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New study re-examines the 'obesity paradox' in chronic heart failure patients

In a recent article published in the European Heart Journal, researchers revisited the ‘obesity paradox’ in patients with chronic heart failure (HF). Intriguingly, the theory that obesity increases the risk of HF encompasses many oddities.

27 Mar 2023

Pneumolysin toxin holds promise for developing therapies against Streptococcus pneumoniae

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers in Spain performed a systematic review of pneumolysin (PLY) toxin as a molecular target to develop novel therapeutics against Streptococcus pneumoniae.

27 Mar 2023

Beethoven's cause of death revealed through DNA analysis of his hair

In a recent article published in the journal Current Biology, an international team of researchers sequenced the whole genome to high coverage from eight authenticated hair strands from Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most influential European classical music composers born in 1770. He died on March 27, 1827.

27 Mar 2023

New study suggests broad neutralizing antibody could provide three years of COVID protection

In a recent article published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers showed that a novel, lab-engineered monoclonal antibody (mAb), adintrevimab conferred up to 50% protection against symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Furthermore, it demonstrated this exceptional efficacy in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)–naïve individuals even at titers as low as 1:30.

27 Mar 2023

How can Europe tackle its unfinished tuberculosis business?

A recent Eurosurveillance journal editorial discussed the progress in the EU/EEA, between 2018 and 2021, towards achieving the 2030 targets for TB elimination.

27 Mar 2023

Compassion could reduce self-criticism, body shaming and depression in obese people

University of Queensland researchers have found compassion could reduce self-criticism, body shaming and depression in overweight or obese adults.

27 Mar 2023

Report shows upward trend in autism cases among eight-year-olds in United States

In a recent report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), researchers in the United States reported on the prevalence and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) among eight-year-old United States (US) children in 2020.

27 Mar 2023

New primary care program for older adults lacks clinical benefits

A primary care program promoting the health of older adults was well received by family medical practices but lacked clinical benefits, says a study led by McMaster University researchers, published in the Annals of Family Medicine.

27 Mar 2023

Researchers receive NCI grant to advance new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer

Cosimo Commisso, Ph.D., and Susanne Heynen-Genel, Ph.D., have received a grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance a new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer.

27 Mar 2023

On current trajectory, Euro region will not achieve sustainable development goals for tuberculosis reduction

A recent study assessed the progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets for tuberculosis (TB) elimination.

27 Mar 2023

Epigenome reprogramming after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers performed a 3D evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 infected human cells.

27 Mar 2023

COVID-19 infant hospitalizations reduced by a 3rd maternal vaccine dose during pregnancy

Researchers investigated the effects of the booster coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine during pregnancy on COVID-19-related hospitalization rates among infants.

27 Mar 2023

Despite raising LDL levels, coffee lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Researchers performed a cross-sectional analysis of the general population of Hamburg City, Germany.

27 Mar 2023

Combination treatment for advanced endometrial cancer significantly reduces disease growth

In a study published in the March 27, 2023, online edition of the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health found the combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy in patients with advanced or recurrent/advanced endometrial cancer resulted in a significant reduction in disease growth when compared with chemotherapy alone.

27 Mar 2023

How did the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders change before and during COVID-19?

Researchers reported on autism spectrum disorders prevalence among four-year-old children.

27 Mar 2023

Estimating the risk of contact transmission of COVID-19 for indoor environments

While COVID-19 can be transmitted via contact with contaminated objects, most studies have focused on airborne droplet transmission.

27 Mar 2023

Developers of gene therapies can utilize FDA guidance to prepare ODD or RPDD applications

Providing an overview of the submissions process and examples of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) applications for Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD), a new article can help developers of gene therapies for rare genetic diseases.

27 Mar 2023

UQ researchers lead new study on bacteria that cause sepsis

University of Queensland researchers have led a national study on the four main bacteria that cause sepsis, providing new targets for developing antibiotics.

27 Mar 2023

More positive relationship experiences lead to better physiological functioning in daily life

Social relationships influence physical health, but questions remain about the nature of this connection. New research in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that the way you feel about your close relationships may be affecting the way your body functions.

27 Mar 2023

IU Cancer Center secures new, renewed ACS funding to support research and education programs

As part of a longstanding partnership, the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center has received new and renewed funding from the American Cancer Society to support research and education programs.

27 Mar 2023

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New study re-examines the 'obesity paradox' in chronic heart failure patients

Pneumolysin toxin holds promise for developing therapies against Streptococcus pneumoniae

Beethoven's cause of death revealed through DNA analysis of his hair

New study suggests broad neutralizing antibody could provide three years of COVID protection

How can Europe tackle its unfinished tuberculosis business?

Compassion could reduce self-criticism, body shaming and depression in obese people

Report shows upward trend in autism cases among eight-year-olds in United States

New primary care program for older adults lacks clinical benefits

Researchers receive NCI grant to advance new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer

On current trajectory, Euro region will not achieve sustainable development goals for tuberculosis reduction

Epigenome reprogramming after SARS-CoV-2 infection

COVID-19 infant hospitalizations reduced by a 3rd maternal vaccine dose during pregnancy

Despite raising LDL levels, coffee lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Combination treatment for advanced endometrial cancer significantly reduces disease growth

How did the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders change before and during COVID-19?

Estimating the risk of contact transmission of COVID-19 for indoor environments

Developers of gene therapies can utilize FDA guidance to prepare ODD or RPDD applications

UQ researchers lead new study on bacteria that cause sepsis

More positive relationship experiences lead to better physiological functioning in daily life

IU Cancer Center secures new, renewed ACS funding to support research and education programs

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