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How is the host’s m6A mRNA profile affected during SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Researchers observed that SARS-CoV-2 infection results in loss of N6-methyladenosine modification in cellular RNAs.

15 Dec 2022

What is the role of the pediatric gut microbiome in COVID-19?

Recently, scientists have reviewed the available evidence on the gut microbiome in children with COVID-19 and published it in Microorganisms.

15 Dec 2022

Influenza vaccine effectiveness during the 2021–2022 influenza season in the United States

Researchers estimated influenza VE in patients aged ≥6 months seeking outpatient care for ARI due to the influenza A(H3N2) virus between October 2021 and April 2022 in the United States (US).

15 Dec 2022

Study identifies Δ42PD-1 as novel therapeutic target for hepatocellular carcinoma immunotherapy

HKUMed researchers at AIDS Institute, Department of Microbiology and Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, and School of Biomedical Sciences discover the role of an isoformic programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), namely Δ42PD-1, in suppressing the function of killer T cells, which is a type of immune cells essential for killing cancer cells among hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients.

15 Dec 2022

Study uncovers previously unknown genetic cause of late-onset cerebellar ataxia

A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this progressive condition.

15 Dec 2022

Randomized trials demonstrate the safety of Ebola vaccine regimens in adults and children

Two randomized, placebo-controlled trials evaluating three Ebola vaccine administration strategies in adults and children found that all the regimens were safe in both age groups, according to results published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

15 Dec 2022

Study assesses COVID-19 booster vaccination coverage by demographics and behaviors and experiences toward vaccination among fully vaccinated adults

An early release from the CDC, USA, examines the coverage of booster doses among adults in the USA.

15 Dec 2022

Mass shootings reopen the debate over whether crime scene photos prompt change or trauma

John Lites was one of the first police officers to respond to a 911 call from Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 17, 2015, when a white gunman murdered nine Black people attending a Bible study.

15 Dec 2022

Squeezed by temp nurse costs, hospital systems create their own staffing agencies

Like many nurses these days, Alex Scala got a big pay hike when she switched jobs recently.

15 Dec 2022

Fraunhofer Presents Exciting Battery Innovations for the Medical Sector

At MEDICA 2022, NewsMedical spoke with Andreas Wuersig from Fraunhofer ISIT about the current and potential applications of their battery research and technology in the medical sector.

From MEDICA 15 Dec 2022

Intermittent fasting diet intervention may help patients to achieve complete diabetes remission

After an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients achieved complete diabetes remission, defined as an HbA1c (average blood sugar) level of less than 6.5% at least one year after stopping diabetes medication, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

15 Dec 2022

‘Cocktail’ vaccines could offer protection against current and future SARS-CoV-2 'variants of concern'

COVID-19 vaccinations that combine two or more distinct variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus could offer protection against both current and future 'variants of concern', say scientists at the University of Cambridge and Medical University of Innsbruck.

15 Dec 2022

Similarities and differences in secondary health effects after disasters and pandemics

Disasters and pandemics can affect the physical and psychological health of the people involved even after the events have occurred.

15 Dec 2022

Study finds altered spontaneous brain activity in people with Down syndrome

Researchers of the Faculty of Psychology, the Institute of Neurosciences and the Institute of Complex Systems of the University of Barcelona have identified, using functional magnetic resonance techniques, differences in the spontaneous activity of the brain in a resting state in people with Down syndrome (DS) compared to the general population. Also, these variations could be related to cognitive skills.

15 Dec 2022

Vitamin D levels for population in the Mediterranean area are not sufficiently analyzed, researchers say

Vitamin D is a hormone that is essential to a number of bodily processes, mainly absorbing and maintaining calcium, which is key for strong bones, but it also plays a role in inflammation processes, the immune system, cell growth and the metabolism.

14 Dec 2022

Study: 9% of adolescents report experiencing both persistent pain and suicidality

Nearly one in 10 young people are experiencing both persistent physical pain and suicidal feelings, according to a new paper from researchers from the University of Oxford, Cambridge, Oslo (Norway), King's College London, and the Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu (Spain).

14 Dec 2022

Common kidney disease could be treated with existing medicines, new study shows

A serious condition that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be treated with existing medicines, a new study shows.

14 Dec 2022

Individuals with alcohol use disorder less likely to receive treatment for hepatitis C, study shows

A new study supported by the National Institutes of Health shows that individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are less likely to receive antivirals for hepatitis C, despite current guidelines recommending antiviral treatment regardless of alcohol use.

14 Dec 2022

Four genetic mutations linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

New research has confirmed a strong link between four genetic mutations and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare but often fatal brain infection that can be triggered by dozens of FDA-approved drugs.

14 Dec 2022

Adults who smoke cigarettes and vape more likely to continue dual use over the long term

Most adults who both smoke cigarettes and vape are likely to carry on smoking or continue dual use over the long term, suggests research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

14 Dec 2022

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How is the host’s m6A mRNA profile affected during SARS-CoV-2 infection?

What is the role of the pediatric gut microbiome in COVID-19?

Influenza vaccine effectiveness during the 2021–2022 influenza season in the United States

Study identifies Δ42PD-1 as novel therapeutic target for hepatocellular carcinoma immunotherapy

Study uncovers previously unknown genetic cause of late-onset cerebellar ataxia

Randomized trials demonstrate the safety of Ebola vaccine regimens in adults and children

Study assesses COVID-19 booster vaccination coverage by demographics and behaviors and experiences toward vaccination among fully vaccinated adults

Mass shootings reopen the debate over whether crime scene photos prompt change or trauma

Squeezed by temp nurse costs, hospital systems create their own staffing agencies

Fraunhofer Presents Exciting Battery Innovations for the Medical Sector

Intermittent fasting diet intervention may help patients to achieve complete diabetes remission

‘Cocktail’ vaccines could offer protection against current and future SARS-CoV-2 'variants of concern'

Similarities and differences in secondary health effects after disasters and pandemics

Study finds altered spontaneous brain activity in people with Down syndrome

Vitamin D levels for population in the Mediterranean area are not sufficiently analyzed, researchers say

Study: 9% of adolescents report experiencing both persistent pain and suicidality

Common kidney disease could be treated with existing medicines, new study shows

Individuals with alcohol use disorder less likely to receive treatment for hepatitis C, study shows

Four genetic mutations linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Adults who smoke cigarettes and vape more likely to continue dual use over the long term

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

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

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