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mRNA vaccines train T cells in waves, study shows

mRNA vaccines developed against the spike glycoprotein of severe acute respiratory syndrome type 2 coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), displayed remarkable efficiency in combating coronavirus 19 (COVID-19).

9 Mar 2024

Researchers forge new path to combat viruses and cancers with helicase inhibitors

Helicases are enzymes that unwind DNA and RNA. They're central to cellular life, implicated in a number of cancers and infections-;and, alas, extraordinarily difficult to target with drugs.

9 Mar 2024

Metabolic syndrome increases mortality risk in women with high-risk HPV

Using large-scale U.S. data following patients for more than a decade, York University Faculty of Health researchers found that women with both metabolic syndrome and high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) are at a 2.6 times higher risk for mortality than women without either condition, suggesting a need to look at chronic disease comorbidity when it comes to HPV-related cancers.

9 Mar 2024

High neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio linked to poor prognosis in ACS patients with sleep apnea

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at investigating the effects of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) on the long-term prognosis of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

8 Mar 2024

Pregnant women with autoimmune conditions at a greater risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, study suggests

Researchers analyzed systematic reviews conducted on the association between autoimmune diseases and pregnancy outcomes.

8 Mar 2024

Is there a higher risk of depression among specific populations of patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

Researchers assessed the risk of depression following the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

8 Mar 2024

Childhood 'lazy eye' linked to increased health risks in adulthood

Adults who had amblyopia ('lazy eye') in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well as an increased risk of heart attack, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

7 Mar 2024

Man takes 217 COVID vaccines with no ill effects, shows immune boost

A case report of a 62-year-old man receiving 217 SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations over 29 months reveals no adverse effects, increased T-cells, and spike-specific antibodies, providing unique insights into the effects of hyper-vaccination on immune responses.

7 Mar 2024

Understanding long COVID: A call for better diagnosis and treatment

A recent review in Nature Reviews Microbiology summarizes the complex mechanisms, significant impacts, and the urgent need for enhanced diagnostics and treatments for long COVID, affecting over 65 million people globally with diverse, debilitating symptoms and systemic health issues.

7 Mar 2024

Proteins regulating plasminogen-plasmin levels can help predict COVID-19 severity

The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems has been significant. The sudden surge in infected cases overwhelmed hospitals and disrupted routine healthcare services, thus further worsening public health.

7 Mar 2024

Advances in the treatment of disorders of consciousness through multidisciplinary approaches

Emerging trends and new developments in the care and management of patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) are increasingly focused on a multidisciplinary approach that integrates evidence-based assessment, treatment, and ethical aspects.

7 Mar 2024

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

The potential of COVID-19 booster vaccine products (antibodies) passed from mother to offspring through breastmilk.

7 Mar 2024

Key brain cells linked to repetitive behaviors in psychiatric diseases

Crym-expressing astrocytes in the striatum have been identified as key regulators of behaviors often seen in neuropsychiatric diseases, opening up new avenues for targeted therapies.

6 Mar 2024

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

An injectable hydrogel can mitigate damage to the right ventricle of the heart with chronic pressure overload, according to a new study published March 6 in Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Basic to Translational Science.

6 Mar 2024

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

6 Mar 2024

From China to Uzbekistan - United for Women’s Wellness on IWD

On the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD), BGI Genomics interview Wang Leilei, a trailblazing blind model, and Viktoriya Tsay, an Uzbek advocate of women’s health. Their stories stich a cross-cultural narrative of nurturing the nuance of women’s wellness worldwide.

From BGI Genomics 6 Mar 2024

Syndrome News and Research

mRNA vaccines train T cells in waves, study shows

Researchers forge new path to combat viruses and cancers with helicase inhibitors

Metabolic syndrome increases mortality risk in women with high-risk HPV

High neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio linked to poor prognosis in ACS patients with sleep apnea

Pregnant women with autoimmune conditions at a greater risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, study suggests

Is there a higher risk of depression among specific populations of patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

Childhood 'lazy eye' linked to increased health risks in adulthood

Man takes 217 COVID vaccines with no ill effects, shows immune boost

Understanding long COVID: A call for better diagnosis and treatment

Proteins regulating plasminogen-plasmin levels can help predict COVID-19 severity

Advances in the treatment of disorders of consciousness through multidisciplinary approaches

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

Key brain cells linked to repetitive behaviors in psychiatric diseases

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

From China to Uzbekistan - United for Women’s Wellness on IWD

COVID-19 exposes deep-rooted structural inequities affecting vaccine uptake among ACB groups

Nomogram could be a game-changer for predicting alcohol-related liver cancer risk

COVID-19 linked to long-lasting cognitive deficits, study finds

Coffee in early pregnancy not linked to gestational diabetes, but high cola intake could raise risk

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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