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Pandemic-related stressors have physically altered teens’ brains, study shows

A new study from Stanford University suggests that pandemic-related stressors have physically altered adolescents' brains, making their brain structures appear several years older than the brains of comparable peers before the pandemic.

1 Dec 2022

HU begins human trial for promising treatment to reverse paralysis and language disorder after stroke

Hiroshima University started the human trial for a promising treatment that offers hope in potentially reversing paralysis and language disorder after moderate to severe stroke using therapeutically superior mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from the cranial bone.

1 Dec 2022

Scientists discover new potential mechanism for vision loss

Visual cells in the human retina may not simply die in some diseases, but are mechanically transported out of the retina beforehand.

1 Dec 2022

Smoking associated with increased risk of 56 diseases among Chinese adults

Smoking increases the risks of 56 diseases and kills more than 1 million adults in China each year from 22 different causes, according to new research published today in The Lancet Public Health.

1 Dec 2022

Study finds five key factors associated with physical activity in a diverse older population

Physical activity is important for healthy aging. It helps prevent functional decline, frailty, falls, and chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

1 Dec 2022

Risk factor assessment for the development of severe SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections

researchers evaluated the severity of breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infections and the risk factors associated with severity among individuals vaccinated for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Sousse, Tunisia.

1 Dec 2022

Are medical masks non-inferior to N95 respirators to prevent COVID-19 in health care workers providing routine care?

Researchers determined whether medical masks were non-inferior to N95 respirators in preventing a SARS-CoV-2)infection in healthcare workers.

1 Dec 2022

Become a PCR pro with INTEGRA Biosciences’ new eBook

INTEGRA Biosciences has released a new eBook covering everything you need to know about PCR.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 1 Dec 2022

Novel prefusion S antigen designed by the mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein’s trimeric structure

Researchers mutated the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein's trimeric structure to design a novel prefusion S antigen, S2D14.

1 Dec 2022

Researchers explore failed SARS-CoV-2 screening at hospital entrances

Researchers evaluated the failure rates of COVID-19 screening at hospital entrances for visitors, health professionals, and patients at the Yale New Haven Hospital in the US.

1 Dec 2022

The requirement for Fc effector functions to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers determined which specific fragment crystallizable effector functions protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially its emerging variants.

1 Dec 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on sperm quality

Researchers examined the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on sperm quality.

1 Dec 2022

The incidence of antimicrobial resistance among urinary E. coli isolates is increasing in both hospital and community settings in Australia

Researchers comparatively evaluated trends in AMR among urinary Escherichia coli strains from a private, commercial community-based laboratory and a public HB laboratory in the Illawarra Shoalhaven area located in NSW, Australia.

1 Dec 2022

Detection of filoviruses by the innate immune system

In a new study, researchers examined how the innate immune system detects filoviruses.

1 Dec 2022

Study compares the performance of two most popular AMD drugs

A pilot, "look-back" study of information about 106 patients with "wet" age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treated at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that nearly half of patients treated with aflibercept could safely stop eye injection therapy after one year without further vision loss.

30 Nov 2022

Study reveals major problems and gaps in Canada's process of mandatory HIV screening of migrants

A new landmark study finds that Canada's process of mandatory HIV screening of migrants is out of step with the OECD and ignores the government's own policy on medical admissibility to Canada.

30 Nov 2022

INPP5D gene plays key role in enabling microglial cells to prevent plaque buildup

A change in the DNA code (mutation) of a gene that plays a key role in the brain's immune defenses may prevent related cells from clearing away protein-filled clumps, a new study in mice shows.

30 Nov 2022

Study provides novel therapeutic targets for enhancing the antitumor immunity of γδ-T cells in diabetes

A research team at LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) discovered that high glucose impairs the antitumor activity of immune effector γδ-T cells, which contributes to the increased cancer risk in diabetes and that metabolic reprogramming by glucose control may improve the antitumor activity of γδ-T cells.

30 Nov 2022

Computer-based driving program reduces on-road crashes and near crashes among youth with ADHD

A program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training may reduce the proportion of crashes and near crashes among teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a small study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

30 Nov 2022

Grape consumption protects against ultraviolet UV damage to the skin

A recent human study published this week in the scientific journal Antioxidants found that consuming grapes protected against ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin. Study subjects showed increased resistance to sunburn after consuming 2 ¼ cups of grapes every day for two weeks.

30 Nov 2022

Medical Research News

Pandemic-related stressors have physically altered teens’ brains, study shows

HU begins human trial for promising treatment to reverse paralysis and language disorder after stroke

Scientists discover new potential mechanism for vision loss

Smoking associated with increased risk of 56 diseases among Chinese adults

Study finds five key factors associated with physical activity in a diverse older population

Risk factor assessment for the development of severe SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections

Are medical masks non-inferior to N95 respirators to prevent COVID-19 in health care workers providing routine care?

Become a PCR pro with INTEGRA Biosciences’ new eBook

Novel prefusion S antigen designed by the mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein’s trimeric structure

Researchers explore failed SARS-CoV-2 screening at hospital entrances

The requirement for Fc effector functions to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Impact of COVID-19 on sperm quality

The incidence of antimicrobial resistance among urinary E. coli isolates is increasing in both hospital and community settings in Australia

Detection of filoviruses by the innate immune system

Study compares the performance of two most popular AMD drugs

Study reveals major problems and gaps in Canada's process of mandatory HIV screening of migrants

INPP5D gene plays key role in enabling microglial cells to prevent plaque buildup

Study provides novel therapeutic targets for enhancing the antitumor immunity of γδ-T cells in diabetes

Computer-based driving program reduces on-road crashes and near crashes among youth with ADHD

Grape consumption protects against ultraviolet UV damage to the skin

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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