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Study finds fewer cases of MIS-C during omicron wave of the pandemic than delta

A new University at Buffalo study conducted at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital is one of the first to reveal that there were fewer cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) during the omicron wave of the pandemic than the delta wave.

19 Jan 2023

MedUni Vienna researchers identify specific immune response to Epstein-Barr virus

Medical science has not yet been able to explain why the Epstein-Barr virus triggers infectious mononucleosis (IM) in some people with initial infections and not in others.

19 Jan 2023

The efficacy of low-dose fluvoxamine compared with placebo for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 in the US

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of low-dosage fluvoxamine (50 mg two times a day) over 10 days in the management of mild and moderate-SARS-CoV-2 infections in the US.

18 Jan 2023

Could drinking tea help manage COVID-19?

Researchers summarized the content of active ingredients in different types of tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world. They also explored the possibility of using tea extracts for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention and treatment.

17 Jan 2023

Researchers explore immune responses to mpox infections

In new research, researchers demonstrated that individuals recovering from mpox virus (MPXV) infection have neutralizing antibodies that target MPXV antigens A35R and H3L.

17 Jan 2023

New test 'fishes' for multiple respiratory viruses using DNA as 'bait'

A new test that 'fishes' for multiple respiratory viruses at once using single strands of DNA as 'bait', and gives highly accurate results in under an hour, has been developed by Cambridge researchers.

16 Jan 2023

Should we be getting used to the idea of eating insects?

A recent Molecules journal study has reviewed the literature on edible insects as a source of bioactive compounds.

15 Jan 2023

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids ingested through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that influence inflammation. In a recent the journal Biomedicines study, scientists reviewed the existing literature and summarized their findings related to the role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy.

15 Jan 2023

Uncertainty increases when taking diagnostic tests “just to be on the safe side”

Paradoxical maybe, but it's what often happens in the health services: When you ask for an MRI to be on the safe side, your uncertainty increases, says Bjørn Hoffman, a professor at the Department of Health Sciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Gjøvik.

13 Jan 2023

Study evaluates the efficacy of complementary use of corticosteroid treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. The objective of this study was to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of the complementary use of corticosteroids in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

11 Jan 2023

The decision of where to seek care is complicated by the multitude of options

One evening in February 2017, Sarah Dudley's husband, Joseph, started to feel sick. He had a high fever, his head and body ached, and he seemed disoriented, she said. The Dudleys had a decision to make: go to the hospital emergency room or to an urgent care clinic near their home in Des Moines, Iowa.

11 Jan 2023

Group A streptococcal infections increased in England in 2022

In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated the latest increase in cases of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection among children in England below the age of 15 to understand the clinical presentations of iGAS as well as the incidence of co-infections with respiratory viruses.

9 Jan 2023

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Study finds fewer cases of MIS-C during omicron wave of the pandemic than delta

MedUni Vienna researchers identify specific immune response to Epstein-Barr virus

The efficacy of low-dose fluvoxamine compared with placebo for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 in the US

Could drinking tea help manage COVID-19?

Researchers explore immune responses to mpox infections

New test 'fishes' for multiple respiratory viruses using DNA as 'bait'

Should we be getting used to the idea of eating insects?

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Uncertainty increases when taking diagnostic tests “just to be on the safe side”

Study evaluates the efficacy of complementary use of corticosteroid treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

The decision of where to seek care is complicated by the multitude of options

Group A streptococcal infections increased in England in 2022

NIH awards eight research grants to advance diagnosis of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

What is the long-term cognitive impact of COVID-19, and what are its predictors?

Researchers reveal previously unknown properties of T cells

Are patients with a history of MIS-C at increased risk of adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccination?

Study demonstrates safety and efficacy of a three-dose whole-parasite vaccine against malaria

Researchers design educational course to inform practitioners on current ranges of ticks and disease risk

COVID-19 vaccine safe for children who have had MIS-C

Study suggests a single dose of JYNNEOS vaccine may lessen the severity of mpox illness

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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