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Immunopeptidome characters of human CoV-OC43-infected cells

Researchers explored T-cell epitopes derived from human seasonal coronavirus OC43.

5 Dec 2022

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

Women are told to improve their lifestyle to prevent heart disease while men are advised to take statins.

5 Dec 2022

Does irritable bowel syndrome result from gravity?

New research discussed the hypothesis that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may result from gravity.

5 Dec 2022

Discovery offers an avenue for development of novel therapies for Chagas disease

Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, affects some 8 million people worldwide. More than a third develop severe heart or digestive problems with a heightened risk of death.

5 Dec 2022

Home air purifiers can improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

A six-month study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that the use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

5 Dec 2022

Trial aims to make it easier, convenient for patients to perform health checks and reduce pressure on GPs

A landmark trial aiming to make it easier and more convenient for patients to carry out important health checks and reduce pressure on GPs has been launched in Cornwall.

5 Dec 2022

Natural material derived from seaweed can help improve outcomes after heart bypass surgery

Researchers are using a natural material derived from seaweed to promote vascular cell growth, prevent blood clots and improve the performance of synthetic vascular grafts used in heart bypass surgery.

5 Dec 2022

Comparison of blood plasma protein expression in mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 identifies novel disease severity biomarkers

Researchers evaluated blood plasma proteins to identify new targets for COVID-19 treatment approaches and prevent complications associated with severe illness.

5 Dec 2022

Assisted living facilities pressed to address growing needs of older, sicker residents

Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older adults and should focus more on residents' medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel of experts.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers develop a polyvalent lipid nanoparticle mRNA vaccine against Monkeypox virus

Researchers developed an mRNA technology-based vaccine candidate against the monkeypox virus and evaluated its immunogenicity in animal models.

5 Dec 2022

Trial shows acoziborole drug clears body of African sleeping sickness parasites

Researchers evaluate the efficacy and safety of an oral antimicrobial drug acoziborole in patients with human African trypanosomiasis.

4 Dec 2022

Hepatitis B virus haplotype number is a predictive marker of functional cure during antiviral therapies

Patients with a lower hepatitis B virus haplotype number are more likely to achieve a functional cure with chronic hepatitis B treatment.

4 Dec 2022

Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition labeling in the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related NCDs

The adoption of best practice front-of-pack nutrition labeling in more countries of the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers in the region, a recent study led by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Pan American Health Organization suggests.

2 Dec 2022

Klick scientists use machine learning and 12 hours of CGM data to predict diabetes onset

Scientists at Klick Applied Sciences have discovered a way to transform a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) into a powerful diabetes screening and prevention tool using artificial intelligence.

2 Dec 2022

Pumpkin byproducts exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobial activity

Researchers characterized the bioactive agents in the food industry byproducts of pumpkins.

2 Dec 2022

New tool may help better predict resistance to immunoglobulin therapy among children with Kawasaki disease

predict resistance to immunoglobulin therapy among children with Kawasaki disease in the United States.

2 Dec 2022

Sharp increase in B cell population can prevent intestinal healing

B cells are critical to the proper functioning of the immune system. However, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that they can sometimes do more harm than good, as their numbers greatly increase after bowel damage, preventing the tissue from healing.

2 Dec 2022

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Immunopeptidome characters of human CoV-OC43-infected cells

Women and men receive different advice on cardiovascular disease prevention

Does irritable bowel syndrome result from gravity?

Discovery offers an avenue for development of novel therapies for Chagas disease

Home air purifiers can improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

Trial aims to make it easier, convenient for patients to perform health checks and reduce pressure on GPs

Natural material derived from seaweed can help improve outcomes after heart bypass surgery

Comparison of blood plasma protein expression in mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 identifies novel disease severity biomarkers

Assisted living facilities pressed to address growing needs of older, sicker residents

Researchers develop a polyvalent lipid nanoparticle mRNA vaccine against Monkeypox virus

Trial shows acoziborole drug clears body of African sleeping sickness parasites

Hepatitis B virus haplotype number is a predictive marker of functional cure during antiviral therapies

Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition labeling in the Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related NCDs

Klick scientists use machine learning and 12 hours of CGM data to predict diabetes onset

Pumpkin byproducts exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobial activity

New tool may help better predict resistance to immunoglobulin therapy among children with Kawasaki disease

Sharp increase in B cell population can prevent intestinal healing

Novel biosensor enhances performance of home-based continuous glucose monitoring

Women with postpartum mood disorders may be suffering from irregular immune system responses

Multiomics analysis of kidney metabolism reveals a gatekeeper for viral infections

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