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Researchers develop new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections

Researchers from the Bioengineering and Biomaterials Laboratory of Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV) have developed a new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections at the same time.

12 Dec 2022

ASCOT trial pinpoints most efficient level of blood thinning treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

The COVID-19 global pandemic remains a major public health challenge. ASCOT researchers aim to discover which treatments are most effective in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

12 Dec 2022

Researchers design novel compounds with potential as drug treatments for COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been devastating the entire world. While the vaccination program is advancing, drug treatments for COVID-19 are still highly important for those who become infected.

9 Dec 2022

What is the association between farnesoid X receptor inhibition and protection against COVID-19?

Researchers assessed the association between farnesoid X receptor (FXR) inhibition and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

9 Dec 2022

High levels of arsenic contamination in water linked to antibiotic resistance carriage among children

In rural Bangladesh, areas with high levels of arsenic contamination in drinking water, compared to areas with less contamination, have a higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in both water and child stool samples, according to a new study publishing December 8, 2022 in PLOS Pathogens by Mohammad Aminul Islam of Washington State University, and colleagues.

8 Dec 2022

One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks associated with reduction in risk of premature death

In good news for those who don't like playing sport or going to the gym, new research finds just three to four one-minute bursts of huffing and puffing during daily tasks is associated with large reductions in the risk of premature death, particularly from cardiovascular disease.

8 Dec 2022

Researchers receive $11 million NIH grant to evaluate a 5-minute dementia screening tool

Investigators at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Health System, Regenstrief Institute, and Indiana University School of Medicine have received an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to evaluate an Einstein-developed test for assessing cognitive impairment and dementia.

8 Dec 2022

Scientists report the in vitro production of infectious Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites

Scientists from Sanaria Inc., and collaborators at multiple institutions publish results in Nature reporting "In vitro production of infectious Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites."

7 Dec 2022

Lancet Global Health paper raises alarm about the growing threat of malaria

A paper published in The Lancet Global Health journal is sounding the alarm about the growing threat of malaria potentially spreading to countries where the disease is not typically endemic.

7 Dec 2022

Higher dose of new antimalarial drug reduces disease recurrence by 85%

A new antimalarial drug is being introduced at a dose that is too low to be effective for all patients who need it, according to a report published today in eLife.

6 Dec 2022

LSHTM researchers launch new global health research group on HIV-associated fungal infections

Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine are co-launching a new global health research group on HIV-associated fungal infections.

1 Dec 2022

Two experimental mRNA vaccines highly effective in reducing malaria infection and transmission

Malaria is found in more than 90 countries around the world, causing 241 million cases and an estimated 627,000 deaths every year.

1 Dec 2022

Engineered proteins can be delivered as a nasal spray to protect against and treat COVID-19

COVID-19 has had a lasting global health impact that continues to challenge the health care system. As the coronavirus continues to mutate, the current COVID-19 prevention strategies are plagued with supply chain disruptions, high vaccine manufacturing costs and inconvenient vaccine administration methods.

29 Nov 2022

Eating healthy plant-based diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

Eating a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant foods -; such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes -; and low in unhealthy plant foods -; including refined grains, fruit juices, and added sugars -; is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer in men.

29 Nov 2022

Using human iPSC-derived cells to revolutionize the field of neurodegenerative disease

In this interview, we speak to Axol Bioscience about their human iPSC-derived cells and how they have the potential to revolutionize the field of neurodegenerative disease.

From Axol Bioscience Ltd 28 Nov 2022

Study highlights global estimates of mortality related to 33 clinically significant bacterial pathogens

Researchers presented comprehensive global estimates of the mortality burden related to 33 species or genera of bacterial pathogenic organisms causing 11 main infectious syndromes in 2019 using data and methods of the GBD 2019 and the global burden of antimicrobial resistance study conducted in the same year.

24 Nov 2022

Global Health News and Research

Researchers develop new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections

ASCOT trial pinpoints most efficient level of blood thinning treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers design novel compounds with potential as drug treatments for COVID-19

What is the association between farnesoid X receptor inhibition and protection against COVID-19?

High levels of arsenic contamination in water linked to antibiotic resistance carriage among children

One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks associated with reduction in risk of premature death

Researchers receive $11 million NIH grant to evaluate a 5-minute dementia screening tool

Scientists report the in vitro production of infectious Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites

Lancet Global Health paper raises alarm about the growing threat of malaria

Higher dose of new antimalarial drug reduces disease recurrence by 85%

LSHTM researchers launch new global health research group on HIV-associated fungal infections

Two experimental mRNA vaccines highly effective in reducing malaria infection and transmission

Engineered proteins can be delivered as a nasal spray to protect against and treat COVID-19

Eating healthy plant-based diet linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

Using human iPSC-derived cells to revolutionize the field of neurodegenerative disease

Study highlights global estimates of mortality related to 33 clinically significant bacterial pathogens

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