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The National Environmental Assessment Reporting System: reporting foodborne illness outbreaks at retail food establishments during 2017–2019

Researchers summarized environmental health data collected by the United States (U.S.) state and local health departments.

1 Jun 2023

Research could help develop better treatments for swallowing disorders

Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and locate food in the esophagus. Their signals help transport the food onward to the stomach. Signal failure leads to swallowing disorders, say a team led by Carmen Birchmeier at the Max Delbrück Center.

26 May 2023

Immune cells targeting core protein play an important role in early immune defense against COVID-19

LMU immunologists have studied the early immune response to acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and show how vaccines could be improved in future.

25 May 2023

Synthetic delivery vector STxB induces mucosal immunity against viral antigens

Research describes the development of a synthetic delivery vector called STxB for mucosal vaccination. It induces mucosal immunity, including resident memory CD8+ T cells and IgA antibodies, against antigens derived from mucosal viruses when administered intranasally in mice.

21 May 2023

Tonsillectomy found to be cost-effective for adults with recurrent severe sore throats

Scientists say tonsil removal is both clinically and cost effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats.

18 May 2023

Long-ignored antibiotic could help fight against multi-drug resistant bacteria

"The end of modern medicine as we know it." That's how the then-director general of the World Health Organization characterized the creeping problem of antimicrobial resistance in 2012.

16 May 2023

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Researchers describe clinical outcomes of endemic human coronavirus household transmission.

9 May 2023

Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals

Hay fever may be triggering an allergic reaction to foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, a doctor from a digital healthcare provider has revealed.

8 May 2023

A high proportion of adults in Europe do not have protective antibody concentrations against diphtheria

Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of seroprotection against tetanus and diphtheria among residents in Austria.

1 May 2023

Young kids with common ENT problems may be at subsequent risk of autism

Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits, suggests research published online in the open access journal BMJ Open.

25 Apr 2023

HPV-related cancer diagnoses more common in AYA cancer survivors

A team of researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah (the U) found that human papillomavirus-related cancer diagnoses are more common in adolescent and young adults (AYAs) who have previously had cancer.

19 Apr 2023

Acylceramides and protein-bound ceramides are vital for the formation of oral barrier in mice

Acylceramides and protein-bound ceramides are vital for the formation of the oral barrier in mice, similar to their role in skin, protecting from infection.

12 Apr 2023

Prevalence of long-COVID among English schoolchildren: Study reveals wide-ranging impacts on health and wellbeing

Scientists have estimated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) conditions among schoolchildren in England. They have also assessed the presence of persisting symptoms among schoolchildren with or without a history of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

6 Apr 2023

Study sheds new light on the spread of COVID-19 in households

A new Imperial College London-led study provides the first empirical evidence for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via people's hands and frequently touched household surfaces.

6 Apr 2023

Obstructive sleep apnea can cause early cognitive decline even in patients without co-morbidities

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially dangerous condition. During sleep, the throat muscles of people with OSA relax and block the airflow into the lungs, so that they repeatedly stop breathing.

6 Apr 2023

Live attenuated nasal vaccine elicits superior immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been working on mucosal vaccines that can be administered through the nose.

4 Apr 2023

Surrey scientists develop a non-invasive diagnostic test for oral cancer

A non-invasive diagnostic test for oral cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey.

3 Apr 2023

A doctor’s love letter to ‘the people’s hospital’

Could a charity hospital founded by a crusading Dutch playwright, a group of Quakers, and a judge working undercover become a model for the U.S. health care system? In this episode of the podcast "An Arm and a Leg," host Dan Weissmann speaks with Dr. Ricardo Nuila to find out.

3 Apr 2023

Low vaccine coverage fuels recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria

Low vaccine coverage and weak infrastructure have fuelled a recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria, especially in rural areas beset by poor access to healthcare services, public health experts say.

28 Mar 2023

New nanomaterials-based sensor detects flu and COVID-19 in just 10 seconds

Have a cough, sore throat and congestion? Any number of respiratory viruses could be responsible. Conventional tests can identify certain likely culprits by relying on chemical reactions, but some researchers want to swap chemistry for electrical changes sensed by nanomaterials.

28 Mar 2023

Throat News and Research

The National Environmental Assessment Reporting System: reporting foodborne illness outbreaks at retail food establishments during 2017–2019

Research could help develop better treatments for swallowing disorders

Immune cells targeting core protein play an important role in early immune defense against COVID-19

Synthetic delivery vector STxB induces mucosal immunity against viral antigens

Tonsillectomy found to be cost-effective for adults with recurrent severe sore throats

Long-ignored antibiotic could help fight against multi-drug resistant bacteria

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals

A high proportion of adults in Europe do not have protective antibody concentrations against diphtheria

Young kids with common ENT problems may be at subsequent risk of autism

HPV-related cancer diagnoses more common in AYA cancer survivors

Acylceramides and protein-bound ceramides are vital for the formation of oral barrier in mice

Prevalence of long-COVID among English schoolchildren: Study reveals wide-ranging impacts on health and wellbeing

Study sheds new light on the spread of COVID-19 in households

Obstructive sleep apnea can cause early cognitive decline even in patients without co-morbidities

Live attenuated nasal vaccine elicits superior immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Surrey scientists develop a non-invasive diagnostic test for oral cancer

A doctor’s love letter to ‘the people’s hospital’

Low vaccine coverage fuels recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria

New nanomaterials-based sensor detects flu and COVID-19 in just 10 seconds

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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