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Diverse vaccine attitudes amongst UK healthcare workers suggest hesitancy may remain after vaccine acceptance

In a recent paper, the phenomenon of vaccine hesitancy is further explored amongst UK healthcare workers.

30 Sep 2021

Research offers insight into the biomechanics of returning to sport after ACL injury

According to 2021 research in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 35 percent of athletes who have recovered from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries will re-injure it after returning to their sport.

30 Sep 2021

Aquaporin 5 induction may be a potential therapy to accelerate resurfacing of corneal defects

Corneal defects often heal themselves, but serious injuries that are left untreated can result in inflammation, infection, ulceration and even blindness.

30 Sep 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection aided by antibody-dependent enhancement

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has raised concerns about the detrimental effects of antibodies. Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) of infection is one of the biggest concerns in terms of not only the antibody reaction to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) upon reinfection with the virus but also the reaction to COVID-19 vaccines.

30 Sep 2021

Instrument to measure risk of reverse zoonotic SARS-CoV-2 transmission events from humans to animals

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server presents a standardized survey instrument for evaluating risk factors associated with bidirectional zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and pathogens. The instrument is particularly focused on settings where humans and animals share close contact.

30 Sep 2021

Novel framework can predict changes that may increase the infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2

As SARS-CoV-2 continues to evolve, new variants are expected to arise that may have an increased ability to infect their hosts and evade the hosts' immune systems.

29 Sep 2021

New SBIR award helps Temple scientists to explore the therapeutic potential of novel cannabis analog

More than 20 percent of adults in the United States live with chronic pain. For many affected individuals, long-term physical discomfort negatively impacts overall well-being, leading to reduced work output and increased anxiety and depression.

29 Sep 2021

Research points to new opportunities to prevent treatment resistance in fragile X syndrome

Mark Bear, Picower Professor of Neuroscience at MIT, recalls the "eureka moment" 20 years ago when he realized that a severe developmental brain disorder - fragile X syndrome - might be treated with drugs that inhibit a neurotransmitter receptor called mGluR5.

29 Sep 2021

New 'priming' approach may improve the efficacy of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer

A new approach to 'prime' the tumor environment may improve how effective chemotherapy is for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the most aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer.

29 Sep 2021

Novel small-molecule therapy shows promise against deadly pediatric leukemia

Mount Sinai researchers have developed a therapy that shows promise against a deadly pediatric leukemia. The small-molecule therapy was highly effective in fighting a type of acute myeloid leukemia in both in vitro and in vivo experiments, according to research published in Science Translational Medicine in September.

29 Sep 2021

Researchers find potential cure for a previously unknown childhood genetic condition

Describing a previously unknown genetic condition that affects children, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine say they also found a potential method to prevent the gene mutation by administering a drug during pregnancy.

29 Sep 2021

Study investigates the mechanism underlying kidney damage in COVID-19 patients

A review article published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology by researchers affiliated with the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil discusses the mechanisms whereby SARS-CoV-2 damages the kidneys, potentially serving as a basis for further research in pursuit of treatments to prevent severe renal problems and even chronic kidney disease in COVID-19 patients.

29 Sep 2021

Clinical dilemmas in breast cancer patients solved by newly approved PET imaging agent

A non-invasive, patient-friendly imaging technique can help physicians make treatment decisions for breast cancer patients when diagnostic dilemmas arise.

29 Sep 2021

Buck Institute receives $14 million NIH grant to focus on one of the major drivers of aging

Buck Institute professors Judith Campisi, PhD and Lisa Ellerby PhD, have been awarded a $14.3 million grant from the NIH's National Institute of Aging to study cellular senescence, one of the major hallmarks of aging, as a driver of Alzheimer's disease and other age-related dementias.

29 Sep 2021

Ketamine use on patients with excited delirium and cocaine intoxication increases intubation rate

Patients with excited delirium who are combative, aggressive or agitated before being transported to the hospital or in an emergency department setting require immediate treatment for their safety and others.

29 Sep 2021

Understanding noise-related hearing loss through changes in RNA levels

A growing number of people are suffering from hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises from heavy machinery, concerts, or explosions.

29 Sep 2021

Long-held theory of cancer-induced immune suppression requires revision, study says

Many cancers produce an enzyme called IDO that suppresses immune system activity, but the long-held hypothesis of how this mechanism operates requires revision, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research.

29 Sep 2021

People with asymmetric brain arteries have a higher risk of developing aneurysms

It's called a silent killer. Warnings are rare, but of the million people who suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm each year, almost half will die and only a third will recover without disabilities.

29 Sep 2021

Large-scale SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutants analysis identifies subclonal variants indicative of within-host viral diversity

Researchers have investigated a vast SARS-CoV-2 assembly and NGS data set to detect non-synonymous S protein mutations.

29 Sep 2021

Study finds even individuals with mild COVID-19 suffer from long-COVID

Researchers explored the possible risk factors for the development and persistence of longer post-COVID-19 sequelae.

29 Sep 2021

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Diverse vaccine attitudes amongst UK healthcare workers suggest hesitancy may remain after vaccine acceptance

Research offers insight into the biomechanics of returning to sport after ACL injury

Aquaporin 5 induction may be a potential therapy to accelerate resurfacing of corneal defects

SARS-CoV-2 infection aided by antibody-dependent enhancement

Instrument to measure risk of reverse zoonotic SARS-CoV-2 transmission events from humans to animals

Novel framework can predict changes that may increase the infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2

New SBIR award helps Temple scientists to explore the therapeutic potential of novel cannabis analog

Research points to new opportunities to prevent treatment resistance in fragile X syndrome

New 'priming' approach may improve the efficacy of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer

Novel small-molecule therapy shows promise against deadly pediatric leukemia

Researchers find potential cure for a previously unknown childhood genetic condition

Study investigates the mechanism underlying kidney damage in COVID-19 patients

Clinical dilemmas in breast cancer patients solved by newly approved PET imaging agent

Buck Institute receives $14 million NIH grant to focus on one of the major drivers of aging

Ketamine use on patients with excited delirium and cocaine intoxication increases intubation rate

Understanding noise-related hearing loss through changes in RNA levels

Long-held theory of cancer-induced immune suppression requires revision, study says

People with asymmetric brain arteries have a higher risk of developing aneurysms

Large-scale SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutants analysis identifies subclonal variants indicative of within-host viral diversity

Study finds even individuals with mild COVID-19 suffer from long-COVID

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