine-tune their ability to detect particularly "welcoming" odors in human skin.

21 Feb 2023

Some parents may not be properly responding to elevated temperatures in children, poll suggests

For many children, winter season comes with regular exposure to circulating viruses at school or daycare. And a warm forehead is often one of the first clear signs a child has caught a bug.

20 Feb 2023

The effectiveness of respiratory interventions and case isolation measures in reducing or preventing the transmission of mpox in humans

Researchers conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of case isolation and respiratory interventions in limiting the transmission of mpox in humans.

20 Feb 2023

Research looks to determine prevalence of organ impairment in long-COVID patients

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, researchers assessed the association of long coronavirus disease (COVID) with multiple organ dysfunction.

16 Feb 2023

Long-COVID associated with a greater likelihood of unemployment

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed the unemployment rates among individuals who developed post–coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition (PCC) or long COVID after an acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection to determine the functional and neurocognitive impairment levels associated with long COVID.

16 Feb 2023

Comparative study on retinoic acid-inducible gene-I of humans and bats

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers cloned and functionally characterized the virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) sensor, retinoic acid-inducible gene-I (RIG-I), from the microbat Myotis daubentonii (Yangochiroptera suborder) and the megabat Rousettus aegyptiacus (Yinpterochiroptera suborder), and compared them to the human ortholog.

15 Feb 2023

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Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

Surprise-billing law loophole: When ‘out of network’ doesn’t quite mean out of network

Study shows COVID-19 rates were likely forty-times higher than CDC estimates during BA.4/BA.5 dominant period in the U.S.

Rebounding of COVID-19 symptoms and viral load are common among untreated COVID-19 patients

Exploring Mpox severity among advanced HIV patients

Does COVID-19 accelerate the worsening of clinical disabilities in multiple sclerosis patients?

A growing burden of alcoholic hepatitis

Mapping specialized receptors on mosquito nerve cells reveals why the insects are more attracted to some humans

Some parents may not be properly responding to elevated temperatures in children, poll suggests

The effectiveness of respiratory interventions and case isolation measures in reducing or preventing the transmission of mpox in humans

Research looks to determine prevalence of organ impairment in long-COVID patients

Long-COVID associated with a greater likelihood of unemployment

Comparative study on retinoic acid-inducible gene-I of humans and bats

Promising HIV vaccine candidate by Texas Biomed stops the virus upon entry

Over 50% of cancer patients report long COVID symptoms after recovering from COVID-19

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

UQ-led research effort secures almost $8 million to develop an mRNA Strep A vaccine

3D architecture ofAedes aegypti’s chromosomes may offer clues on gene expression, regulation

Using patches of synthetic skin to test blood-sucking behavior of mosquitoes

Study finds hospitalized obstetric patients with cardiovascular disease and COVID-19 are more symptomatic

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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