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Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

Study examined closures of United States (US) schools due to 11 influenza seasons between 2011 and 2022.

18 Apr 2024

New vaccine promises broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and other sarbecoviruses

Researchers at Georgia Tech and the University of Wisconsin have created a broad-spectrum vaccine capable of defending against various SARS-CoV-2 variants and related bat coronaviruses.

17 Apr 2024

Study identifies genomic variant linked to unique human skull base morphology

Humans, Homo sapiens, have unique features compared with other closely related hominin species and primates, including the shape of the base of the skull.

17 Apr 2024

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Researchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.

17 Apr 2024

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal age-related differences in nasal epithelial cell responses to SARS-CoV-2, showing variations in cell types and viral dynamics across pediatric, adult, and older adult groups.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Nearly all adults with Down syndrome will develop evidence of Alzheimer's disease by late middle age.

16 Apr 2024

Research confirms no association between SARS-CoV-2 and childhood asthma diagnoses

Whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection influences children's asthma risk.

16 Apr 2024

Antibiotics ineffective for cough treatment in lower respiratory tract infections

Use of antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs even if a bacterial infection was present, finds a large, prospective study of people who sought treatment in U.S. primary or urgent care settings for lower-respiratory tract infections.

15 Apr 2024

Understanding regulatory effects of miRNAs on myocardial cell injury after coronary microembolization

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Coronary microembolization (CME) occurs in patients with acute coronary syndrome and is caused primarily by atherosclerotic plaque rupture associated with surgery.

15 Apr 2024

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks lung cells to drive COVID-19 severity

Researchers identified how SARS-CoV-2 targets and manipulates specific lung cells, using innovative techniques to trace the virus's impact on the cells' gene expression, revealing insights into early COVID-19 pathogenesis.

14 Apr 2024

Sleep strategies may boost ultramarathon performance, study finds

Study investigates sleep management's role in enhancing performance and recovery for ultramarathon runners, emphasizing strategies to counteract the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

14 Apr 2024

Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis

Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention toward important external events and internal thoughts, and a "predictor" composed of pathways that anticipate rewards.

13 Apr 2024

Vosoritide's first phase 2 study shows increased growth in children with hypochondroplasia

Vosoritide's first global phase 2 study showed an average increased growth rate of 1.8 cm per year in children with hypochondroplasia, a genetic cause of short stature in children, according to researchers from Children's National Hospital.

13 Apr 2024

NCCN 2024 Annual Conference focuses on practical applications for improving cancer care

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-;an alliance of leading cancer centers-;hosted more than 1,700 oncology professionals during the NCCN 2024 Annual Conference on April 5-7.

13 Apr 2024

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation offers hope for pediatric Down syndrome patients with OSA

While Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about five percent of the general pediatric population, 80 percent of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Continual OSA results in poor health, including disruptions to cognitive development and functioning, leading physician-researchers from Mass General Brigham to investigate better methods to treat these patients as early as possible to maximize their health outcomes.

12 Apr 2024

Study provides valuable insights into the DCB-only strategy for left main coronary artery disease

Sanna Uskela et al., at North Karelia Central Hospital-Heart Center, Finland, conducted a retrospective single-center registry study that focused on the use of drug-coated balloon (DCB)-only strategy for treating de novo left main coronary artery disease.

12 Apr 2024

Syndrome News and Research

Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

New vaccine promises broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and other sarbecoviruses

Study identifies genomic variant linked to unique human skull base morphology

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Research confirms no association between SARS-CoV-2 and childhood asthma diagnoses

Antibiotics ineffective for cough treatment in lower respiratory tract infections

Understanding regulatory effects of miRNAs on myocardial cell injury after coronary microembolization

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks lung cells to drive COVID-19 severity

Sleep strategies may boost ultramarathon performance, study finds

Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis

Vosoritide's first phase 2 study shows increased growth in children with hypochondroplasia

NCCN 2024 Annual Conference focuses on practical applications for improving cancer care

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation offers hope for pediatric Down syndrome patients with OSA

Study provides valuable insights into the DCB-only strategy for left main coronary artery disease

New review explores the key gender differences in sleep, circadian rhythms and metabolism

Link between aldehydes and premature aging revealed

Study reveals key gut microbiome differences in prediabetic patients

Annual COVID-19 vaccine proves to be a wise investment for personal health and pocketbook

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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