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Key reason why some cancers do not respond to immunotherapy identified

Research reveals SLC13A3's role in tumor cell survival and immune therapy resistance, highlighting its potential as a target for improved cancer treatments.

12 Nov 2024

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provides strong protection against MIS-C in children aged 5–17

Research indicates the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine effectively reduces MIS-C incidence in children, supporting vaccination as a critical public health measure.

12 Nov 2024

Limited impact of prenatal COVID-19 exposure on child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Research shows prenatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 linked to slight regulatory behavior improvements in infants, but no significant neurodevelopmental impacts.

12 Nov 2024

Historical redlining continues to affect HIV treatment in affected communities

A new study from Tulane University finds that historical race-based lending practices are still impacting health today, linking these discriminatory policies to delays in effective HIV treatment within affected neighborhoods.

11 Nov 2024

Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of rheumatoid arthritis among at-risk individuals

Findings indicate gut microbiome diversity changes precede rheumatoid arthritis, offering insights into microbial indicators for early disease detection.

11 Nov 2024

HNL Dimer as a promising biomarker for monitoring antibiotic treatment in sepsis

The biomarker human neutrophil lipocalin HNL, which was previously shown to be a useful indicator of bacterial infections, may also in the form of Dimeric HNL be used to effectively monitor the success of antibiotic treatment in sepsis.

8 Nov 2024

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks host proteins to escape immune clearance

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Innsbruck discovered that SARS-CoV-2 hijacks three important host proteins that dampen the activity of the complement system, a key component of early antiviral immunity.

8 Nov 2024

Mediterranean diet may reduce type-2 diabetes risk in fatty liver patients

Researchers investigate how Mediterranean diet adherence reduces risk of type-2 diabetes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease.

8 Nov 2024

Key kinase involved in cell division linked to abnormal blood vessel growth in genetic disorder

Inhibition of CDK6 may prevent arteriovenous malformations in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia by regulating endothelial cell cycle progression.

8 Nov 2024

Spatial transcriptomics uncovers tissue niches in multiple sclerosis

Mapping cell types in MS lesions reveals unique tissue niches and interactions, offering insights into the molecular drivers of multiple sclerosis progression.

8 Nov 2024

Link between COVID-19 and long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders

COVID-19 survivors may develop autoimmune conditions long-term, with risks varying by severity and vaccination status, necessitating continued health vigilance.

8 Nov 2024

Recruitment underway for a clinical trial testing new vaccine against respiratory viruses

Recruitment is underway for a clinical trial testing a vaccine candidate produced with The University of Queensland's molecular clamp technology against life-threatening respiratory viruses.

8 Nov 2024

Seasonal influenza adapted and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic

Although travel restrictions and social measures during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a dramatic global drop in seasonal influenza cases, certain influenza lineages in specific regions kept the virus circulating and evolving, according to a new study.

7 Nov 2024

Study reveals how COVID-19 affected the spread and evolution of seasonal influenza

Seasonal influenza epidemics impose substantial burdens on healthcare systems and cause >5 million hospitalizations of adults each year.

7 Nov 2024

Mpox vaccine allocation targets 9 African countries

The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox has allocated an initial 899 000 vaccine doses for 9 countries across the African region that are hit hard by the current mpox surge.

7 Nov 2024

New antibiotic-resistant bacteria strain may be spreading across Asia

A virulent new strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes severe disease could be spreading widely across Asia - posing significant challenges to global public health, a new study reveals.

7 Nov 2024

Hexavalent vaccine can reduce spread of whooping cough

Comprehensive coverage of the hexavalent vaccine can protect against whooping cough and polio, averting disease resurgence, writes Esther Nakkazi.

7 Nov 2024

Could vitamin D help COVID-19 patients? Meta-analysis highlights potential ICU reduction

Vitamin D may lower ICU and intubation rates in COVID-19 patients, with significant benefits observed in older and severe cases, according to recent research.

7 Nov 2024

How bacteria trigger colon cancer

Investigation shows how bacterial adhesins contribute to colon cancer mutations, suggesting new avenues for therapeutic intervention in colorectal cancer.

7 Nov 2024

Anti-inflammatory cytokine linked to capillary obstruction and cognitive decline in diabetes

Elevated IL-10 in diabetes causes capillary obstruction, linked to cognitive deficits. Blocking IL-10 receptors shows promise for improving brain function.

7 Nov 2024

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Disease/Infection News

Key reason why some cancers do not respond to immunotherapy identified

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provides strong protection against MIS-C in children aged 5–17

Limited impact of prenatal COVID-19 exposure on child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Historical redlining continues to affect HIV treatment in affected communities

Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of rheumatoid arthritis among at-risk individuals

HNL Dimer as a promising biomarker for monitoring antibiotic treatment in sepsis

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks host proteins to escape immune clearance

Mediterranean diet may reduce type-2 diabetes risk in fatty liver patients

Key kinase involved in cell division linked to abnormal blood vessel growth in genetic disorder

Spatial transcriptomics uncovers tissue niches in multiple sclerosis

Link between COVID-19 and long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders

Recruitment underway for a clinical trial testing new vaccine against respiratory viruses

Seasonal influenza adapted and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study reveals how COVID-19 affected the spread and evolution of seasonal influenza

Mpox vaccine allocation targets 9 African countries

New antibiotic-resistant bacteria strain may be spreading across Asia

Hexavalent vaccine can reduce spread of whooping cough

Could vitamin D help COVID-19 patients? Meta-analysis highlights potential ICU reduction

How bacteria trigger colon cancer

Anti-inflammatory cytokine linked to capillary obstruction and cognitive decline in diabetes

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