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The influence of prior seasonal coronavirus infection on disease severity in COVID-19

A new study posted to the bioRxiv* server attempted to explore anti-spike IgG responses, Fc-gamma receptor (FcγR) activation, IgG targeting of immunodominant regions, and recall responses due to seasonal hCoV infections in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

20 Sep 2021

Analysis of 2021 Ebola outbreak reveals long-term dormant infections

Guinea recently experienced its second outbreak of the Ebola virus disease within the last decade.

19 Sep 2021

Combining antibody markers to improve serosurveillance for SARS-CoV-2

The current study found that combining N antibodies with nucleocapsid-specific IgG facilitates a better classification of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

19 Sep 2021

Researcher explores the genetic interplay between personality traits and COVID

In a recent study, scientists aimed to find the genetic effects that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has on individuals with psychiatric disorders.

19 Sep 2021

Study shows efficacy of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in individuals with obesity

A new study evaluated the antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 between individuals who were affected by abdominal obesity (AO) and those who were not,

19 Sep 2021

New data shows benefit of drug combination for metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer

New findings by researchers at Yale Cancer Center show the drug combination of nivolumab and rucaparib shows clinical activity for patients with chemotherapy-naïve, metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

18 Sep 2021

Specially designed lipid nanoparticles overcome resistance to anti-tumor immunotherapy

A specially designed lipid nanoparticle could deliver immune-signaling molecules into liver macrophage cells to overcome resistance to anti-tumor immunotherapy.

18 Sep 2021

R37 MERIT Award supports innovative ovarian cancer research

One of the most impactful advancements during the past decade in treating ovarian cancer is the use of PARP inhibitors (short for poly adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase). PARP inhibitors are a type of cancer drug that blocks the PARP enzyme from helping to repair DNA damage in cancer cells.

18 Sep 2021

Higher white matter extracellular free-water related to cognitive dysfunction in lupus patients

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and damage in the affected organs.

18 Sep 2021

Novel drug combinations improve progression-free survival for patients with advanced NSCLC

New findings from a large study led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center shows the addition of the drugs oleclumab or monalizumab to durvalumab improved progression-free survival for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

18 Sep 2021

Increased presence of certain bacteria in the gut may indicate colon cancer risk

A study published today in the journal Cell Host & Microbe reported that the increased presence of certain bacteria in a gut biome indicates a greater likelihood that colon polyps will become cancerous.

18 Sep 2021

AI can help with the diagnosis of B-cell lymphomas and related leukemias

The presence of cancer of the lymphatic system is often determined by analyzing samples from the blood or bone marrow.

18 Sep 2021

Two-hour glucose tolerance test helps identify patients at heightened risk of cognitive decline

Diabetes is a risk factor for cognitive decline. In a study of the University of Turku and Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the researchers observed that already a higher two-hour glucose level in the glucose tolerance test predicts worse performance in a test measuring episodic memory after ten years.

18 Sep 2021

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

Traumatic experiences such as assault or a road accident can give rise to nightmares, flashbacks and other mental reactions, and accessible therapy is needed to prevent exacerbation of the problems.

18 Sep 2021

Researchers use high-tech 3D facial scans to better understand the genetic causes of autism

New Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes of autism.

17 Sep 2021

Scientists identify new approach to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy

Hokkaido University scientists and colleagues in Japan have found a way that could help some patients overcome resistance to immunotherapy treatment for cancer. The approach, proven in mice experiments, was reported in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

17 Sep 2021

Study finds risk factors for early COPD among Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disorder that is often not diagnosed until a patient is over 60 years old and has substantial airflow obstruction. At this stage, it can be difficult to manage and treat the condition. To identify those at risk and intervene earlier, several studies have examined risk factors for COPD.

17 Sep 2021

Researchers report six stages of engagement in treatment of ADHD

Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD.

17 Sep 2021

Scientists discover new cell type in human skin that contributes to inflammatory skin diseases

A team of international scientists and clinical experts have unraveled a new cell type in human skin that contributes to inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis (PSO). Their study findings were published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine in September 2021.

17 Sep 2021

Covid-overwhelmed hospitals postpone cancer care and other treatment

It's a bad time to get sick in Oregon. That's the message from some doctors, as hospitals fill up with covid-19 patients and other medical conditions go untreated.

17 Sep 2021

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The influence of prior seasonal coronavirus infection on disease severity in COVID-19

Analysis of 2021 Ebola outbreak reveals long-term dormant infections

Combining antibody markers to improve serosurveillance for SARS-CoV-2

Researcher explores the genetic interplay between personality traits and COVID

Study shows efficacy of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in individuals with obesity

New data shows benefit of drug combination for metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer

Specially designed lipid nanoparticles overcome resistance to anti-tumor immunotherapy

R37 MERIT Award supports innovative ovarian cancer research

Higher white matter extracellular free-water related to cognitive dysfunction in lupus patients

Novel drug combinations improve progression-free survival for patients with advanced NSCLC

Increased presence of certain bacteria in the gut may indicate colon cancer risk

AI can help with the diagnosis of B-cell lymphomas and related leukemias

Two-hour glucose tolerance test helps identify patients at heightened risk of cognitive decline

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

Researchers use high-tech 3D facial scans to better understand the genetic causes of autism

Scientists identify new approach to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy

Study finds risk factors for early COPD among Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.

Researchers report six stages of engagement in treatment of ADHD

Scientists discover new cell type in human skin that contributes to inflammatory skin diseases

Covid-overwhelmed hospitals postpone cancer care and other treatment

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