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Duration of virus exposure plays a major role in COVID-19 transmission, study finds

A study published today in Nature shows that the NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app successfully predicted people's risk of catching the virus following exposure to an infected person.

11 Jan 2024

Study: Low-dose calcium equally effective as high-dose in preventing preeclampsia

To help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth-;common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns-;low-dose calcium supplementation (equivalent to one 500-milligram pill per day) may be as effective as the World Health Organization (WHO)'s recommended high-dose calcium supplementation (equivalent to three 500-milligram pills taken throughout each day), according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and collaborators in India and Tanzania.

10 Jan 2024

Understanding unique characteristics of SARS-Cov-2 JN.1 variant and adapting public health strategies

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The relentless evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants remains a formidable challenge to global public health, thus prompting significant concern among health authorities due to emergent strains.

10 Jan 2024

Understanding climate's impact on diarrheal disease transmission

Diarrhea is, globally, the second largest cause of death for children under 5. Contributing to more than 500,000 deaths, only pneumonia kills more children each year.

10 Jan 2024

Researchers unravel the workings of Group B Strep infections in pregnant women

Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York are unraveling the workings of Group B Strep (GBS) infections in pregnant women, which could someday lead to a vaccine.

9 Jan 2024

Universal consensus definition unlocks research advancements for critically ill children worldwide

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators collaborated with a global group of acute pediatric critical illness experts to reach a consensus definition of the condition.

9 Jan 2024

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, and chest discomfort.

8 Jan 2024

Study identifies 9 novel genes linked to gestational diabetes

The largest genetic study of gestational diabetes to date has led to a discovery of nine novel genetic regions linked to this severe and common pregnancy complication.

5 Jan 2024

Novel population health tool for predicting ICU survivorship and mortality in older adults

A significant obstacle to improving care and outcomes for intensive care unit (ICU) patients is the unexpected nature of becoming seriously ill.

4 Jan 2024

CLivD score shows promise in early detection of steatotic liver disease and advanced fibrosis

Chronic liver disease, a growing threat to global health, often progresses silently in its early stages.

4 Jan 2024

Global study reveals varied intention to receive monkeypox vaccine: 61% prevalence worldwide

The global prevalence and regional differences in the intention to receive the monkeypox.

4 Jan 2024

New compound effective against bacterial species resistant to multiple classes of existing antibiotics

Recent studies by Zampaloni et al. and Pahil et al. published in the journal Nature describe a novel method of inhibiting the growth of Gram-negative bacteria such as Acinetobacter using antibiotics consisting of macrocyclic peptides that target the bacterial protein bridge machinery that transports lipopolysaccharides from the cytoplasm to the outer membrane.

4 Jan 2024

New study demystifies clinicians' decision-making process for drug-drug interactions

Drug-drug interactions causing adverse effects are common and can cause significant patient harm and even death.

3 Jan 2024

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

The implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility parameters and sexual health.

3 Jan 2024

Blockchain meets planetary health: exploring web3's potential in environmental challenges

Review explores the potential of blockchain (web3) technologies in addressing planetary health issues, highlighting the intersection of these emerging fields and the need for further research on their optimal application.

2 Jan 2024

New research highlights potential of cytisine for global smoking cessation efforts

A new study published in Addiction has found that cytisine, a low-cost, generic stop-smoking aid that has been used in eastern Europe since the 1960s, increases the chances of successful smoking cessation by more than two-fold compared with placebo and may be more effective than nicotine replacement therapy. It has a benign safety profile, with no evidence of serious safety concerns.

2 Jan 2024

AI advances could revolutionize hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. It is a major global health concern with rising rates, particularly in North Africa and East Asia.

28 Dec 2023

New non-steroidal anti-inflammatory can inhibit the cytokine storm and preserve innate immunity

Very early in the COVID-19 pandemic clinical trials in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 confirmed that corticosteroids like dexamethasone reduced mortality, but they were harmful when applied at the first COVID-19 symptoms, due to the weakening of innate antiviral immunity, leading to delayed viral clearance and adverse outcomes in severe viral pneumonias.

28 Dec 2023

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

27 Dec 2023

Understanding the genetic basis of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer

Gastric cancer, a significant global health burden, claims over 7% of cancer-related deaths annually. Although only 1-3% of cases have a genetic basis, understanding these genetic drivers is crucial for developing preventative strategies.

26 Dec 2023

Global Health News and Research

Duration of virus exposure plays a major role in COVID-19 transmission, study finds

Study: Low-dose calcium equally effective as high-dose in preventing preeclampsia

Understanding unique characteristics of SARS-Cov-2 JN.1 variant and adapting public health strategies

Understanding climate's impact on diarrheal disease transmission

Researchers unravel the workings of Group B Strep infections in pregnant women

Universal consensus definition unlocks research advancements for critically ill children worldwide

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Study identifies 9 novel genes linked to gestational diabetes

Novel population health tool for predicting ICU survivorship and mortality in older adults

CLivD score shows promise in early detection of steatotic liver disease and advanced fibrosis

Global study reveals varied intention to receive monkeypox vaccine: 61% prevalence worldwide

New compound effective against bacterial species resistant to multiple classes of existing antibiotics

New study demystifies clinicians' decision-making process for drug-drug interactions

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

Blockchain meets planetary health: exploring web3's potential in environmental challenges

New research highlights potential of cytisine for global smoking cessation efforts

AI advances could revolutionize hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis

New non-steroidal anti-inflammatory can inhibit the cytokine storm and preserve innate immunity

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Understanding the genetic basis of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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