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Underlying genetic cause for MIS-C complications after COVID-19 identified

A recent Science journal study determined the underlying cause of MIS-C related to SARS-CoV-2 in some children. It hypothesized that monogenic inborn errors of immunity (IEI) is the primary reason for this condition. Identifying these inborn errors is expected to help elucidate the disease's cellular, molecular, and immunological basis.

2 Jan 2023

Mouse study identifies potential targets for treating dry eye disease and corneal injury

People with a condition known as dry eye disease are more likely than those with healthy eyes to suffer injuries to their corneas.

2 Jan 2023

Study demonstrates the benefits of vaccination and boosting in reducing COVID-19 transmission

Vaccination and boosting, especially when recent, helped to limit the spread of COVID-19 in California prisons during the first Omicron wave, according to an analysis by researchers at UC San Francisco that examined transmission between people living in the same cell.

2 Jan 2023

COVID-19 prevention and control measures associated with decrease in influenza activity

A recent study provides preliminary evidence of the long-term relationship between prevention and control measures and influenza transmission in China during the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for the impact under various prevention and control levels. This study, the first of its kind, was published in Health Data Science, a Science Partner Journal.

2 Jan 2023

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.

2 Jan 2023

KAIST's neuroscientist announces recent advancements toward finding a cure for dystonia

KAIST's neuroscientist and professor, Dr. Daesoo Kim attended the "Conference for Musicians with Dystonia" supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Carnegie Hall concert of legendary pianist João Carlos Martins, who is also a dystonia patient, to announce his team's recent advancements toward finding a cure for dystonia.

1 Jan 2023

UKB resident awarded the C. E. Alken Prize for outstanding scientific uro-oncological research

Dr. Niklas Klümper, resident at the Clinic for Urology and working group leader at the Institute for Experimental Oncology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), was awarded the C. E. Alken Prize in recognition of his outstanding scientific uro-oncological work.

30 Dec 2022

Delaying antibiotic treatment does not reduce survival chances in cancer patients with neutropenic fever

In cancer patients with neutropenic fever, delaying antibiotic treatment past 60 minutes from the time of fever detection does not reduce the short-term chance of survival, according to a study in the American Journal of Medical Quality.

30 Dec 2022

Study suggests a strategy for preventing the progression of chronic leukemia to aggressive disease

A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests a strategy for preventing a chronic, slow-growing type of blood cancer from progressing to an aggressive form of leukemia.

29 Dec 2022

Scientists explore efficacy of small molecule drugs against severe COVID-19 in vitro

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of small molecule drugs against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in vitro.

29 Dec 2022

What are the long-term consequences following COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections?

Researchers compared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-specific long-term consequences to other viral respiratory infections.

29 Dec 2022

Horizontal gene transfer from mother to infant influences gut microbiome assembly, neurodevelopment, and immune maturation in infants

Researchers used a multi-omics approach to profile the gut microbiomes and metabolomes of mothers and infants to determine the vertical and horizontal transmission of bacterial species and strains as well as individual genes and understand the dynamics of the gut microbiome assembly that shape the development of the infant before and after birth.

29 Dec 2022

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Researchers explored the correlation between a Mediterranean diet pattern and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

29 Dec 2022

Study identified factors that helped the Alaskan capital mitigate COVID-19's impact on residents

To date, Juneau, Alaska has the highest vaccination rates, among the lowest coronavirus cases, and among the fewest deaths among other boroughs (counties) in Alaska.

29 Dec 2022

Sarunashi juice and its constituting component help prevent and reduce lung cancer in mice

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe. Among all the cancers, lung cancer has one of the lowest five-year survival rates.

28 Dec 2022

Misperceptions of verticality happen when body pitch and translational self-motion come together

Our ability to perceive what is truly vertical is crucial. Without it, we would struggle to perform simple tasks such as holding a cup of coffee without spilling it and maintaining appropriate body posture.

28 Dec 2022

AI won't replace radiologists, yet!

A recent study published in The British Medical Journal tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) could pass the examination for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR).

28 Dec 2022

Cancer myths more likely to be endorsed by conspiracy believers

In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers assessed attitudes and beliefs toward cancer prevention among anti-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination individuals (anti-vaxxers), flat earth believers, and reptilian conspiracists.

28 Dec 2022

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

New research explores how probiotic-based therapy in conjunction with established treatment regimens can be an effective approach for combating gingivitis and periodontitis.

28 Dec 2022

Exploring T cell responses during COVID-19 breakthrough infection

Researchers assessed the de novo and recall T cell responses during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) breakthrough infection.

28 Dec 2022

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Underlying genetic cause for MIS-C complications after COVID-19 identified

Mouse study identifies potential targets for treating dry eye disease and corneal injury

Study demonstrates the benefits of vaccination and boosting in reducing COVID-19 transmission

COVID-19 prevention and control measures associated with decrease in influenza activity

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

KAIST's neuroscientist announces recent advancements toward finding a cure for dystonia

UKB resident awarded the C. E. Alken Prize for outstanding scientific uro-oncological research

Delaying antibiotic treatment does not reduce survival chances in cancer patients with neutropenic fever

Study suggests a strategy for preventing the progression of chronic leukemia to aggressive disease

Scientists explore efficacy of small molecule drugs against severe COVID-19 in vitro

What are the long-term consequences following COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections?

Horizontal gene transfer from mother to infant influences gut microbiome assembly, neurodevelopment, and immune maturation in infants

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Study identified factors that helped the Alaskan capital mitigate COVID-19's impact on residents

Sarunashi juice and its constituting component help prevent and reduce lung cancer in mice

Misperceptions of verticality happen when body pitch and translational self-motion come together

AI won't replace radiologists, yet!

Cancer myths more likely to be endorsed by conspiracy believers

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Exploring T cell responses during COVID-19 breakthrough infection

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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