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Study shows the viability of lung transplants in patients with COVID-19-associated ARDS

Patients with COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome who received lung transplants had similar outcomes, compared to transplant patients without COVID-19, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA.

2 Mar 2022

Dual therapeutic potential of zapnometinib against COVID-19

Researchers assessed the impact of the drug zapnometinib on human immune response against coronavirus disease 2019.

2 Mar 2022

Similarities between SARS-CoV-2 and human retroelements explored

A new study investigated the similarities between SARS-CoV-2 and human retroelements.

2 Mar 2022

Durability of immunity to SARS-CoV-2 reinfection among initially unvaccinated individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection

An new study published presents evidence that a prior history of infection with SARS-CoV-2 provides immunity that prevents reinfection for at least a year.

2 Mar 2022

Study explores signature gut microbiome connection with immune checkpoint inhibitor response in advanced melanomas

Researchers from different countries performed a meta-analysis of real-world cross-cohorts and provided an association of the gut microbiome with immune checkpoint inhibitors response in patients with advanced melanomas.

2 Mar 2022

Understanding the evolutionary mutational patterns of chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers elucidated the factors driving adaptive evolution in chronic SARS-CoV-2 infections.

2 Mar 2022

Study reports substantial loss of protection one month after complete SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 immunization in children

A new study evaluated the efficacy of Pfizer’s BNT162b2 vaccine in children aged 17 years or younger after the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

2 Mar 2022

More evidence points to the Wuhan Market as a source of the COVID-19 pandemic

Independent research groups have determined that SARS-CoV-2 was arguably initially present in the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market – spilling over to people on two separate occasions.

2 Mar 2022

Targeting necroptosis using a necroptosis inhibitor lessens myositis-induced muscle weakness

A new study has suggested that treatment to target necroptosis in muscle fibers using a necroptosis inhibitor lessens myositis-induced muscle weakness as well as muscle cell death and inflammation in the muscles. This has been shown to be a promising strategy for treating polymyositis.

2 Mar 2022

Telehealth services were highly utilized by individuals with multiple sclerosis during COVID-19

While many people skipped regular health check-ups during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research indicates that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) used online telehealth services more frequently to keep in contact with their health care providers and were highly satisfied with the outcome.

1 Mar 2022

A ubiquitous protein may be key to the survival of neurons most impacted by glaucoma

A ubiquitous protein called sigma 1 receptor, which is known to protect cells from stress, appears key to the function and survival of the neurons most impacted by glaucoma, scientists report.

1 Mar 2022

New technology can assist bioprosthetic heart valve patients by avoiding additional replacement surgery

An international study led by a researcher from Tel Aviv University offers a novel technology that can assist many patients implanted with bioprosthetic heart valve by avoiding additional complicated replacement surgery.

1 Mar 2022

Repeat surgery for recurrence is common among hernia patients

About one in six older Americans who'd undergone an operation to repair a hernia had repeat hernia surgery less than 10 years later, Michigan Medicine research found.

1 Mar 2022

Scientists reveal molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury

A research team led by Prof. Chen Di from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences along with other collaborators have revealed the molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury.

1 Mar 2022

Research sheds light on the role of lipids in Alzheimer’s disease development

Neurons in the brain coexist with and rely on many other cell types to function properly. Astrocytes, which take their name from their star shape, ensure the survival of neurons by feeding and detoxifying them with the help of a multifunctional protein, APOE.

1 Mar 2022

Cleveland Clinic launches new study exploring the link between epilepsy and stress

Cleveland Clinic has launched an innovative study exploring the link between epilepsy and stress, supported by a $5.5 million donation from the Charles L. Shor Foundation.

1 Mar 2022

Penn Medicine receives $12.3 million NIH grant to study FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

With more than $12 million in new funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania will build on its preclinical research of an emerging form of radiation that provides ultra-fast doses - of under a second, compared to several minutes with conventional radiation - and shows promise of greater protection of normal tissue, thereby minimizing toxic effects to the body.

1 Mar 2022

Intensive treatment for patients with Crohn's disease found to be safe

Intensive treatment for patients with Crohn's disease showed no safety differences compared to the current standard of care, according to a trial published in the journal Gastroenterology.

1 Mar 2022

U of U Health researchers lead a $22-million nationwide clinical trial for rare brain disorder

University of Utah Health researchers are leading a five-year, $22-million nationwide clinical trial for NMDA receptor encephalitis––a type of autoimmune encephalitis that prompts the immune system to mistakenly attack the brain, causing confusion, memory loss, seizures, and symptoms similar to bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

1 Mar 2022

AI and machine learning could improve cancer diagnosis through biomarker discovery

Artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning (DL), and machine learning (ML) have transformed many industries and areas of science.

1 Mar 2022

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Study shows the viability of lung transplants in patients with COVID-19-associated ARDS

Dual therapeutic potential of zapnometinib against COVID-19

Similarities between SARS-CoV-2 and human retroelements explored

Durability of immunity to SARS-CoV-2 reinfection among initially unvaccinated individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study explores signature gut microbiome connection with immune checkpoint inhibitor response in advanced melanomas

Understanding the evolutionary mutational patterns of chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study reports substantial loss of protection one month after complete SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 immunization in children

More evidence points to the Wuhan Market as a source of the COVID-19 pandemic

Targeting necroptosis using a necroptosis inhibitor lessens myositis-induced muscle weakness

Telehealth services were highly utilized by individuals with multiple sclerosis during COVID-19

A ubiquitous protein may be key to the survival of neurons most impacted by glaucoma

New technology can assist bioprosthetic heart valve patients by avoiding additional replacement surgery

Repeat surgery for recurrence is common among hernia patients

Scientists reveal molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury

Research sheds light on the role of lipids in Alzheimer’s disease development

Cleveland Clinic launches new study exploring the link between epilepsy and stress

Penn Medicine receives $12.3 million NIH grant to study FLASH radiotherapy for cancer

Intensive treatment for patients with Crohn's disease found to be safe

U of U Health researchers lead a $22-million nationwide clinical trial for rare brain disorder

AI and machine learning could improve cancer diagnosis through biomarker discovery

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