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Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

The study reveals a significant presence of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's Black Belt region, linking well water consumption to increased pathogen detection and underscoring the need for improved sanitation infrastructure.

19 Nov 2023

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

A case report details a fatal neurologic disease in an immunocompromised toddler caused by pigeon avian paramyxovirus, underscoring the effectiveness of metagenomic testing in diagnosing complex infectious diseases.

19 Nov 2023

Experts shed light on how autism affects the diagnosis, treatment of epilepsy and vice versa

Compared with the general population, epilepsy is more common in people with autism-;and autism is more common in people with epilepsy. How can autism affect the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and vice versa? Joy Mazur spoke to Dr. Colin Reilly and Dr. Stéphane Auvin.

17 Nov 2023

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Researchers evaluated the long-term cardiovascular effects in children after treatment for MIS-C, a condition linked to COVID-19. They found that regardless of initial heart injury, most children displayed persistent cardiac abnormalities, underscoring the importance of ongoing cardiac monitoring post-recovery.

16 Nov 2023

Coffee and COVID: Study finds coffee inhibits SARS-CoV-2, offers new dietary defense strategy

Study discovers that coffee, especially its bioactive compounds like chlorogenic acids, can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 entry and reduce ACE2 and TMPRSS2 levels, indicating that coffee intake might be a potential dietary strategy for COVID-19 prevention.

16 Nov 2023

Exploring the dual role of nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in COVID-19 treatment and immunity

Review examines nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in treating COVID-19, revealing their impact on SARS-CoV-2-specific adaptive immunity and potential to mitigate severe infections, highlighting the need for balanced long-term immunity management.

16 Nov 2023

Emerging tick-borne viral threats in eastern europe and the black sea basin

Tick samples from countries in Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region.

16 Nov 2023

One in five patients on Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir experience virologic rebound, new observational study reveals

The frequency of viral rebound (VR) among acute coronavirus disease 2019 patients.

16 Nov 2023

Senolytics show promise in combating brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology

Study reveals that senolytics can reduce aging in human brain organoids and mitigate COVID-19 neuropathology, suggesting their potential as a therapeutic strategy against brain aging and coronavirus-related neurological complications.

15 Nov 2023

Longitudinal study elucidates mechanisms driving progression of neurodegenerative disorders

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 21, entitled, "Longitudinal characterization of behavioral, morphological and transcriptomic changes in a tauopathy mouse model."

15 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on specific variants responsible for rare and serious disorder

Many disorders are caused by genetic variants; to make matters worse, the genetic origin of most disorders remains unknown.

15 Nov 2023

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

The Journal of Clinical Medicine review explores cannabis as a self-management strategy for endometriosis pain, revealing its potential to reduce gut inflammation and improve gut permeability, thereby alleviating bloating and suppressing pain through interactions with the endocannabinoid system and gut microbiota.

14 Nov 2023

New approach to CAR T cell therapy may extend treatment effectiveness

CAR T cell therapy, a powerful type of immunotherapy, has begun to revolutionize cancer treatment. Pioneered at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), the therapy involves engineering a patient's T cells so they recognize and attack cancer cells.

14 Nov 2023

Alcohol consumption linked to accelerated biological aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 20, entitled, "Alcohol consumption and epigenetic age acceleration across human adulthood."

14 Nov 2023

New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests

Study predicts that a vaccine against group A Streptococcus (Strep A) could significantly reduce antibiotic prescriptions for sore throat, potentially leading to a 33% decrease in global antibiotic use for this condition.

14 Nov 2023

Drinking coffee regularly may help prevent irritable bowel syndrome

Study reveals that coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as determined by a systematic review and meta-analysis of global studies.

14 Nov 2023

High-dose CBD fails to relieve pain in knee osteoarthritis patients

Cannabidiol (CBD) is marketed by some suppliers as a painkiller, e.g. for osteoarthritis of the knee. Animal experiments have shown that the substance, which is extracted from the hemp plant, has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect in arthritis.

14 Nov 2023

Placental inflammation's role in adult depression and heart disease

An expression signature related to inflammation expressed in Hofbauer cells in the placenta, calculating polygenic risk scores to predict its expression.

14 Nov 2023

Study reveals coadministered COVID-19 and flu vaccines effective, especially in seniors

The study in JAMA Network Open evaluates the effectiveness of simultaneously administering the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 BA.4/5 COVID-19 vaccine and seasonal influenza vaccines versus separate administration. Results suggest similar or slightly increased COVID-19 outcomes and lower influenza-related outcomes with coadministration, particularly in those aged 65 and above.

13 Nov 2023

Hospital-acquired COVID-19 mortality drops in Omicron era post-vaccination, reveals Swedish study

In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 infections in Stockholm led to increased 30-day mortality in the pre-vaccination period but showed significantly lower mortality during the Omicron wave post-vaccination. The study underscores the importance of vaccination in reducing mortality risks from nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infections.

13 Nov 2023

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Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Experts shed light on how autism affects the diagnosis, treatment of epilepsy and vice versa

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Coffee and COVID: Study finds coffee inhibits SARS-CoV-2, offers new dietary defense strategy

Exploring the dual role of nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in COVID-19 treatment and immunity

Emerging tick-borne viral threats in eastern europe and the black sea basin

One in five patients on Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir experience virologic rebound, new observational study reveals

Senolytics show promise in combating brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology

Longitudinal study elucidates mechanisms driving progression of neurodegenerative disorders

Study sheds light on specific variants responsible for rare and serious disorder

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

New approach to CAR T cell therapy may extend treatment effectiveness

Alcohol consumption linked to accelerated biological aging

New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests

Drinking coffee regularly may help prevent irritable bowel syndrome

High-dose CBD fails to relieve pain in knee osteoarthritis patients

Placental inflammation's role in adult depression and heart disease

Study reveals coadministered COVID-19 and flu vaccines effective, especially in seniors

Hospital-acquired COVID-19 mortality drops in Omicron era post-vaccination, reveals Swedish study

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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