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Researchers identify autoantibody targets in COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers have been investigating auto-immune responses to natural human antigens in COVID-19 patients.

14 Feb 2022

Study finds mRNA vaccines induce poor neutralizing antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 variants in dialysis patients

Scientists studied plasma samples from 130 hemodialysis (HD) and 13 peritoneal dialysis patients and showed a poor neutralizing and rapidly decaying antibody response to mRNA vaccines in such individuals.

14 Feb 2022

How a third booster BNT162b2 dose impacts anti-spike antibody levels

A new study aimed to investigate the mechanism by which the third booster BNT162b2 dose impacts anti-S levels.

14 Feb 2022

Ultrasound treatment to boost sperm motility could increase a couple’s chances of conceiving

Researchers from Monash University have discovered that using high-frequency ultrasound can boost the motility of sperm, potentially increasing a couple’s chances of conceiving.

14 Feb 2022

Study examines the viral dynamics of Hong Kong's four SARS-CoV-2 waves

Researchers evaluate the efficiency of COVID-19 elimination strategies implemented in Hong Kong.

13 Feb 2022

Study reveals new physiological mechanisms linking chronic pain to disrupted eating behavior

It has long been known that there is an association between food and pain, as people with chronic pain often struggle with their weight. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience may have found an explanation in a new study that suggests that circuitry in the brain responsible for motivation and pleasure is impacted when someone experiences pain.

12 Feb 2022

Hollings researcher receives grant to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplant

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Sophie Paczesny, M.D., Ph.D., recently received a four-year grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to investigate solutions to help doctors to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplantation (BMT).

12 Feb 2022

New class of compounds can improve multiple aspects of metabolic syndrome, mice study shows

A study in mice - led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis - shows that a new class of compounds the scientists developed can improve multiple aspects of metabolic syndrome.

12 Feb 2022

90 minutes of exercise after vaccination may provide an extra immune boost

Researchers at Iowa State University found 90 minutes of mild- to moderate-intensity exercise directly after a flu or COVID-19 vaccine may provide an extra immune boost.

12 Feb 2022

New fellowship aims to prepare future flight surgeons to deal with medical challenges in space

A newly launched UCLA Space Medicine Fellowship, the first of its kind in the U.S., aims to develop the next generation of flight surgeons who will support the health, safety, and well-being of human space flight and planetary expeditions.

12 Feb 2022

Pharmacological manipulation could restore microglia function after exposure to industrial toxin in utero

New research shows that exposure to the industrial byproduct TCDD in utero could cause the brain's immune system to go array later in life, damaging important brain circuits, and potentially giving rise to neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and ADHD.

11 Feb 2022

New explanation for why older adults have difficulty retrieving memories

When a person tries to access a memory, their brain quickly sifts through everything stored in it to find the relevant information.

11 Feb 2022

New blood-clotting test uses only a single drop of blood and smartphone

Blood clots form naturally as a way to stop bleeding when someone is injured. But blood clots in patients with medical issues, such as mechanical heart valves or other heart conditions, can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

11 Feb 2022

Hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients

A new study estimated the risk and hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae of the SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients (above 65 years or older) during the post-acute phase of the infection.

11 Feb 2022

COPD patients more compliant with COVID-19 restrictions in the UK

A new study reports on the tendency among COPD patients in the UK to practice social distancing, compared to the public at large, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Feb 2022

The impact of COVID-19 on people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases

A survey demonstrated that patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases commonly experience augmented disease severity and disrupted treatment regimens of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs after acute COVID-19 course.

11 Feb 2022

Model shows booster doses and antiviral pills may enable relaxation of SARS-CoV-2 social distancing

Researchers suggest that social distancing could be relaxed in order to reduce the number of severe cases of COVID-19, rather than stop the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2.

11 Feb 2022

Yale researchers confirm the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans

Decades of research has shown that limits on calorie intake by flies, worms, and mice can enhance life span in laboratory conditions. But whether such calorie restriction can do the same for humans remains unclear.

11 Feb 2022

Deactivation of PLa2g7 gene mimics anti-aging effects of caloric restriction in mice

Deactivation of the gene PLa2g7 partially mimics the anti-aging effects of caloric restriction (CR) in mice, researchers report.

11 Feb 2022

Study investigates population immunity to SARS-CoV-2 through heterogenous pathways

A new study demonstrates COVID-19 vaccine-specific differences in the antibody responses and memory B-cell immunity in a sample population comprising of 197 vaccinated individuals in Mexico.

11 Feb 2022

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Researchers identify autoantibody targets in COVID-19 patients

Study finds mRNA vaccines induce poor neutralizing antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 variants in dialysis patients

How a third booster BNT162b2 dose impacts anti-spike antibody levels

Ultrasound treatment to boost sperm motility could increase a couple’s chances of conceiving

Study examines the viral dynamics of Hong Kong's four SARS-CoV-2 waves

Study reveals new physiological mechanisms linking chronic pain to disrupted eating behavior

Hollings researcher receives grant to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplant

New class of compounds can improve multiple aspects of metabolic syndrome, mice study shows

90 minutes of exercise after vaccination may provide an extra immune boost

New fellowship aims to prepare future flight surgeons to deal with medical challenges in space

Pharmacological manipulation could restore microglia function after exposure to industrial toxin in utero

New explanation for why older adults have difficulty retrieving memories

New blood-clotting test uses only a single drop of blood and smartphone

Hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients

COPD patients more compliant with COVID-19 restrictions in the UK

The impact of COVID-19 on people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases

Model shows booster doses and antiviral pills may enable relaxation of SARS-CoV-2 social distancing

Yale researchers confirm the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans

Deactivation of PLa2g7 gene mimics anti-aging effects of caloric restriction in mice

Study investigates population immunity to SARS-CoV-2 through heterogenous pathways

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