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Has the COVID-19 pandemic widened the mental health gap in the UK?

The study explores the varying mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK's adult population, revealing increased inequalities and distress. Utilizing both surveys and focus group discussions, the research emphasizes the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy responses to address deteriorating mental health and growing disparities.

24 Sep 2023

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Researchers evaluate the effect of social disadvantages and psychological stressors on the gut microbiome of mothers and their infants.

24 Sep 2023

Cellular crosstalk between mother and offspring is more complex than expected

Scientists have known for decades that pregnancy requires a mother's body to adjust so that her immune system does not attack the growing fetus as if it were a hostile foreign invader.

22 Sep 2023

Peptide vaccine targets H3K27M mutation in midline gliomas, shows promise in early trials

Tumor vaccines can help the body fight cancer. These vaccines alert the patient's immune system to proteins that are carrying cancer-typical alterations.

22 Sep 2023

Social relationships buffer the effects of negative childhood experiences on frailty

Frailty is a serious concern in later-life adults due to its association with additional health risks including disability, falls, hospitalization and mortality.

22 Sep 2023

UCSF Health named as Vizient Top Performer for high-quality patient care

Vizient Inc. has named UCSF Health as a Top Performer for its high-quality patient care in the 2023 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking.

22 Sep 2023

Clinical study launched to test the benefits of immune modulation for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A clinical trial has launched to test whether early intensive immune modulation for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with relatively mild illness is beneficial.

22 Sep 2023

Ginger supplements can play key role in controlling inflammation for people with autoimmune diseases

New research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases.

22 Sep 2023

When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes

I vividly remember that late Friday afternoon when my eye pressure spiked and I staggered on foot to my ophthalmologist's office as the rapidly thickening fog in my field of vision shrouded passing cars and traffic lights.

22 Sep 2023

Can COVID-19 vaccines turn the tide on long-haul symptoms?

The study finds that COVID-19 vaccination can significantly reduce symptoms and improve well-being in patients suffering from post-COVID-19 conditions (PCC). Vaccination also lowered systemic markers of inflammation but did not entirely eliminate persistent SARS-CoV-2 antigens, which may continue to contribute to inflammation.

22 Sep 2023

Pitt launches trial to test interventions for life-threatening bleeding in injured children

The No. 1 cause of death in children is trauma. There are an estimated 2,000 pediatric deaths from traumatic bleeding in the U.S. each year that are preventable with optimal care, yet there have been no large-scale clinical trials to guide the best way to resuscitate children with life-threatening bleeding from traumatic injury.

21 Sep 2023

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Children exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food packaging, are more likely to mature later during puberty, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.

21 Sep 2023

Children News and Research

Has the COVID-19 pandemic widened the mental health gap in the UK?

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Cellular crosstalk between mother and offspring is more complex than expected

Peptide vaccine targets H3K27M mutation in midline gliomas, shows promise in early trials

Social relationships buffer the effects of negative childhood experiences on frailty

UCSF Health named as Vizient Top Performer for high-quality patient care

Clinical study launched to test the benefits of immune modulation for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Ginger supplements can play key role in controlling inflammation for people with autoimmune diseases

When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes

Can COVID-19 vaccines turn the tide on long-haul symptoms?

Pitt launches trial to test interventions for life-threatening bleeding in injured children

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes

Skipping genetic counseling does not increase distress for ovarian or breast cancer screening

Major cardiovascular organizations join forces to establish independent board

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

New UK funding will help tackle the world's most pressing health challenges

Study finds links between individual temperament, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

Doctors with long COVID deserve more support from the government and NHS

Digital vision training may not be an effective treatment for amblyopia in children

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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