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The rise of Candida auris: Understanding its origin and persistence

In a recent study published in the PLOS Pathogens journal, researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in the United States (US) explored the existing perspectives on the origination, resistance, and transmission of Candida auris, a human fungal pathogen.

28 Mar 2023

Study finds unusual peak in RSV hospitalizations in late 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic posed an immense challenge on the health care industry in 2020 and 2021. While hospitals were inundated with COVID-19 cases, other illnesses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) saw a decrease in hospital visits, particularly in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021.

28 Mar 2023

Low vaccine coverage fuels recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria

Low vaccine coverage and weak infrastructure have fuelled a recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria, especially in rural areas beset by poor access to healthcare services, public health experts say.

28 Mar 2023

COVID-19 activates endogenous retroviruses within our genome

Researchers assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on endogenous retroviruses of the LTR69 subfamily.

28 Mar 2023

JPL study uses metagenomic sequencing to monitor microbial burden on spacecraft

A recent study published in PLOS ONE uses metagenomics to examine the microbial composition in samples obtained from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

28 Mar 2023

New Mediterranean plant-based smoothies show promising health benefits, study finds

A recent study published in the Antioxidants journal analyzed the potential health-promoting activities of innovative smoothies made from some typical Mediterranean plant products, such as apple (Malus domestica (Md) juice, strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo (Au) fruit puree and enriched with Myrtus communis (Mc) purple berry extract, Crocus sativus (Cs) petal juice, Acca sellowiana (As), and Diospyros kaki (Dk) fruits.

28 Mar 2023

Grape polyphenols reduce angiogenesis in adipose tissue during overfeeding weight gain

A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry investigated the changes in gene expressions during an overfeeding episode. It demonstrated that supplementation of grape polyphenols in healthy lean men modulates the expression of genes related to adipose tissue angiogenesis.

28 Mar 2023

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Researchers describe the pathological mechanisms of virus-induced autoimmune diseases.

28 Mar 2023

Greater variety of fruit and vegetable consumption associated with lower mortality risk

Researchers examine the associations between variety/quantity of fruit and vegetable intake and mortality in older Chinese adults.

28 Mar 2023

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Researchers examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and cardiovascular health.

28 Mar 2023

Global mapping of bushmeat activity to improve zoonotic spillover surveillance

Researchers use geospatial models based to predict the rural global areas of bushmeat activity.

28 Mar 2023

Clinical trial of ENZAMET shows promising results for men with advanced prostate cancer

A new drug combination for men with advanced prostate cancer has shown sustained increase in survival rates.

28 Mar 2023

Illness severity and clinical instability linked to risk of psychiatric hospitalization

For patients with psychiatric conditions, illness severity and instability are key factors in predicting future risk of hospitalization, according to a new study by Holmusk, a leading behavioral health real-world evidence and data analytics company, that has been published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

28 Mar 2023

New evidence: Fibromyalgia could worsen opioid use disorder

There is new evidence that fibromyalgia, and the chronic pain associated with it, could worsen opioid use disorder.

28 Mar 2023

Study shows how RNA biomarkers may be used to confirm heart disease

When patients begin to experience chest pain or shortness of breath while exercising, doctors may struggle to correctly diagnose if the problem is caused by coronary artery disease.

28 Mar 2023

UT Southwestern awarded $18 million PCORI funding to investigate ways to improve postpartum health

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have been approved for an $18 million funding award from the nonprofit Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to investigate ways to improve postpartum health among primarily low-income Black and Hispanic women.

28 Mar 2023

People with asthma or eczema more likely to develop osteoarthritis

Stanford Medicine scientists and their colleagues have found that having asthma or eczema increases the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis — signaling that there may be an allergic pathway that can be targeted with existing drugs.

28 Mar 2023

New technology allows urologists to identify and remove bladder tumors more easily

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in San Diego County to offer a new technology that detects and monitors bladder cancer in both the clinic and operating room settings by using blue light, white light and an imaging dye that makes cancer cells glow florescent pink.

28 Mar 2023

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s opens new Cleft and Craniofacial Program

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's is opening a new plastic surgery program for children with facial deformities.

28 Mar 2023

Jefferson Lab announces establishment of new Biomedical Research & Innovation Center

Better methods for detecting and treating disease. Groundbreaking technologies for monitoring and blocking radiation.

28 Mar 2023

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The rise of Candida auris: Understanding its origin and persistence

Study finds unusual peak in RSV hospitalizations in late 2021

Low vaccine coverage fuels recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria

COVID-19 activates endogenous retroviruses within our genome

JPL study uses metagenomic sequencing to monitor microbial burden on spacecraft

New Mediterranean plant-based smoothies show promising health benefits, study finds

Grape polyphenols reduce angiogenesis in adipose tissue during overfeeding weight gain

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Greater variety of fruit and vegetable consumption associated with lower mortality risk

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Global mapping of bushmeat activity to improve zoonotic spillover surveillance

Clinical trial of ENZAMET shows promising results for men with advanced prostate cancer

Illness severity and clinical instability linked to risk of psychiatric hospitalization

New evidence: Fibromyalgia could worsen opioid use disorder

Study shows how RNA biomarkers may be used to confirm heart disease

UT Southwestern awarded $18 million PCORI funding to investigate ways to improve postpartum health

People with asthma or eczema more likely to develop osteoarthritis

New technology allows urologists to identify and remove bladder tumors more easily

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s opens new Cleft and Craniofacial Program

Jefferson Lab announces establishment of new Biomedical Research & Innovation Center

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

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