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Resilient biomedical scientists experienced setbacks during the pandemic

When COVID-19 presented the world with the greatest health challenge in modern history, it was biomedical scientists who stepped up to develop diagnostic testing and vaccines to slow the spread of the disease.

11 Aug 2023

Research focuses on Long Covid patient's legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing

An unusual case of a Long Covid patient's legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing highlights the need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the condition, according to new research published in the Lancet.

11 Aug 2023

Scientists leverage machine learning and AI to guide vaccine development

From tackling homework challenges to drafting emails, people are discovering a vast array of applications for natural language processing tools like generative artificial intelligence (AI) engines.

11 Aug 2023

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy benefits mother and baby, study finds

Receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants, according to findings recently published in Vaccine.

11 Aug 2023

Discontinuation of pandemic-related food assistance benefits led to substantial increase in food insufficiency in the U.S.

The recent discontinuation of pandemic-related food assistance benefits, known as the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, led to a substantial increase in food insufficiency in the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

11 Aug 2023

New gene therapy shows promise for treating fusion-driven cancers

A new study presents a promising treatment method for so-called fusion-driven cancers, which are currently often difficult to cure. These fusion-driven cancers are caused by an error in cell division that creates a fusion of different genes.

11 Aug 2023

Genetically diverse mice reveal key differences in innate immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory have created a panel of genetically diverse mice that accurately model the highly variable human response to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

11 Aug 2023

A blood test that screens for cancer: Does it do more harm than good?

By summer 2021, Gilbert Milam Jr. was living a good life. A nationally renowned rapper who performs under the name Berner, Milam was also enjoying the global expansion of Cookies, a brand of cannabis products and clothing that he co-founded and was running as CEO.

11 Aug 2023

COVID-19 lockdown may have led to waning immunity to gastrointestinal viruses

Following the first stay-at-home orders issued in the U.S. to curb the spread of COVID-19, gastrointestinal viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus and adenovirus all but disappeared from California communities, and remained at very low levels for nearly 2 years.

11 Aug 2023

Study analyzes the risk of death after hospital discharge with COVID-19 among older adults

As of June 2023, more than 1.1 million Americans have died of COVID-19. Adults older than 65 - who make up just 16 percent of the population - account for more than 75 percent of U.S. COVID-19 deaths and were hospitalized at three times the rate of younger people, highlighting the heightened vulnerability of this population.

11 Aug 2023

A third dose boosted cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, finds study

Transplant recipients must take life-long immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection, but these drugs can compromise the effectiveness of vaccines.

11 Aug 2023

New study expands knowledge of post-COVID-19 conditions

Long COVID can persist for at least a year after the acute illness has passed, or appear months later, according to the most comprehensive look yet at how symptoms play out over a year.

10 Aug 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': On abortion rights, Ohio is the new Kansas

Ohio voters — in a rare August election — turned out in unexpectedly high numbers to defeat a ballot measure that would have made it harder to pass an abortion-rights constitutional amendment on the ballot in November.

10 Aug 2023

Tiny particles made from red blood cells may treat atherosclerosis and other diseases

Atherosclerosis is a disease in which fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up inside artery walls. This can lead to plaque formation, which can block arteries and cause heart attacks and strokes.

10 Aug 2023

Inflammatory profiles in vaccinated vs. unvaccinated individuals following SARS-CoV-2 infection

A group of researchers determined the impact of vaccination on inflammation levels in individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2.

10 Aug 2023

Adenovirus infection linked to rare blood clotting disorder

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are specialized cellular fragments that form blood clots when we get scrapes and traumatic injuries. Viral infections, autoimmune disease, and other conditions can cause platelet levels to drop throughout the body, termed thrombocytopenia.

10 Aug 2023

covid 19 News and Research

Resilient biomedical scientists experienced setbacks during the pandemic

Research focuses on Long Covid patient's legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing

Scientists leverage machine learning and AI to guide vaccine development

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy benefits mother and baby, study finds

Discontinuation of pandemic-related food assistance benefits led to substantial increase in food insufficiency in the U.S.

New gene therapy shows promise for treating fusion-driven cancers

Genetically diverse mice reveal key differences in innate immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

A blood test that screens for cancer: Does it do more harm than good?

COVID-19 lockdown may have led to waning immunity to gastrointestinal viruses

Study analyzes the risk of death after hospital discharge with COVID-19 among older adults

A third dose boosted cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, finds study

New study expands knowledge of post-COVID-19 conditions

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': On abortion rights, Ohio is the new Kansas

Tiny particles made from red blood cells may treat atherosclerosis and other diseases

Inflammatory profiles in vaccinated vs. unvaccinated individuals following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Adenovirus infection linked to rare blood clotting disorder

Novel technology can diagnose immunothrombosis by measuring thrombin activity through breath gas

Newly identified helicase might hold the key to a novel family of anti-COVID-19 drugs

Study explores changes in cardiovascular disease hospitalization trends during the COVID-19 pandemic

The menopausal symptoms and food consumption in post-menopausal women before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

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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