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Novel immunotherapy shows promise for high-risk sarcomas: HEROS 2.0 trial results published

Researchers at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston Methodist published results of a phase I clinical trial of a novel immunotherapy for high-risk sarcomas in the journal Nature Cancer.

24 Apr 2024

New tARC-seq method enhances precision in tracking SARS-CoV-2 mutations

A tARC-seq approach to precisely determine SARS-CoV-2 mutation frequency.

24 Apr 2024

Repurposed nasal antibiotic neomycin shows promise in preventing and treating respiratory viral infections

Intranasal administration of neomycin sulfate in murine models shows promise as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent against respiratory viruses like influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 by inducing interferon-stimulated gene (ISG) expression, independent of microbiota and interferon activation.

24 Apr 2024

Global study reveals mismatch in COVID-19 treatment guidelines with WHO standards

Study assesses global discrepancies in COVID-19 management guidelines across WHO member states, revealing that many national guidelines do not fully align with WHO recommendations, especially in lower-resource countries.

23 Apr 2024

New QR4 algorithm outperforms previous models in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

A new cardiovascular risk prediction algorithm.

23 Apr 2024

US study links extended sitting and lack of coffee to higher death rates

The independent and combined effects of daily sedentary times and coffee consumption on cardiovascular disease.

23 Apr 2024

Rising costs fuel quit-smoking surge in England amid health advice dip

Researchers investigate the factors that motivate smokers to quit smoking to ultimately determine the influence of COVID-19 on smoking cessation.

23 Apr 2024

Aster DM Healthcare reveals top foods to combat PCOS symptoms

Google searches related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) reached an all-time high in April 2024 globally, indicating a growing concern and interest in understanding and managing this condition.

23 Apr 2024

Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID?

A recent study in eClinicalMedicine assesses whether individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to developing long COVID, analyzing a UK cohort to explore the prolonged impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this population.

22 Apr 2024

WHO publishes report introducing updated terminology for airborne pathogens

Following consultation with public health agencies and experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air.

22 Apr 2024

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Study compares the effects of traditional versus commercial Korean Doenjang on menopausal symptoms, finding that traditional variants with high beneficial microorganisms are more effective in reducing these symptoms and improving cardiovascular and gut health.

21 Apr 2024

Dietary treatments outperform medications for IBS management

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

18 Apr 2024

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

A study examining 1031 hospitalized COVID-19 patients found that aging significantly impacts immune responses, viral dynamics, and the nasal microbiome, with older adults experiencing more severe disease symptoms and delayed viral clearance.

18 Apr 2024

Research highlights emergence of immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised patients

New research to be presented at next week's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) highlights the risk of new immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants emerging in immunocompromised patients.

18 Apr 2024

Breakthrough research offers hope for patients with persistent Lyme disease symptoms

Tulane University researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, offering hope to patients who suffer from long-term effects of the bacterial infection, even after antibiotic treatment.

18 Apr 2024

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

Syndrome News and Research

Novel immunotherapy shows promise for high-risk sarcomas: HEROS 2.0 trial results published

New tARC-seq method enhances precision in tracking SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Repurposed nasal antibiotic neomycin shows promise in preventing and treating respiratory viral infections

Global study reveals mismatch in COVID-19 treatment guidelines with WHO standards

New QR4 algorithm outperforms previous models in predicting cardiovascular disease risk

US study links extended sitting and lack of coffee to higher death rates

Rising costs fuel quit-smoking surge in England amid health advice dip

Aster DM Healthcare reveals top foods to combat PCOS symptoms

Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID?

WHO publishes report introducing updated terminology for airborne pathogens

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Dietary treatments outperform medications for IBS management

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

Research highlights emergence of immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised patients

Breakthrough research offers hope for patients with persistent Lyme disease symptoms

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

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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