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Recent findings on original antigenic sin and SARS-CoV-2

Researchers collated the findings of studies relating original antigenic sin with SARS-CoV-2 evolution.

13 Jan 2023

Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates

As the University of California's health system renews contracts with hundreds of outside hospitals and clinics — many with religious affiliations — some of its doctors and faculty want stronger language to ensure that physicians can perform the treatments they deem appropriate, including abortions for women or hysterectomies for transgender patients.

12 Jan 2023

Researchers discover the Nrf3-mediated mechanism of melanogenesis

The skin is presumably the largest and one of the most versatile body organs. By providing a physical barrier, it protects our body from environmental assaults.

11 Jan 2023

Study describes a mechanism associated with the production of neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain is a type of chronic pain caused by damage to the nervous system due mainly to metabolic diseases such as diabetes and arthritis, or to the side effects of some kinds of chemotherapy.

10 Jan 2023

Clinically relevant biomarker strategies in drug development

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Dr. Justin Devine and Dr. Nicholas Woudberg about biomarkers, their importance for drug development as well as the potential they have when it comes to machine learning.

From Synexa Life Sciences BV 9 Jan 2023

People with latent tuberculosis infection could be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Newly published research from the University of Cincinnati finds that people with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) have more inflammation and could be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease.

6 Jan 2023

Study links epigenetic biological aging and aberrations in neural oscillatory activity in people with HIV

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 14, Issue 24, entitled, "Epigenetic aging is associated with aberrant neural oscillatory dynamics serving visuospatial processing in people with HIV."

6 Jan 2023

Study finds higher prevalence of HIV among women experiencing intimate partner violence

Women who experience recent intimate partner violence (IPV) are three times more likely to contract HIV, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers.

5 Jan 2023

Study assesses microbiome of male genital mucosa

A new study in the journal Microorganisms aimed to identify and analyze studies on the composition of the microbial community on different parts of the healthy and diseased male genital mucosa.

4 Jan 2023

UH researchers work towards a mobile intervention for Black American smokers with HIV

HIV remains a critical global public health issue and a significant threat to global health security after having claimed more than 40 million lives, according to the World Health Organization.

4 Jan 2023

Researchers develop new tool to isolate and analyze rare astrocyte regulators

Rare cell types can have an undue influence on human health. Previous research has suggested that a subset of astrocytes-;star-shaped cells in the brain and spinal cord-;may be responsible for multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering that protects nerves.

4 Jan 2023

Phase III trial shows noninferiority of VV116 compared to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir among adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 at risk of progression

Researchers presented the results of a phase III randomized controlled trial of oral SARS-CoV-2 antiviral VV116.

3 Jan 2023

Study demonstrates the benefits of vaccination and boosting in reducing COVID-19 transmission

Vaccination and boosting, especially when recent, helped to limit the spread of COVID-19 in California prisons during the first Omicron wave, according to an analysis by researchers at UC San Francisco that examined transmission between people living in the same cell.

2 Jan 2023

HIV News and Research

Recent findings on original antigenic sin and SARS-CoV-2

Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates

Researchers discover the Nrf3-mediated mechanism of melanogenesis

Study describes a mechanism associated with the production of neuropathic pain

Clinically relevant biomarker strategies in drug development

People with latent tuberculosis infection could be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Study links epigenetic biological aging and aberrations in neural oscillatory activity in people with HIV

Study finds higher prevalence of HIV among women experiencing intimate partner violence

Study assesses microbiome of male genital mucosa

UH researchers work towards a mobile intervention for Black American smokers with HIV

Researchers develop new tool to isolate and analyze rare astrocyte regulators

Phase III trial shows noninferiority of VV116 compared to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir among adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 at risk of progression

Study demonstrates the benefits of vaccination and boosting in reducing COVID-19 transmission

Enzyme that defends human cells against viruses may be a potential target for future cancer treatments

Scientists explore synthesis of griffithsin in cell-free systems

Wafer-thin device could drastically alter the course of treatment for Type 1 diabetes

Diagnostic technologies in Asia Pacific are key to progress toward health-related SDGs

‘Caged … for no fault of your own’: Detainees dread covid while awaiting immigration hearings

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

What are the characteristics of misdiagnosed human mpox cases?

Shaping the Future of Neuroscience: A Conversation with Atlas Antibodies on the MolBoolean™ and the Impact of SfN 2024

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Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

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