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The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Marcin Pacek, senior director of medical and scientific affairs in Europe for Nova Biomedical, about the importance of ketones in a medical and clinical setting.

From Nova Biomedical 8 Mar 2023

Study finds community-onset bacterial coinfection in children with critical COVID-19 is infrequent but empiric antibiotics are commonly prescribed

Researchers evaluated the use of empiric antibiotics to determine the prevalence rates of community-acquired bacterial coinfections among hospitalized pediatric critical COVID-19 patients.

8 Mar 2023

Estimation of incubation period and serial interval of mpox virus infections in the United States

In a recent study, researchers determined the mean incubation period and the serial interval estimates of the mpox virus.

7 Mar 2023

Effectiveness of monovalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccination vs. two-dose primary series during Omicron variant circulation

Researchers estimated the immune protection conferred by monovalent-type COVID-19 mRNA booster doses vs. two-dose prime vaccination series during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant predominance in community settings.

7 Mar 2023

Study summarizes two cases of Cronobacter illness in infants linked to powdered infant formula and breast pump equipment

The findings indicate that C. sakazakii bacteria are common in the environment, and protocols for safe and hygienic food preparation for infants are essential.

6 Mar 2023

Adults and children mostly have only one of the classical 'triad' of meningitis symptoms, research shows

Prompt recognition of symptoms and treatment is vital for good outcomes in cases of meningitis.

3 Mar 2023

Does the incidence of reported myocarditis or pericarditis after BNT162b2 vaccination vary by age, sex, and inter-dose interval among adolescents aged 12 to 17?

Researchers conducted a population-based cohort study among 12 to 17-year-old adolescents in Ontario, Canada, to estimate the incidence of myocarditis or pericarditis after BNT162b2 vaccination.

3 Mar 2023

Study results provide strong evidence for association of genetic markers to long COVID mappable to fatigue

Researchers analyzed polygenic risk scores in whole genome sequences obtained from blood samples of long COVID patients to determine genomic predictors of long COVID.

2 Mar 2023

California’s massive Medicaid program works for some, but fails many others

Newborns. Former inmates. College students. Expectant moms. People with disabilities. Foster kids. Homeless people. Single dads.

2 Mar 2023

Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

A review article published in the journal Nutrients describes the effects and benefits of pre-, pro-, syn-, and postbiotics-containing infant formulas in terms of modulating gut microbiota, immune response, and allergy susceptibility of newborns and infants.

1 Mar 2023

Surprise-billing law loophole: When ‘out of network’ doesn’t quite mean out of network

It was the first day of her family’s vacation in the San Juan Islands last June when Danielle Laskey, who was 26 weeks pregnant, thought she was leaking amniotic fluid.

28 Feb 2023

Study shows COVID-19 rates were likely forty-times higher than CDC estimates during BA.4/BA.5 dominant period in the U.S.

Researchers evaluate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections and the incidence of long COVID during BA.4/BA.5 dominant period.

27 Feb 2023

Rebounding of COVID-19 symptoms and viral load are common among untreated COVID-19 patients

Researchers characterize COVID-19 symptom and viral load rebounds among untreated individuals with mild-to-moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2023

Exploring Mpox severity among advanced HIV patients

Researchers assessed the incidence of mpox in individuals with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

24 Feb 2023

Does COVID-19 accelerate the worsening of clinical disabilities in multiple sclerosis patients?

The researchers investigated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the progression of clinical disability in multiple sclerosis patients.

24 Feb 2023

A growing burden of alcoholic hepatitis

A recent study published in the journal Medical Clinics of North America discussed the diagnosis, treatment, and pathophysiology of alcoholic hepatitis (AH).

21 Feb 2023

Mapping specialized receptors on mosquito nerve cells reveals why the insects are more attracted to some humans

In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve cells that are able to fine-tune their ability to detect particularly "welcoming" odors in human skin.

21 Feb 2023

Some parents may not be properly responding to elevated temperatures in children, poll suggests

For many children, winter season comes with regular exposure to circulating viruses at school or daycare. And a warm forehead is often one of the first clear signs a child has caught a bug.

20 Feb 2023

The effectiveness of respiratory interventions and case isolation measures in reducing or preventing the transmission of mpox in humans

Researchers conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of case isolation and respiratory interventions in limiting the transmission of mpox in humans.