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In our rapidly changing world, parasites and vectors thrive

Recently, researchers reviewed the incidence and management of emerging parasites and vectors associated with human and veterinary organisms.

20 Nov 2022

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

On November 17, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a pathbreaking new drug called Tzield. This injectable formulation contains a combination of two drugs that could push back the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults at stage 3 and children aged eight years or more at stage 2.

20 Nov 2022

Preparing for epidemics now and in the future

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted a virtual press conference on global health emergencies on November 16, 2022. Margaret Harris hosted the conference at WHO Headquarters in Geneva. In addition, a broad panel of technical experts was present online and offline for discussion.

20 Nov 2022

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

A recent study reviews various traditional Korean fermented foods for their various health benefits.

20 Nov 2022

IESC transplant could repair the intestinal barrier after stroke and improve outcomes

Stroke is a leading cause of death, dementia and serious long-term disability. According to the American Heart Association, stroke patients also have a greater risk of depression, which negatively affects functional and cognitive recovery.

20 Nov 2022

As STDS proliferate, companies rush to market at-home test kits. But are they reliable?

Among the more remarkable legacies of the covid-19 pandemic is how quickly federal regulators, the health care industry, and consumers moved to make at-home testing a reliable tool for managing a public health crisis.

20 Nov 2022

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr Javier Yugueros-Marcos, Head of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Veterinary Products Department at the World Organisation for Animal Health, about how the world can work together to promote the sustainable and responsible use of antimicrobials.

18 Nov 2022

How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2

An article published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition journal provides an overview of the role of gut microbiota in shaping the host immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Nov 2022

Time-restricted eating reduces body mass in young athletic men

Researchers analyzed the impact of four weeks of time restricted eating on markers of metabolic health, body compositon, and running aerobic capacity.

17 Nov 2022

What is the prevalence of contraindications to Paxlovid among hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

Researchers examined the prevalence of contraindications to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) in hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

17 Nov 2022

When is it best to use dose-sparing vaccination strategies for monkeypox to protect more people?

Researchers evaluated dose-sparing strategies for monkeypox (MPX) vaccination using mathematical modeling.

17 Nov 2022

Study uncovers new rules for lineage progression

The hypothalamus, one of the most complex brain regions in the mammalian nervous system, contains an astonishing heterogeneity of neurons that regulate endocrine, autonomic and behavioral functions. It not only regulates food consumption, water intake, body temperature, circadian rhythm and sleep to maintain the survival of individual organisms, but also controls puberty onset and reproductive behavior to sustain the breeding population.

17 Nov 2022

Study finds a lower compliance rate with recently released guidelines for COVID-19 care

Uptake of national guidelines for the treatment of children hospitalized with COVID-19 fell well below what would typically be expected, report researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and elsewhere in Pediatrics.

17 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk following two and three COVID-19 vaccine doses

A new study assesses anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels in breast milk obtained from lactating individuals following two or three COVID-19 vaccine doses.

16 Nov 2022

Jynneos vaccine for Monkeypox not linked to hospitalization, serious cardiac events

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated the incidence of cardiac AESIs (adverse events of special interest) among Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW) members who had received JYNNEOS vaccinations against the monkeypox (MPX) virus.

16 Nov 2022

Food News and Research

In our rapidly changing world, parasites and vectors thrive

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

Preparing for epidemics now and in the future

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

IESC transplant could repair the intestinal barrier after stroke and improve outcomes

As STDS proliferate, companies rush to market at-home test kits. But are they reliable?

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2

Time-restricted eating reduces body mass in young athletic men

What is the prevalence of contraindications to Paxlovid among hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

When is it best to use dose-sparing vaccination strategies for monkeypox to protect more people?

Study uncovers new rules for lineage progression

Study finds a lower compliance rate with recently released guidelines for COVID-19 care

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk following two and three COVID-19 vaccine doses

Jynneos vaccine for Monkeypox not linked to hospitalization, serious cardiac events

Mothers of younger or multiple children may engage in lower amounts of physical activity

Diet containing excess salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, study shows

Study describes risk factors for people with chronic pancreatitis to develop diabetes

Can a multicultural healthy diet reduce cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease risk?

Cambridge scientists use synthetic biology approach to destroy SARS-CoV-2 virus

Understanding cultivated meat and its global potential eBook

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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