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Study suggests that recall of B cell memory may depend on relative locations of prime and boost immunization

A new study investigated whether a specific population of local Bmem cells in the proximal LNs produce secondary GC responses that are different from those at distal sites and if the location in humoral immunity is relevant only to nonlymphoid tissues.

23 May 2022

Children who grow up with dogs may have protection from Crohn's disease later in life

Young children who grow up with a dog or in a large family may have some protection later in life from a common inflammatory bowel disease known as Crohn's disease, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

23 May 2022

Medication, lifestyle intervention effective in preventing Type 2 diabetes, but not cardiovascular disease

A lifestyle intervention program of increased physical activity, healthy eating and aiming for weight loss of 7% or more, or taking the medication metformin were effective long-term to delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes.

23 May 2022

Study: Nearly one-quarter of young sarcoma patients continue to use opioids after treatment completion

New analysis finds more than half of U.S. adolescents and young adults with sarcoma - a type of cancer in the bones or soft tissues - are often prescribed opioids to treat their pain.

23 May 2022

Readiness of the United States to combat known and unknown future infectious pathogens

A new study has focused on the preparedness of the United States to respond to known and unknown future infectious pathogens.

23 May 2022

Investigation of long-COVID in children with immunodeficiency

A new study focused on evaluating the prevalence of characteristic symptoms of Long COVID in immunodeficient and immunocompetent children.

23 May 2022

Low GI diet could help heart disease patients control their body weight and waistline

Eating low glycemic index foods promotes a healthier body shape in patients with coronary artery disease, according to a study presented at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

23 May 2022

Study reports SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins downregulate MHC-I expression using distinct mechanisms

Researchers observed SARS-CoV-2 downregulates the expression of MHC class I molecules.

23 May 2022

Study: Liver transplants from drug overdose donors increased in the pandemic's first year

Liver transplants from drug overdose donors rose significantly in the pandemic's first year, helping keep the number of liver transplants in the U.S. stable despite COVID-19 disruptions, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

23 May 2022

Taste buds can be restrained to enjoy low sodium diet

A taste adaptation intervention lowers salt intake and increases enjoyment of a sodium restricted diet in patients with hypertension, according to a small study presented at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

23 May 2022

Cannabis users need higher levels of sedation during gastric endoscopies

Patients who use cannabis required higher levels of sedation during gastric endoscopies than non-users, according to research to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

23 May 2022

Real-world vaccine effectiveness of mRNA-1273 and BNT1262b2 in immunocompromised adults

Researchers assessed the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised adults.

23 May 2022

Improving Patient Recruitment for Clinical Trial Research

In this interview, we speak to Matt Walz, CEO of Trialbee, about the importance of improving patient recruitment and retention within clinical trials.

From Trialbee 23 May 2022

The design of immunogens for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using structure-guided epitope grafting and scaffolding methods

Researchers designed an efficient vaccine design against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

23 May 2022

Study shows the QuickNavi-COVID19 Ag test has a high diagnostic performance for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages BA.1 and BA.2 in nasopharyngeal samples

Researchers evaluated the diagnostic performance of a COVID-19 antigen test during the recent surge caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

23 May 2022

Medical Research News

Study suggests that recall of B cell memory may depend on relative locations of prime and boost immunization

Children who grow up with dogs may have protection from Crohn's disease later in life

Medication, lifestyle intervention effective in preventing Type 2 diabetes, but not cardiovascular disease

Study: Nearly one-quarter of young sarcoma patients continue to use opioids after treatment completion

Readiness of the United States to combat known and unknown future infectious pathogens

Investigation of long-COVID in children with immunodeficiency

Low GI diet could help heart disease patients control their body weight and waistline

Study reports SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins downregulate MHC-I expression using distinct mechanisms

Study: Liver transplants from drug overdose donors increased in the pandemic's first year

Taste buds can be restrained to enjoy low sodium diet

Cannabis users need higher levels of sedation during gastric endoscopies

Real-world vaccine effectiveness of mRNA-1273 and BNT1262b2 in immunocompromised adults

Improving Patient Recruitment for Clinical Trial Research

The design of immunogens for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using structure-guided epitope grafting and scaffolding methods

Study shows the QuickNavi-COVID19 Ag test has a high diagnostic performance for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages BA.1 and BA.2 in nasopharyngeal samples

First draft genome sequence of the Monkeypox virus associated with major outbreak

Study shows a strong negative association between BNT162b2 vaccination-induced S1 IgG concentration and age

Repurposed drug clofoctol blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication in mouse study

The interaction between genetics and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals’ wellbeing over time

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine-associated tinnitus responds to transcranial magnetic stimulation

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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