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Does COVID-19 increase the risk of bacterial infections in infants?

Researchers assess the prevalence of bacterial meningitis, bacteremia, and urinary tract infections among infants tested for viral infections.

3 Jul 2023

Researchers discover a molecular switch that regulates lipid metabolism in cells

Our body's fat metabolism plays a vital role in energy production in our body. A research team at the University of Basel, Switzerland, has discovered a molecular switch that regulates lipid metabolism in our cells.

3 Jul 2023

Research reveals how cells carry out the controlled release of mucins and insulin

Researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have published a study in the journal Nature Communications that reveals how cells carry out the controlled release of mucins and insulin, two crucial proteins for human health.

3 Jul 2023

Cell therapy using genome-edited iPS cells could be a new treatment for Fabry disease

Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells have a great impact on biology and medicine, and they are expected to improve regenerative medicine.

3 Jul 2023

Base editing shows promise for treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Gene therapy that alters hemoglobin genes may be an answer to curing sickle cell disease (SCD) and beta thalassemia.

3 Jul 2023

Bluetongue virus carriers active in winter, study finds

Bluetongue virus, an incurable cattle and sheep-killing disease, is spread by tiny flies once thought to disappear in winter. New research demonstrates that though they are harder to find when it's cold, they remain active.

3 Jul 2023

Stroke Ready intervention shows promise in improving equity in stroke treatment

The use of thrombolysis, medications to break up blood clots, for acute ischemic stroke reduces post-stroke disability, but it is underutilized.

3 Jul 2023

Precision protection: antibody testing offers insights into predicting SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in immunocompromised patients

Researchers used antibody testing to predict the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

3 Jul 2023

Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of heart attacks in people over 60

Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

3 Jul 2023

Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

Researchers described a genetically engineered pig cardiac xenotransplantation in a 57-year-old male patient.

3 Jul 2023

Cutting-edge research: machine learning identifies early predictors of type 1 diabetes

Scientists utilized plasma protein proteomics to identify proteins associated with the onset of type 1 diabetes.

3 Jul 2023

New study reveals: food processing levels impact blood pressure variability

Study evaluated the relationship between the degree of processed food consumed and blood pressure variability.

3 Jul 2023

New study: vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian diets in the battle against cardiometabolic diseases

Researchers conducted a comprehensive review to compare the impacts of vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets on the outcomes of major cardiometabolic and other non-communicable diseases.

3 Jul 2023

New correlation improves management and post-resuscitation care for patients

Newly-identified correlation could improve management and optimize post-resuscitation care for individual patients.

3 Jul 2023

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Deficient vitamin D status in older adults is associated with higher inflammation levels, as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP). Optimizing vitamin D levels could potentially modulate inflammation in this population.

2 Jul 2023

Can the keto diet be used to treat migraines?

Dietary interventions, such as ketogenic therapy, show promise in reducing the frequency and severity of headaches, providing potential relief for individuals worldwide.

2 Jul 2023

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Researchers evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet and DASH diet on serological uric acid levels.

2 Jul 2023

COVID-19 severity linked to autoantibodies against blood clotting protein

Study investigates the occurrence of ADAMTS13 antibodies in COVID-19 patients and their association with disease severity and lower ADAMTS13 activity. The findings suggest the need to include ADAMTS13 antibodies in diagnosing and managing SARS-CoV-2 infections.

2 Jul 2023

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

Research investigated the impact of toothbrushing timing on cardiovascular disease risk. The study found that brushing teeth at night was associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk compared to not brushing at all.

2 Jul 2023

How does space affect the immune system of astronauts?

Research explores the effects of microgravity and radiation on the immune system in space conditions. It emphasizes the need to understand these effects for future long-duration space missions and highlights knowledge gaps for further investigation.

2 Jul 2023