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Researchers discover potential targets for treating perivascular fibrosis

Elevated blood pressure can cause a condition known as perivascular fibrosis, where the outside wall of a blood vessel thickens due to connective tissue build-up.

21 Apr 2022

Abnormalities in astrocytes may play a key role in causing autism spectrum disorder symptoms

Abnormalities in a type of brain cell called astrocytes may play a pivotal role in causing some behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Apr 2022

Researchers identify brain areas that control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements

In a novel set of experiments with mice trained to do a sequence of movements and "change course" at the spur of the moment, Johns Hopkins scientists report they have identified areas of the animals' brains that interact to control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements, as well as to help the mice rebound when their movements are interrupted without warning.

21 Apr 2022

Women with Long COVID-19 syndrome are more symptomatic than men

A new study found that females with Long COVID-19 syndrome were more symptomatic than males. Females were statistically significantly more likely to experience difficulty swallowing, fatigue, chest pain, and palpitations at long-term follow-up, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women's Health.

21 Apr 2022

Salt substitute is a cost-effective intervention for stroke prevention and improved quality of life

A salt substitute that contains less sodium was a cost-effective intervention for prevention of stroke and improved quality of life, according to an analysis published in the journal Circulation.

21 Apr 2022

Treatment for retinal vein occlusion yields long-lasting vision gains, study shows

New research shows that a treatment for retinal vein occlusion yields long-lasting vision gains, with visual acuity remaining significantly above baseline at five years.

21 Apr 2022

CDC announces launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA).

21 Apr 2022

CRISPR-based detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA directly from patient swabs

Researchers developed a clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats-based diagnostic technique for detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

21 Apr 2022

Physical and mental characteristics post-COVID-19 infection

Researchers conducted symptom assessment, cognitive tests, and physical measurements after COVID-19 infections.

21 Apr 2022

Antibody-based treatment, endogenous immune responses, and within-host SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunocompromised patients

Researchers investigated the interplay of all the factors responsible for within-host evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised patients.

21 Apr 2022

Association between SARS-CoV-2 Omicron viral load and vaccination history

Researchers analyzed the association between viral loads in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infection and vaccination history.

21 Apr 2022

Judge’s ruling on the CDC mask mandate highlights the limits of the agency’s power

The role that the federal government plays in containing future epidemics will hinge on the outcome of an appeal of this week's court ruling that overturned the mask mandate for travelers on airlines, trains, and the nation's mass transit systems.

21 Apr 2022

Anti-vaccine ideology gains ground as lawmakers seek to erode rules for kids’ shots

Not long ago, Kansas showed strong bipartisan support for vaccines as a tool to support a robust public health system.

21 Apr 2022

Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research has demonstrated the evolutionary process and biology of SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen of the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Apr 2022

Impact of binding antibody titers and RBD-ACE2 interaction inhibition titers on Omicron breakthrough infections

Researchers investigated the effect of binding antibodies on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infections.

21 Apr 2022

Researchers conduct SARS-CoV-2 risk assessment with regard to wildlife research, rehabilitation, and control

In a new study, risk assessments for research, survey, monitoring, management, wildlife rehabilitation, and wildlife control were updated regarding SARS-CoV-2.

21 Apr 2022

Study evaluates the use of a diagnostic code for Long COVID

Researchers evaluated the use of U09.9, a CD-10-CM code described as 'Post coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition, unspecified' for post-acute COVID-19 sequelae (long COVID).

21 Apr 2022

Study explores microbial genetic engineering approach as a replacement for shark livering for squalene

A new study examined possible genetic engineering approaches that could be utilized to tailor the metabolic processes of yeasts, bacteria, and thraustochytrids to optimize the synthesis of squalene.

21 Apr 2022

Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2 whole genome data from patients and staff in the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Researchers surveyed over 360 COVID-19 patients to characterize the SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequence diversity of individual infections.

21 Apr 2022

Intranasal nanoparticle STING agonist with immunoantiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed an immunoantiviral, NanoSTING, and demonstrated its broad-spectrum antiviral properties in hamsters and mice.

21 Apr 2022

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Researchers discover potential targets for treating perivascular fibrosis

Abnormalities in astrocytes may play a key role in causing autism spectrum disorder symptoms

Researchers identify brain areas that control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements

Women with Long COVID-19 syndrome are more symptomatic than men

Salt substitute is a cost-effective intervention for stroke prevention and improved quality of life

Treatment for retinal vein occlusion yields long-lasting vision gains, study shows

CDC announces launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics

CRISPR-based detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA directly from patient swabs

Physical and mental characteristics post-COVID-19 infection

Antibody-based treatment, endogenous immune responses, and within-host SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunocompromised patients

Association between SARS-CoV-2 Omicron viral load and vaccination history

Judge’s ruling on the CDC mask mandate highlights the limits of the agency’s power

Anti-vaccine ideology gains ground as lawmakers seek to erode rules for kids’ shots

Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Impact of binding antibody titers and RBD-ACE2 interaction inhibition titers on Omicron breakthrough infections

Researchers conduct SARS-CoV-2 risk assessment with regard to wildlife research, rehabilitation, and control

Study evaluates the use of a diagnostic code for Long COVID

Study explores microbial genetic engineering approach as a replacement for shark livering for squalene

Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2 whole genome data from patients and staff in the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Intranasal nanoparticle STING agonist with immunoantiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

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