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Trial evaluates monoclonal antibodies for long COVID prevention

The first randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the impact of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies on the risk of developing long COVID was led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

17 Oct 2024

Medical and behavioral interventions can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

In a study of commonly used treatments for people with multiple sclerosis, both medical and behavioral interventions, and a combination of the two, resulted in meaningful improvements in fatigue, a University of Michigan-led study finds.

17 Oct 2024

New genetic variant may predict severe ulcerative colitis in patients

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and debilitating fatigue define the daily lives of millions of people worldwide who suffer from chronic bowel disease.

17 Oct 2024

Tissue chips help translate respiratory disease research into clinical applications

Scientists are developing advanced tools to understand and treat neurological symptoms such as brain fog associated with respiratory diseases like influenza.

17 Oct 2024

Electronic nudges improve flu vaccination rates in non-diabetic patients but fail to increase uptake in diabetics

Electronic nudges had a small impact on flu vaccine uptake in patients without diabetes but showed no significant effect among diabetic patients, suggesting the need for tailored strategies for this group.

16 Oct 2024

New registry offers insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease

For the first time, adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD) now have valuable insights into their long-term quality of life through data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI).

16 Oct 2024

Study provides detailed analysis of mRNA vaccine circulation and breakdown

A study led by researchers from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute has provided the first detailed analysis of how mRNA vaccines circulate and break down in the human bloodstream.

16 Oct 2024

Genetic risk factors for long-COVID uncovered in a large multi-ethnic study

Researchers identified genetic loci and phenotypes linked to long-COVID in the largest multi-ethnic GWAS, revealing increased risk factors for chronic conditions like fatigue, depression, and fibromyalgia.

16 Oct 2024

Innovative system tracks physical fatigue among workers in manufacturing settings

A system of wearable sensors and machine learning can continuously monitor factory workers for signs of physical fatigue.

15 Oct 2024

Promising new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes

Groundbreaking research presented today at UEG Week 2024 reveals a promising new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes (T2D) that could significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin therapy.

14 Oct 2024

Researchers draw parallels between soil and human health to promote sustainable land management

Research redefines soil health by comparing it to human health and identifying key indicators for diagnosing and treating degraded soils. It urges policymakers to adopt sustainable practices to reverse soil degradation and secure future ecosystem services.

13 Oct 2024

Early signs of inflammatory bowel disease detected in newborns

Across the Western world, the prevalence of these chronic and serious conditions, which have no cure, is rising. In Denmark alone, 50,000 people suffer from either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, which represents a doubling in cases over the past 20 years.

12 Oct 2024

Protein discovery offers insights into bone health and potential treatments for osteoporosis

Scientists have identified a protein that blocks the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by stopping them from maturing during the journey to sites of bone formation, a new study has found.

12 Oct 2024

Mount Sinai launches new center for complex chronic illnesses

Mount Sinai's Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance has announced the grand opening of the Cohen Center for Recovery From Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE), providing clinical care for patients with conditions such as long Lyme disease/Lyme+, long COVID, and other infection-associated complex chronic illnesses such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

10 Oct 2024

New study reveals long-term brainstem damage in COVID-19 survivors using advanced MRI scans

A study using 7T QSM identifies microstructural changes in the brainstem of COVID-19 survivors, suggesting links to long-term neuroinflammatory responses.

10 Oct 2024

Study reveals why paternal mitochondria must be removed during early development

It's one of the basic tenets of biology: We get our DNA from our mom and our dad.

9 Oct 2024

New study links persistent SARS-CoV-2 proteins to long COVID symptoms

Brigham researchers found people with wide-ranging long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in their blood, compared to those without long COVID symptoms.

9 Oct 2024

Can nori be a reliable vitamin B12 source for vegetarians?

A study shows that 5 g of nori per day improves vitamin B12 status in vegetarians, suggesting nori as an effective dietary source of this essential nutrient.

8 Oct 2024

Brainstem inflammation may explain long Covid symptoms

Damage to the brainstem – the brain's 'control center' – is behind long-lasting physical and psychiatric effects of severe Covid-19 infection, a study suggests.

8 Oct 2024

Common breast cancer therapies may speed up aging, study shows

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that common breast cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, may accelerate the biological aging process in breast cancer survivors.

8 Oct 2024

Fatigue News and Research

Trial evaluates monoclonal antibodies for long COVID prevention

Medical and behavioral interventions can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

New genetic variant may predict severe ulcerative colitis in patients

Tissue chips help translate respiratory disease research into clinical applications

Electronic nudges improve flu vaccination rates in non-diabetic patients but fail to increase uptake in diabetics

New registry offers insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease

Study provides detailed analysis of mRNA vaccine circulation and breakdown

Genetic risk factors for long-COVID uncovered in a large multi-ethnic study

Innovative system tracks physical fatigue among workers in manufacturing settings

Promising new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes

Researchers draw parallels between soil and human health to promote sustainable land management

Early signs of inflammatory bowel disease detected in newborns

Protein discovery offers insights into bone health and potential treatments for osteoporosis

Mount Sinai launches new center for complex chronic illnesses

New study reveals long-term brainstem damage in COVID-19 survivors using advanced MRI scans

Study reveals why paternal mitochondria must be removed during early development

New study links persistent SARS-CoV-2 proteins to long COVID symptoms

Can nori be a reliable vitamin B12 source for vegetarians?

Brainstem inflammation may explain long Covid symptoms

Common breast cancer therapies may speed up aging, study shows

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