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Researchers identify a genetic defect in alveolar macrophages that causes lung disease

New discovery on the causes of PAP lung disease can also offer solutions for treating obesity and heart disease. The research group of Associate Professor Alexander Mildner at the University of Turku, Finland, identified a genetic defect that causes the accumulation of lipids in the pulmonary alveoli.

19 Sep 2022

Comparative hospitalization and mortality risk in the US population during the Omicron and Delta periods

Researchers compared in-hospital mortality across COVID-19 pandemic periods.

19 Sep 2022

The relationship between antigen concentration and diagnostic test performance for SARS-CoV-2 on different types of samples

Researchers investigated how antigen concentration and viral load in different specimen types affected the performance of SARS-CoV-2 rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs).

19 Sep 2022

Study establishes a direct link between disruption of circadian clocks and lipid changes in diabetics

A team from Geneva, Switzerland, shows that the disruption of lipid temporal profiles in type 2 diabetes stiffens the membrane of pancreatic endocrine cells, which could alter their function.

19 Sep 2022

Proactive simple surgical procedure could be effective for treating diabetic foot ulcers

Performing proactive surgery to adjust the mechanics of the foot, appears to be effective to treat diabetic foot ulcers, a common and debilitating complication of diabetes, without the potential complications and at significantly lower cost compared to conservative management.

19 Sep 2022

Study reveals pathological mechanisms of synaptic dysfunction in patients with Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary brain disease caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. HD is a neurodegenerative disease without a cure that, after the onset of the disease at around 40 years of age, causes changes in personality and symptoms of dementia along with uncontrollable convulsive movements, ultimately leading to death.

19 Sep 2022

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, studies report

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, or NH/PIs, comprising more than 20 ethnic groups hailing from Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, are understudied despite being the third fastest growing racial group in the United States. Two studies now report that NH/PIs have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Sep 2022

The maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by monkeypox infection

Researchers evaluated the perinatal and maternal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by infection with the monkeypox virus.

19 Sep 2022

Monkeypox virus infection in an immunocompromised patient

Researchers assessed the manifestations of the monkeypox infection in an immunocompromised patient.

19 Sep 2022

Study develops single-use microneedle patch tattoos with wide-ranging application potential

Researchers developed a rapid, sterile, and painless method of tattooing using single-use microneedle tattoo patches, which can be used for cosmetic and veterinary applications and storing medical information.

19 Sep 2022

The potential for measles and rubella elimination globally

Researchers modeled the probability of eradication of measles and rubella by 2100.

19 Sep 2022

Is there any impact of COVID-19 vaccines on the fertility of men and women of reproductive age?

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on human fertility.

19 Sep 2022

Is aspirin linked to higher rates of survival for cancer patients?

Researchers discussed the existing evidence on the use of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) in cancer treatment.

19 Sep 2022

Monkeypox could spread everywhere, if neglected

A new article published in the journal Science by Nigerian scientists provides perspective on the consequences of neglecting a disease, anywhere, such as Monkeypox.

19 Sep 2022

Vaccines used to prevent monkeypox

A new review published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases aimed to describe the efficacy of vaccinia virus-based smallpox vaccines against the current monkeypox outbreak.

18 Sep 2022

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

According to a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports, a diet rich in soy protein increases human Clostridioides difficile susceptibility by increasing the gut amino acids (AAs) levels and promoting the growth of Lactobacillus.

18 Sep 2022

Needle-free jet injection of novel COVID-19 DNA vaccine shows promise in animal model

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases evaluated the immunogenicity of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) vaccine, nCOV-S(JET), in rhesus macaques

18 Sep 2022

Patients with autoimmune diseases at greater risk of complications after heart attack

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers assessed midterm and management outcomes of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among patients with rheumatic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).

18 Sep 2022

Research examines the roles of cytokines during SARS-CoV-2 infection in rhesus macaques

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States assessed the role of two cytokines, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-10 (IL-10), in regulating immune cell responses and inflammation early during severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in rhesus macaques.

18 Sep 2022

An improved COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against Omicron in experimental models

In a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers in the United States designed a bivalent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine on the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) platform.

18 Sep 2022

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Researchers identify a genetic defect in alveolar macrophages that causes lung disease

Comparative hospitalization and mortality risk in the US population during the Omicron and Delta periods

The relationship between antigen concentration and diagnostic test performance for SARS-CoV-2 on different types of samples

Study establishes a direct link between disruption of circadian clocks and lipid changes in diabetics

Proactive simple surgical procedure could be effective for treating diabetic foot ulcers

Study reveals pathological mechanisms of synaptic dysfunction in patients with Huntington's disease

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, studies report

The maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by monkeypox infection

Monkeypox virus infection in an immunocompromised patient

Study develops single-use microneedle patch tattoos with wide-ranging application potential

The potential for measles and rubella elimination globally

Is there any impact of COVID-19 vaccines on the fertility of men and women of reproductive age?

Is aspirin linked to higher rates of survival for cancer patients?

Monkeypox could spread everywhere, if neglected

Vaccines used to prevent monkeypox

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

Needle-free jet injection of novel COVID-19 DNA vaccine shows promise in animal model

Patients with autoimmune diseases at greater risk of complications after heart attack

Research examines the roles of cytokines during SARS-CoV-2 infection in rhesus macaques

An improved COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against Omicron in experimental models

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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