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Omalizumab outperforms oral immunotherapy in treating multi-food allergy

A clinical trial has found that the medication omalizumab, marketed as Xolair, treated multi-food allergy more effectively than oral immunotherapy (OIT) in people with allergic reactions to very small amounts of common food allergens.

2 Mar 2025

Ghanaian babies experience rich multilingual input from an early age

Africa is a multilingual continent and many adults speak several languages fluently. An empirical study by a research team led by the Potsdam psycholinguists Prof. Dr. Natalie Boll-Avetisyan and Paul O. Omane now shows that the roots of this multilingualism can be found in infancy: In Ghana, most babies grow up multilingually, with most of them coming into contact with two to six languages and just as many regular speakers of each language.

2 Mar 2025

St. Jude scientists discover how retinoic acid selectively kills metastatic neuroblastoma cells

Neuroblastoma is a solid tumor that occurs in children. When high-risk, the disease has a poor prognosis. Decades ago, adding the drug retinoic acid to neuroblastoma treatment increased survival by 10-15%.

2 Mar 2025

Researchers uncover how brain tumors reprogram neutrophils to hinder cancer treatment

The lab of Filippo Veglia, Ph.D., at The Wistar Institute has discovered a previously unknown mechanism for how aggressive brain cancers reprogram immune system cells from fighting cancer to enabling further tumor growth.

2 Mar 2025

Race-neutral equation improves asthma diagnosis for Black children

Despite ongoing progress, structural racism and health disparities continue to shape healthcare practices in ways healthcare providers may not even realize.

28 Feb 2025

Secondhand and thirdhand smoke's effect on pets

If you're a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit affects your pet? According to Food and Drug Administration veterinarian Carmela Stamper, D.V. M., the news is not good.

28 Feb 2025

Advancing precision medicine for childhood cancer treatment

The first phase of the Stratified Medicine Paediatrics (SMPaeds1) programme is advancing precision medicine in the UK to help young cancer patients receive more targeted and less toxic treatments.

28 Feb 2025

Study demonstrates successful gene therapy for maple syrup urine disease

A study led by UMass Chan researchers demonstrated that a gene therapy to correct a mutation that causes maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) prevented newborn death, normalized growth, restored coordinated expression of the affected genes and stabilized biomarkers in a calf as well as in mice.

28 Feb 2025

Researchers discover key blood molecules impacting child development

McMaster University researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's growth and cognitive milestones.

28 Feb 2025

First-ever clinical trials evaluate fenofibrate as treatment for HPV-related cancers

A team from University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center is launching the nation's first-ever clinical trials evaluating the cholesterol drug fenofibrate (Triglide, Fibricor, Lipofen) as an investigational and potential treatment for patients with HPV+ cervical and HPV+ head and neck cancer (HNSCC).

28 Feb 2025

Widespread E. coli contamination found in Egyptian dairy

No one should have to fear food poisoning every time they eat or drink, but the reality, even in the 21st century, is that risks remain. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led Egypt-Japan research team found E. coli prevalent in over 25% of popular milk and dairy products in Egypt.

28 Feb 2025

Atlantia Clinical Trials: Investigating the interrelation of microbiology and immunology

Atlantia Clinical Trials investigates the role of microbiomes in immunity, focusing on gut and lung interactions to develop innovative health solutions.

From Atlantia Clinical Trials 28 Feb 2025

Elderly populations: Global trends in the healthy aging market

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From Atlantia Clinical Trials 28 Feb 2025

New discovery sheds light on energy crisis in children with TANGO2 deficiency

Researchers studying a protein linked to a rare, severe disease have made a discovery that sheds light on how cells meet their energy needs during a severe metabolic crisis.

28 Feb 2025

WHO Director-General issues revised recommendations on mpox emergency

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), following the third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on 25 February 2025, from 12:00 to 17:00 CET, concurs with its advice that the event continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern and, considering the advice of the Committee, he is hereby issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations.

27 Feb 2025

Do sugar substitutes really help? New research reveals their impact on metabolism and gut health

Low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) help reduce sugar intake, but their long-term effects on metabolism, gut health, and insulin response remain under investigation. Ongoing research explores their safety, effectiveness, and regulatory landscape.

27 Feb 2025

Vaping while pregnant isn't harmless—study uncovers risks to newborn lung health

Researchers found that e-cigarette exposure during pregnancy can disrupt fetal lung development, increase oxidative stress, and heighten the risk of respiratory diseases in newborns.

27 Feb 2025

Artificial sweeteners may reduce metformin’s effectiveness in weight and glucose control

Drinking artificially sweetened beverages may reduce metformin’s effectiveness in young patients with obesity and prediabetes, but a larger study is needed to confirm these findings.

27 Feb 2025

New gene therapy strategy could cure COPA Syndrome

Scientists compared five families and multiple generations to find a gene variant that prevents COPA Syndrome and opens the door to a new gene therapy for the condition.

27 Feb 2025

Study highlights increase in VZV-induced CNS infections and dementia risk

Researchers from Fujita Health University, Japan, observed a rise in adult central nervous system (CNS) infections, primarily aseptic meningitis caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), post-2019. The researchers highlighted the potential of zoster vaccination to reduce CNS infections.

27 Feb 2025