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Study uncovers inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children

A recent multicenter clinical trial has uncovered inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children that occur despite treatment, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

1 Aug 2025

New study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines

The incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination, according to a new study involving nearly the whole adult population of England.

1 Aug 2025

Nordic study finds nasogastric tubes reduce complications after esophageal cancer surgery

In the largest Nordic study to date concerning esophageal cancer surgery, the researchers found clear evidence that decompression with a nasogastric tube is associated with less serious complications.

1 Aug 2025

Characterization of antibodies targeting ASO modifications for intracellular trafficking

A new article in the peer-reviewed journal Nucleic Acid Therapeutics describes the characterization of antibodies targeting antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) phosphorothioate and 2'-methoxyehtyl modifications for intracellular trafficking and biodistribution studies.

1 Aug 2025

New radioimmunotherapy approach eliminates cancer stem cells in preclinical models of ovarian cancer

A new radioimmunotherapy approach has been shown to successfully eliminate cancer stem cells (CSCs) in preclinical models of ovarian cancer, outperforming the current gold standard.

1 Aug 2025

Bioengineered dressing achieves rapid hemostasis and accelerated wound healing

In a study published in Advanced Materials on July 22, a team led by Dr. ZHONG Chao and Dr. AN Bolin from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, collaborating with Dr. LIU Yan from Ruijin Hospital Aﬃliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, developed an innovative bacterial cellulose (BC)-based hemostatic dressing that enables rapid and sustained bleeding control.

1 Aug 2025

AI-designed protein activates Notch signaling pathway to boost T-cell production

A new paper published today in Cell highlights how researchers have leveraged AI-based computational protein design to create a novel synthetic ligand that activates the Notch signaling pathway, a key driver in T-cell development and function.

1 Aug 2025

Study finds rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria among malnourished children in Niger

A new study led by researchers at the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) has found that antimicrobial resistant bacteria is spreading rapidly among children being treated for severe malnutrition in a hospital facility in Niger.

1 Aug 2025

Spinning's positive impact on hip osteoarthritis uncovered

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has revealed the benefits of spinning for patients with hip osteoarthritis. The study was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and will be published in Lancet Rheumatology at 23:30 UK time on Thursday 31st July 2025.

1 Aug 2025

Efficacy of methylprednisolone doses in severe Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Investigators compare efficacy of low- versus high-dose of methylprednisolone in preventing pulmonary lesions in children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

1 Aug 2025

Suboptimal child passenger safety practices persist despite guidelines

Despite national guidelines, state laws and known safety benefits of child passenger restraint systems (CRS), suboptimal practices were found in nearly 70% of children under 13 years old who were involved in car crashes with a fatality from 2011 to 2021, according to a study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention.

31 Jul 2025

Virtual memory T cells provide nonspecific immunity for infants early in life

Findings from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital demonstrate that virtual memory T cells, a specialized group of immune cells, provide nonspecific immunity for infants early in life.

31 Jul 2025

Immunoglobulin replacement therapy not associated with reduced risk of serious infections in patients with CLL

In patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), regular treatment with immunoglobulin replacement therapy was not associated with a reduced risk of serious infections requiring hospitalization, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

31 Jul 2025

$29 million grant funds research on fibrinogen in trauma care

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus will lead a groundbreaking national clinical trial-supported by a $29 million grant from Octapharma-to evaluate whether early replacement of fibrinogen, a critical blood clotting mechanism in the body, can improve outcomes for trauma patients experiencing life-threatening bleeding.

31 Jul 2025