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Review aims to deepen the understanding of the role of natural killer cells in COVID-19

In a recent study published in Biomedicines, researchers explored the utility of natural killer (NK) cells in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

28 Apr 2022

The added value of adequate immune fitness to the existing approaches to pandemic preparedness

Researchers described two studies, the CLOFIT retrospective study and the COTEST real-time study, that investigated if maintaining adequate immune fitness could significantly add to the current strategies of preparedness for COVID-19 and other pandemics.

28 Apr 2022

Exploring oncolytic viral therapeutics and immunotherapies derived from DNA and RNA

A new review initially described the developments in cancer-based medicines that included vaccinations, vector-based techniques, and genome injection using DNA and RNA-based nucleic acid therapeutics.

28 Apr 2022

Protocols and practices that support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers reviewed the ways to develop breastfeeding practices in the era of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

28 Apr 2022

Acute kidney injury among pediatric COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU in North America

In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers analyzed acute kidney injury (AKI) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pediatric patients.

28 Apr 2022

Researchers investigate O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola

Researchers from the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics have been investigating O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola virus in order to better understand the disease.

28 Apr 2022

Identification of a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing human monoclonal antibody with a remarkable broad-spectrum neutralization and protection efficacy

Researchers identified a human monoclonal antibody (mAb), 87G7, with in vitro neutralizing activity against several SARS-CoV-2 VOCs, including Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron.

28 Apr 2022

Sen. Orrin Hatch’s legacy tracks the GOP’s evolution on health

When it comes to health policy, former Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, who died April 23 at age 88, leaves a complex legacy of major legislative achievements, changing positions, compromises, and fierce opposition.

28 Apr 2022

Emergency contraception marks a new battle line in Texas

"Mysterious Dolphin" needed an emergency contraception pill dropped off on a porch outside of town.

28 Apr 2022

A cigarette smoke compound affects cartilage homeostasis

Cigarette smoke has been shown to deleteriously affect human health. For example, degenerative disc diseases are increasingly linked to cigarette smoking.

28 Apr 2022

Non-invasive CGC examination for precision diagnosis of ocular surface diseases in live rabbit eyes

A Korean research team led by Professor Ki Hean Kim, Ph.D. candidates Seonghan Kim and Jungbin Lee (Department of Mechanical Engineering) at POSTECH, in collaboration with Professor Chang Ho Yoon (Department of Ophthalmology) of Seoul National University Hospital and Professor Young-Ho Jung (Department of Ophthalmology) of Eulji Hospital, has successfully demonstrated the non-invasive CGC examination in live rabbit eyes.

28 Apr 2022

People experiencing loneliness more likely to encounter future unemployment, study finds

Experiencing loneliness appears to lead to a higher risk of future unemployment, according to new research.

28 Apr 2022

Study reveals concerning changes to children’s health and physical fitness post-pandemic

As COVID-19 reaches record levels in the UK, health experts are calling for a focus on children's physical fitness as new research reveals concerning changes to children's health and physical fitness following the pandemic.

28 Apr 2022

MAPK pathway mutations can provide “precision” treatment targets for head and neck cancer

About one-fifth of often deadly head and neck cancers harbor genetic mutations in a pathway that is key to normal cell growth, and scientists report those mutations, which enable abnormal cancer cell growth, can also make the cancer vulnerable.

28 Apr 2022

Nearly 60% of Americans infected by Omicron

A recent study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) assessed the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection-induced viral antibodies (Abs) seroprevalence in the United States (US).

28 Apr 2022

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Review aims to deepen the understanding of the role of natural killer cells in COVID-19

The added value of adequate immune fitness to the existing approaches to pandemic preparedness

Exploring oncolytic viral therapeutics and immunotherapies derived from DNA and RNA

Protocols and practices that support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Acute kidney injury among pediatric COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU in North America

Researchers investigate O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola

Identification of a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing human monoclonal antibody with a remarkable broad-spectrum neutralization and protection efficacy

Sen. Orrin Hatch’s legacy tracks the GOP’s evolution on health

Emergency contraception marks a new battle line in Texas

A cigarette smoke compound affects cartilage homeostasis

Non-invasive CGC examination for precision diagnosis of ocular surface diseases in live rabbit eyes

People experiencing loneliness more likely to encounter future unemployment, study finds

Study reveals concerning changes to children’s health and physical fitness post-pandemic

MAPK pathway mutations can provide “precision” treatment targets for head and neck cancer

Nearly 60% of Americans infected by Omicron

Researchers demonstrate the efficiency of T-cell immune response against the Omicron variant

Scientists explore mixing of unvaccinated and vaccinated and implications for SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Researchers unravel why neuropsychiatric symptoms appear in Alzheimer's patients before memory loss

Discovery of novel antibody that targets shared epitope on SARS-CoV-2 variants

Excess all-cause deaths during the COVID pandemic in the US

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