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SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Researchers explore the presence and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breastmilk following infection, vaccination, or both.

8 May 2023

Novel Rutgers vaccine may provide more durable protection against SARS-CoV-2

Animal studies indicate that a new COVID-19 vaccine developed at Rutgers may provide more durable protection against SARS-CoV-2 and its emerging variants than existing vaccines.

8 May 2023

Mount Sinai researchers identify a new therapeutic target for MS and other brain disorders

Cross-talk between brain cells and peripheral immune cells can modulate the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), Mount Sinai researchers have discovered.

8 May 2023

UVA researcher receives Trailblazer R21 Award to improve cardiac resynchronization therapy outcomes

Pacemakers and other implantable devices that restore normal heart rhythms have saved millions of lives.

8 May 2023

The effects of replacing habitual sugar-sweetened beverage intake on cognitive, metabolic, affective, and taste preference measures

Researchers evaluated the potential cognitive and metabolic health benefits of replacing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption with non-nutritive sweetened beverages among young adults.

8 May 2023

Can driving status can be considered a proxy for successful aging?

Researchers evaluated the association between the functional, cognitive, and social aspects of car diving and successful aging.

8 May 2023

Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

Researchers summarized the main findings related to the neurobiological regulation of appetite presented at the 23rd Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium in June 2022.

8 May 2023

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

A recent study discussed coinfections in the lungs and how viral infections create a favorable environment for bacteria and fungi.

8 May 2023

Recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults

Researchers working at the CDC, FDA, and National Cancer Institute analyzed the 2021 National Health Interview Survey data to assess recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults.

8 May 2023

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

Researchers highlighted the pace of development of COVID-19 therapies during the pandemic and the challenges that hinder the widespread availability of anticoronavirals.

8 May 2023

CDC report provides an overview of provisional mortality in the United States during 2022

In a recent MMWR published on the CDC website, researchers discussed provisional death estimates for 2022.

8 May 2023

Is there a risk of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre-and post-menopausal females?

A recent study evaluated the risks of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre- or post-menopausal females.

8 May 2023

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

Researcher evaluates the stability of monkeypox virus (MPXV) on stainless steel surfaces stored at different temperatures and using different interfering substances to mimic environmental contamination.

7 May 2023

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

Research paper investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), food desert severity, and metabolic health during pregnancy. The study found that lower SES predicted higher food desert severity, which in turn predicted higher percent adiposity during the second trimester of pregnancy.

7 May 2023

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Twelve people with persistent neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection were intensely studied at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and were found to have differences in their immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction.

5 May 2023

Plant-based dairy alternatives in the human diet

Researchers explored the association between plant-based dairy alternatives (PBDAs) and the human diet.

5 May 2023

Neuropathic pain study uncovers pathophysiological mechanism and promising therapeutic target

Neuropathic pain - abnormal hypersensitivity to stimuli - is associated with impaired quality of life and is often poorly managed. Estimates suggest that 3 percent to 17 percent of adults suffer from neuropathic pain, including a quarter of people with diabetes and a third of people with HIV.

5 May 2023

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SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Novel Rutgers vaccine may provide more durable protection against SARS-CoV-2

Mount Sinai researchers identify a new therapeutic target for MS and other brain disorders

UVA researcher receives Trailblazer R21 Award to improve cardiac resynchronization therapy outcomes

The effects of replacing habitual sugar-sweetened beverage intake on cognitive, metabolic, affective, and taste preference measures

Can driving status can be considered a proxy for successful aging?

Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

Recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

CDC report provides an overview of provisional mortality in the United States during 2022

Is there a risk of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre-and post-menopausal females?

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Plant-based dairy alternatives in the human diet

Neuropathic pain study uncovers pathophysiological mechanism and promising therapeutic target

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

Simple, low-cost treatment can prevent severe cases of acute radiation dermatitis

Cognitive function therapy significantly improves chronic low back pain at a considerably lower societal cost

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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