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Study sheds light on immune processes involved in long COVID

Researchers in the United States have provided important insights into the immune processes that may be associated with post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection – also referred to as long COVID (coronavirus disease 2019).

12 Jul 2021

Study could guide future treatment of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

Children and adolescents with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) who are treated initially with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) and glucocorticoids have reduced risk for serious short-term outcomes, including cardiovascular dysfunction, than those who receive an initial treatment of IVIG alone, a new study finds.

12 Jul 2021

Urban environment with high levels of air pollution associated with childhood obesity risk

Children living in urban areas with high levels of air pollution, noise and traffic may be at higher risk of childhood obesity, according to a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)--a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation--and the University Institute for Primary Care Research Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol). The study was funded by the La Marató de TV3 Foundation.

12 Jul 2021

Study: Diet rich in fermented foods boosts microbial diversity, decreases inflammation

A diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes and decreases molecular signs of inflammation, according to researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine.

12 Jul 2021

Mice study identifies pathways that link high-fat diet to atherosclerosis

It's long been known that a high-fat diet can lead to clogged arteries, but we have only recently begun to learn in detail how the process works. A new study in experimental mice could go a long way to finding treatments to keep arteries open and flowing.

9 Jul 2021

Three new guidelines released for treatment and management of systemic vasculitis

The American College of Rheumatology, in partnership with the Vasculitis Foundation (VF), released three new guidelines for the treatment and management of systemic vasculitis.

9 Jul 2021

Scientists unravel mechanisms involved in epithelial integrity

To enable tissue renewal, human tissues constantly eliminate millions of cells, without jeopardizing tissue integrity, form and connectivity.

9 Jul 2021

Open talk about negative features of COVID-19 vaccines increases trust

Concerns have been raised about the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines regarding very rare but potentially fatal side effects related to low blood platelet counts and blood clots. Recently, reports also emerged that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may cause a rare yet serious side effect: heart inflammation.

9 Jul 2021

Physical fitness at a young age linked to protection against severe COVID-19

Of the Swedish men in their late teens who performed well in the physical fitness tests for military conscription, a relatively high proportion were able to avoid hospital care when they became infected with COVID-19 during the pandemic up to 50 years later.

8 Jul 2021

Insight into the impact of physical activity on sleep

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis about the health problems linked to poor sleep.

8 Jul 2021

Using AI to find new pharmaceutical applications for natural products

Artificial intelligence (AI) is able to recognize the biological activity of natural products in a targeted manner, as researchers at ETH Zurich have demonstrated.

7 Jul 2021

Experts offer guidance on diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis in children

Myocarditis in children is a rare yet challenging condition to treat. Diagnosis and treatment includes multiple options, and many cases of myocarditis resolve on their own, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, "Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis in Children," published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship journal.

7 Jul 2021

Study unravels the link between chromosomal instability and cellular senescence

Chromosomal instability is a feature of solid tumours such as carcinoma. Likewise, cellular senescence is a process that is highly related to cellular ageing and its link to cancer is becoming increasingly clear. Scientists led by ICREA researcher Dr. Marco Milán at IRB Barcelona have revealed the link between chromosomal instability and cellular senescence.

7 Jul 2021

Fecal transplant and fiber supplementation can benefit patients with obesity-related metabolic syndrome

A transplant of healthy gut microbes followed by fiber supplements benefits patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to University of Alberta clinical trial findings published today in Nature Medicine.

6 Jul 2021

A new method for generating metabolic profiles of single cells

Scientists from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the German Cancer Research Center have presented a new method for generating metabolic profiles of individual cells.

6 Jul 2021

Angiotensin II type 1 receptor-targeting autoantibodies may increase COVID-19 severity

A team of US-based scientists recently demonstrated that pro-thrombotic autoantibodies that target angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) may be associated with endothelial complications observed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

6 Jul 2021

Anti-rheumatic drug combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes

New research evaluating the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients suggests two combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes.

6 Jul 2021

Serum testosterone status recovery an accurate predictor of survival in male COVID-19 patients

In a study available on the medRxiv* the preprint server, researchers from Spain showed that testosterone trajectories are very accurate individual predictors of survival in male patients with COVID-19. To better understand the relationship between testosterone levels and disease severity, they studied a group of male and female COVID-19 patients assessing their serum and blood biomarkers in association with outcome of disease.

6 Jul 2021

New treatment targeting senescent cells boosts functional recovery from spinal cord injury

Senescent cells prevent tissue recovery following spinal cord injury, and a new drug targeting these cells could therefore improve functional recovery capacity.

6 Jul 2021

Antibiotic clofoctol shows potential against SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study, a group of French researchers aimed to reduce the regulatory preclinical development steps that potential candidates are normally subjected to.

5 Jul 2021

Inflammation News and Research

Study sheds light on immune processes involved in long COVID

Study could guide future treatment of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

Urban environment with high levels of air pollution associated with childhood obesity risk

Study: Diet rich in fermented foods boosts microbial diversity, decreases inflammation

Mice study identifies pathways that link high-fat diet to atherosclerosis

Three new guidelines released for treatment and management of systemic vasculitis

Scientists unravel mechanisms involved in epithelial integrity

Open talk about negative features of COVID-19 vaccines increases trust

Physical fitness at a young age linked to protection against severe COVID-19

Insight into the impact of physical activity on sleep

Using AI to find new pharmaceutical applications for natural products

Experts offer guidance on diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis in children

Study unravels the link between chromosomal instability and cellular senescence

Fecal transplant and fiber supplementation can benefit patients with obesity-related metabolic syndrome

A new method for generating metabolic profiles of single cells

Angiotensin II type 1 receptor-targeting autoantibodies may increase COVID-19 severity

Anti-rheumatic drug combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes

Serum testosterone status recovery an accurate predictor of survival in male COVID-19 patients

New treatment targeting senescent cells boosts functional recovery from spinal cord injury

Antibiotic clofoctol shows potential against SARS-CoV-2

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