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Type of schooling students received pre-pandemic affected parents' perceived resilience

Parents accustomed to home schooling felt more resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic than those whose public-school children were suddenly housebound, according to a Rice University study.

9 Jun 2022

Researchers demonstrate the double advantage of killer T-cells used in cancer immunotherapy

To grow, tumors rely on a specific structure, the tumor stroma. This includes blood vessels, which provide the nutrients necessary for the multiplication of diseased cells, and of lymphatic vessels, through which they migrate to metastasize.

9 Jun 2022

Three risk factors can help identify elderly patients in need for frequent emergency house calls

In Japan's rapidly aging society, elderly people commonly receive medical treatment at home from doctors who make house calls instead of in a hospital setting.

9 Jun 2022

Black and Hispanic Americans disproportionately affected by traffic-related fatalities, study finds

When accounting for miles traveled during biking, walking, or driving, Black and Hispanic Americans experience higher motor vehicle-related death rates than White Americans or Asian Americans.

9 Jun 2022

New disease that affects the macula discovered

Researchers from the National Eye Institute have identified a new disease that affects the macula, a small part of the light-sensing retina needed for sharp, central vision.

9 Jun 2022

New understanding about malaria immunity could lead to the development of effective vaccines

Understanding how people exposed to malaria for the first time develop immunity could lead to creating more effective treatments including vaccines to fight the disease, researchers say.

9 Jun 2022

Largest-ever series of case studies shows phage therapy’s success in more than half of the patients

The number of reported cases using viruses to treat deadly Mycobacterium infections just went up by a factor of five. In a new study, a team led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of California San Diego report 20 new case studies on the use of the experimental treatment, showing the therapy's success in more than half of the patients.

9 Jun 2022

Comparison of the strictness of the Shanghai lockdown policy with that of other countries

Researchers investigated whether strict lockdowns could effectively reduce the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant transmission in Shanghai.

9 Jun 2022

The presence of residual SARS-CoV-2 antigens in post-convalescent tissues

Researchers investigated the residual SARS-CoV-2 antigen found in long COVID-19 patients.

9 Jun 2022

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development

Metrion Biosciences Limited (“Metrion”), the specialist ion channel contract research and drug discovery company, today announced the appointment of Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development. Driven by the uptake of its ion channel discovery services, the appointment follows the recent creation of a Client Services team as Metrion expands its operations and enhanced drug discovery capabilities, internationally.

From Metrion Biosciences Limited 9 Jun 2022

The effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for post-viral syndromes and long COVID

A recent systematic review investigated the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic interventions for post-viral syndromes, including the post-COVID-19 syndrome.

9 Jun 2022

Insights on the T cell epitope landscape for the five main SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers generated an AI resource to characterize the T cell epitope landscape for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

9 Jun 2022

Study finds infertility is a modest risk factor for the development of ADHD in childhood

Researchers evaluated the risk of ADHD in offspring of infertile mothers or those receiving infertility treatment compared to offspring of mothers with unaided conception.

9 Jun 2022

Cognitive impairment and function in SARS-CoV-2 positive patients

Researchers assessed the association between post-acute COVID-19 cognitive impairment and kynurenine pathway activation.

9 Jun 2022

University screening programs gave scientists early insights about omicron’s spread

Omicron was first reported in South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021, and within mere days it was already making the rounds in the United States, spiking SARS-CoV-2 case numbers as it infiltrated every school, restaurant, and family gathering. But when exactly did omicron unseat the delta variant to become dominant? And how quickly did it actually take over?

9 Jun 2022

People with inflammatory immune conditions had increased risk of COVID-19-related death before vaccination

People with certain inflammatory immune conditions affecting the joints, bowel and skin, such as rheumatoid arthritis, may have been more at risk of dying or needing hospital care if they got COVID-19 before vaccination compared with the general population, according to a new study published in The Lancet Rheumatology.

9 Jun 2022

Higher intake of dairy foods associated with increased prostate cancer risk

Men with higher intakes of dairy foods, especially milk, face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer compared to men with lower intakes, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health.

9 Jun 2022

Discovery could lead to more effective treatment for chronic, pathological pain

The world has changed since 1664, when French philosopher and scientist Rene Descartes first claimed the brain was responsible for feeling the sensation of pain.

9 Jun 2022

Shingles is not associated with increased risk of dementia, finds study

Shingles, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, results in a painful blistering rash along one side of the body or face from nerve inflammation. There has been scientific speculation that such inflammation may increase a person's risk of dementia.

9 Jun 2022

Multiple heart-related conditions may increase dementia risk to a greater extent than genetics

Having multiple conditions that affect the heart are linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a largescale new study.

9 Jun 2022

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Type of schooling students received pre-pandemic affected parents' perceived resilience

Researchers demonstrate the double advantage of killer T-cells used in cancer immunotherapy

Three risk factors can help identify elderly patients in need for frequent emergency house calls

Black and Hispanic Americans disproportionately affected by traffic-related fatalities, study finds

New disease that affects the macula discovered

New understanding about malaria immunity could lead to the development of effective vaccines

Largest-ever series of case studies shows phage therapy’s success in more than half of the patients

Comparison of the strictness of the Shanghai lockdown policy with that of other countries

The presence of residual SARS-CoV-2 antigens in post-convalescent tissues

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development

The effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for post-viral syndromes and long COVID

Insights on the T cell epitope landscape for the five main SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Study finds infertility is a modest risk factor for the development of ADHD in childhood

Cognitive impairment and function in SARS-CoV-2 positive patients

University screening programs gave scientists early insights about omicron’s spread

People with inflammatory immune conditions had increased risk of COVID-19-related death before vaccination

Higher intake of dairy foods associated with increased prostate cancer risk

Discovery could lead to more effective treatment for chronic, pathological pain

Shingles is not associated with increased risk of dementia, finds study

Multiple heart-related conditions may increase dementia risk to a greater extent than genetics

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