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Vaccination and BA.1 breakthrough infection induce neutralizing antibodies less efficient against BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants

A new study aimed to describe the appearance of the Omicron variants in Israel, from March to June 2022, as well as the neutralizing antibody response against the primary Omicron subvariants.

2 Aug 2022

How can researchers profile post-COVID syndromes among distinct SARS-CoV-2 variants?

In a new study, researchers profiled post-coronavirus disease (COVID) syndrome (PCS) throughout various SARS-CoV-2 variants.

2 Aug 2022

Study aims to ascertain how COVID-19 and vitamin D misinformation was presented on YouTube

JMIR Publications recently published "COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis" in JMIR Infodemiology, which reported that although social media platforms, such as YouTube, can be an inexpensive and effective method of sharing accurate health information, inaccurate and misleading information shared on YouTube can be dangerous for viewers.

2 Aug 2022

Researchers characterize a novel gene likely to cause neurological disorders in humans

A multidisciplinary study led by Vanja Nagy (LBI-RUD/CeMM/MedUni Vienna) and Josef Penninger (UBC/IMBA) characterized a novel gene, known as FIBCD1, to be likely causative of a new and rare neurodevelopmental disorder. Using data from two young patients with neurological symptoms, the researchers from both groups found evidence of a novel function for the FIBCD1 gene in the brain, and a potentially pivotal role in diseases such as autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, and neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's. The study makes an important contribution to the understanding of the extracellular matrix in the brain and its associated neurological diseases.

2 Aug 2022

Qualitative study aims to explore patients' perceptions of a teledermatology service

JMIR Publications recently published "Patients' Experiences of Telemedicine for Their Skin Problems: Qualitative Study" in JMIR Dermatology which reported that this qualitative study aimed to explore patients' perceptions of a teledermatology service linking public primary care clinics to the national specialist dermatology clinic in Singapore.

2 Aug 2022

Adults aged ≥50 years boosted with SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines less likely to experience adverse reactions after second booster than during initial booster

A new study monitored the safety of the second booster dose of SARS-CoV-2 messenger ribonucleic acid vaccination among those ≥50 Years.

2 Aug 2022

Twin mothers are not actually more fertile than other women, study finds

Twin births aren't exactly common. In humans, they occur in one to three per cent of all births.

2 Aug 2022

Lyme disease remains a growing public health concern in the United States, says FAIR Health study

Lyme disease has experienced notable growth in the United States over the past 15 years and, as a result, has become an illness of increasing national concern. From 2007 to 2021, private insurance claim lines with Lyme disease diagnoses rose 357 percent in rural areas and 65 percent in urban areas. These and other findings on this tick-borne, bacterial illness were captured in an infographic just released by FAIR Health. The national, independent organization used its database of over 36 billion privately billed healthcare claims to conduct its 15-year analysis of Lyme disease; this analysis builds upon a previous FAIR Health infographic that studied 10 years of Lyme disease data.

2 Aug 2022

Mobile app-based program substantially improves cardiac rehabilitation participation

JMIR Publications recently published "The Impact of a Mobile App on Participation in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Understanding Barriers to Success: Comparative Cohort Study" in JMIR Cardio which evaluated the impact on cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation rates associated with the addition of the option of mobile app–based CR for patients declining conventional CR.

2 Aug 2022

TransCode and MD Anderson scientists collaborate to validate therapeutic and diagnostic candidates

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to advance TransCode's pipeline of RNA-targeted oncology therapeutic and diagnostic candidates.

2 Aug 2022

Study explores differential antibody-mediated effector functions evoked by two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers evaluated the differential humoral immune response to two COVID-19 vaccines - messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 and BNT162b2.

2 Aug 2022

Pediatric adjuvant formulation offers protection against RSV in newborns

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading global cause of death in children under age 5 and lacks an effective vaccine. In a study from the Precision Vaccines Program at Boston Children's Hospital, a new vaccine formulation protected newborn mice against infection and evoked strong responses in immune cells from human newborns in the laboratory. Results were reported August 2 in Nature Communications.

2 Aug 2022

Study aims to assess the accuracy of influenza rapid diagnostic tests

JMIR Publications recently published "Diagnostic Accuracy of an At-Home, Rapid Self-test for Influenza: Prospective Comparative Accuracy Study" in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance which reported that rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for influenza used by individuals at home could potentially expand access to testing and reduce the impact of influenza on health systems.

2 Aug 2022

Study explores experiences of speech and language therapists using voice-assisted technology

JMIR Publications recently published "Speech and Language Practitioners' Experiences of Commercially Available Voice-Assisted Technology: Web-Based Survey Study" in JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies which reported the professional experiences of UK speech and language therapists using voice-assisted technology (VAT) (e.g. Alexa, Siri) with their clients to identify the potential applications and barriers to VAT adoption and thereby inform future directions of research.

2 Aug 2022

Researchers urge the need to amplify Indigenous-focused COVID-19 response measures

Despite prioritizing Indigenous populations for SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations, vaccine uptake was low among First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Toronto and London, Ontario, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

2 Aug 2022

Personal health records may be useful for patient self-management and communication in colorectal cancer networks

JMIR Publications recently published "Uses of Personal Health Records for Communication Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors, Caregivers, and Providers: Interview and Observational Study in a Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory" in JMIR Human Factors which reported that personal health records (PHRs) may be useful for patient self-management and participation in communication with their caregivers and health care providers.

2 Aug 2022

Plasma myosin light chain 9 levels may be better predictor of COVID-19 severity than blood biomarkers

In a new study, researchers found elevated plasma levels of myosin light chain 9 (Myl9) in COVID-19 patients with a fatal disease.

2 Aug 2022

Dissemination and implementation of Google Apple exposure notification system to mitigate COVID-19 risk

JMIR Publications recently published "Dissemination and Implementation of a Google Apple Exposure Notification System for COVID-19 Risk Mitigation at a National Public University: Protocol for a Pilot Evaluation Study in a Real-World Setting" in JMIR Research Protocols which reported that this paper describes the protocol for South Carolina Safer Together, developed by Clemson University to design, deploy, and evaluate multilevel communication and dissemination and implementation (D&I) strategies in line with recommendations from governmental and educational agencies to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

2 Aug 2022

Study challenges the perspective that autistic adults cannot read facial emotion expressions

There's a common perception that autistic individuals are poor at recognizing others' emotions and have little insight into how effectively they do so.

2 Aug 2022

Study evaluates the effectiveness of teleconsultation for preventing atopic dermatitis in infants

JMIR Publications recently published "Effectiveness of Pediatric Teleconsultation to Prevent Skin Conditions in Infants and Reduce Parenting Stress in Mothers: Randomized Controlled Trial" in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting which reported that mothers of infants are prone to experiencing parenting stress, which adversely affects mothers' and children's well-being.

2 Aug 2022

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Vaccination and BA.1 breakthrough infection induce neutralizing antibodies less efficient against BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants

How can researchers profile post-COVID syndromes among distinct SARS-CoV-2 variants?

Study aims to ascertain how COVID-19 and vitamin D misinformation was presented on YouTube

Researchers characterize a novel gene likely to cause neurological disorders in humans

Qualitative study aims to explore patients' perceptions of a teledermatology service

Adults aged ≥50 years boosted with SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines less likely to experience adverse reactions after second booster than during initial booster

Twin mothers are not actually more fertile than other women, study finds

Lyme disease remains a growing public health concern in the United States, says FAIR Health study

Mobile app-based program substantially improves cardiac rehabilitation participation

TransCode and MD Anderson scientists collaborate to validate therapeutic and diagnostic candidates

Study explores differential antibody-mediated effector functions evoked by two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Pediatric adjuvant formulation offers protection against RSV in newborns

Study aims to assess the accuracy of influenza rapid diagnostic tests

Study explores experiences of speech and language therapists using voice-assisted technology

Researchers urge the need to amplify Indigenous-focused COVID-19 response measures

Personal health records may be useful for patient self-management and communication in colorectal cancer networks

Plasma myosin light chain 9 levels may be better predictor of COVID-19 severity than blood biomarkers

Dissemination and implementation of Google Apple exposure notification system to mitigate COVID-19 risk

Study challenges the perspective that autistic adults cannot read facial emotion expressions

Study evaluates the effectiveness of teleconsultation for preventing atopic dermatitis in infants

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