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A novel multi-epitope vaccine targeting extracellular proteins of Chlamydia pneumoniae

Researchers designed and evaluated a multi-epitope vaccine targeting the main outer membrane protein of Chlamydia pneumoniae using immunoinformatics.

14 Sep 2023

Utilizing deep learning to enhance the accuracy of mortality forecasts in emergency rooms

Researchers enhanced the accuracy of mortality predictions in emergency departments by employing advanced data-synthesis techniques and machine-learning models.

14 Sep 2023

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

Today, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released the 13th edition of its annual Cancer Progress Report, which chronicles how basic, translational, and clinical cancer research and cancer-related population sciences-;primarily supported by federal investments in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-;remain vitally important to improving health and saving lives.

13 Sep 2023

Tailored online interventions to promote seasonal influenza vaccination

The efficacy of tailored online interventions in improving seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) uptake among older adults.

13 Sep 2023

Comparing HIV PrEP medications: Study explores hypertension risk in adults on TAF vs. TDF

The risk of hypertension and statin initiation in adults starting Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pre-exposure prophylaxis.

13 Sep 2023

Kuano closes £1.8M seed funding round to validate quantum simulation platform for drug discovery

Kuano, a drug discovery company combining quantum mechanics with AI to design the next generation of medicines, today announced the close of its £1.8M seed funding round, led by Mercia Ventures, and including ACF Investors, Ascension Ventures, o2h Ventures, Meltwind Advisory LLP, and other Angel investors.

From Kuano Ltd. 13 Sep 2023

Idrevadiloride in hypertonic saline improves lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, trial shows

Primary ciliary dyskenisia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease that causes the tiny hair-like filtration structures in the respiratory tract to stop working.

12 Sep 2023

Arf1 inhibition induces tumor regression by promoting T cell infiltration

In recent years, cancer immunotherapies, represented by immune checkpoint blockade (ICB), have been highly successful and have become an important basis for the future treatment of cancers.

12 Sep 2023

Stem cells can be used to repair damaged lung tissue in COPD patients

For the first time, researchers have shown it is possible to repair damaged lung tissue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using the patients' own lung cells.

12 Sep 2023

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Researchers investigated the use of herring row oil to treat psoriasis, a non-communicable skin disease.

12 Sep 2023

Is the coadministration of a COVID-19 vaccine with a seasonal influenza vaccine safe and efficacious?

Researchers investigated the comparative efficacy and safety of the simultaneous COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination regimen compared to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination alone among healthcare workers who had received one or two COVID-19 booster doses.

12 Sep 2023

The safety and efficacy of the nano-based COVID-19 vaccine

A recent study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the GBP510 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

12 Sep 2023

CDC recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in adults

Updated recommendations from the CDC on the use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults in the United States.

12 Sep 2023

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories, improve memory in depressed individuals

New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improving overall memory function.

11 Sep 2023

Study reveals a new potential treatment approach for glioblastoma

The discovery of a previously unknown molecular target has inspired what may become a therapeutic breakthrough for people with glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain cancer.

11 Sep 2023

Low-molecular weight human interleukin-1β antagonist discovered

Researchers described the detection of a human interleukin-1β antagonist with low molecular weight that disrupts interactions with the interleukin-1 receptor type I receptor.

11 Sep 2023

Durvalumab shows tolerable surgical safety profile in patients with resectable NSCLC

Adding perioperative durvalumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy did not adversely impact surgery in patients with resectable NSCLC and was associated with a tolerable surgical safety profile, according to research presented today from the phase 3 AEGEAN trial at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

The potential of dark tea in cancer prevention and management.

11 Sep 2023

CDC advises healthcare providers on new tools to combat RSV

The CDC predicts increased activity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for the upcoming winter season, urging clinicians to implement new prevention tools like nirsevimab and FDA-approved vaccines for vulnerable populations. The advisory comes as RSV activity shows a changing pattern, affecting infants, children, and adults, and causing thousands of hospitalizations annually.

10 Sep 2023

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

The study reveals high levels of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in ready-to-eat foods across 25 provinces in China, posing a serious public health risk. The findings emphasize the need for stronger food safety measures, as the MRSA strains identified were resistant to multiple antibiotics and exhibited various virulence factors.

10 Sep 2023

Efficacy News and Research

A novel multi-epitope vaccine targeting extracellular proteins of Chlamydia pneumoniae

Utilizing deep learning to enhance the accuracy of mortality forecasts in emergency rooms

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

Tailored online interventions to promote seasonal influenza vaccination

Comparing HIV PrEP medications: Study explores hypertension risk in adults on TAF vs. TDF

Kuano closes £1.8M seed funding round to validate quantum simulation platform for drug discovery

Idrevadiloride in hypertonic saline improves lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, trial shows

Arf1 inhibition induces tumor regression by promoting T cell infiltration

Stem cells can be used to repair damaged lung tissue in COPD patients

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Is the coadministration of a COVID-19 vaccine with a seasonal influenza vaccine safe and efficacious?

The safety and efficacy of the nano-based COVID-19 vaccine

CDC recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in adults

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories, improve memory in depressed individuals

Study reveals a new potential treatment approach for glioblastoma

Low-molecular weight human interleukin-1β antagonist discovered

Durvalumab shows tolerable surgical safety profile in patients with resectable NSCLC

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

CDC advises healthcare providers on new tools to combat RSV

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

Compound Management and its Crucial Role in Early Pharmaceutical Research

Natural products: the next frontier in drug discovery

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