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Study reports an increase in incidence of islet autoimmunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in young children

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease leading to an impaired glucose metabolism and requires life-long administration of insulin.

8 Sep 2023

TTUHSC El Paso's community engagement efforts helped address COVID-19 disparities

In summer 2020, Edward Michelson, M.D., chair of TTUHSC El Paso's Department of Emergency Medicine, had developed a new daily routine.

8 Sep 2023

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance and assessment technical briefing 53. It contains the latest epidemiological and genomic analysis of the emergent BA.2.86 variant.

8 Sep 2023

New hygiene product boosts natural hand barrier against contact infection

Contact infection is among the most common ways pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, spread from one person to another. Hand washing and disinfection are important hygiene practices to minimize the probability of catching infectious diseases.

8 Sep 2023

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Researchers explored the biological mechanisms by which exercise-induced irisin attenuates amyloid-beta pathology in Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Sep 2023

Senolytic therapy in mild Alzheimer’s disease shows safety in phase I trial

Researchers conducted the phase 1 trial of orally-administered senolytic therapy comprising quercetin (Q) and dasatinib (D) for symptomatic and early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.

8 Sep 2023

Promising new cervical cancer test fills in the gap missed by Pap tests

Researchers assessed a novel human papillomavirus (HPV) and host deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation score for adenocarcinoma in-situ (AIS) and cervical adenocarcinoma (ADC) screening.

8 Sep 2023

Ketogenic diet shows promise in addressing hormonal imbalance associated with PCOS

Researchers performed a meta-analysis on the impact of ketogenic diets on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

8 Sep 2023

NSAID use linked to higher risk of blood clots in women of reproductive age, association stronger in women on high-risk hormonal contraception

A new paper published in The BMJ explores the effect of these drugs used concomitantly on the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

Onset and prognosis of post-COVID-19 condition: A 2-Year observational study

Researchers conducted a prospective cohort analysis over two years.

8 Sep 2023

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

More than four years ago, then-President Donald Trump declared an ambitious goal that had bipartisan support: ending the HIV epidemic in the United States.

8 Sep 2023

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

Researchers elucidated monkeypox's (mpox) epidemiological and clinical features.

8 Sep 2023

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced cancer incidence.

8 Sep 2023

Wearable technology emerges as a potential game-changer in early detection of COVID-19 among athletes

In a groundbreaking study conducted by Florida State University, wearable technology has emerged as a potential game-changer in the early detection of COVID-19 among NCAA Division I female student-athletes.

8 Sep 2023

Hepatitis C patients may benefit from revaccination against hepatitis B after treatment

Recently published research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests individuals with hepatitis C should consider revaccination for hepatitis B. The study was published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

8 Sep 2023

Blood clots may be a cause of long-term cognitive problems after COVID-19

High levels of two proteins at the time of COVID-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including 'brain fog', giving a major clue as to one cause of their symptoms: blood clots.

7 Sep 2023

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Researchers performed a multi-omics evaluation of HSPCs obtained from individuals with myeloproliferative neoplasms transforming to TP53-related secondary forms of acute myeloid leukemia.

7 Sep 2023

Specialized astrocyte subpopulation discovery sheds light on brain health and treatment avenues

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers investigated whether glutamatergic gliotransmission was mediated by specialized astrocytes in the central nervous system.

7 Sep 2023

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

Researchers at Karolinska Institute have developed a novel method using DNA Nanoballs to detect pathogens, aiming to simplify nucleic acid testing and revolutionize pathogen detection.

7 Sep 2023

BA.2.86 Omicron variant: Is our immunity under siege?

A new preprint posted to the bioRxiv server discusses whether this variant shows neutralization escape.

7 Sep 2023

Disease/Infection News

Study reports an increase in incidence of islet autoimmunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in young children

TTUHSC El Paso's community engagement efforts helped address COVID-19 disparities

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

New hygiene product boosts natural hand barrier against contact infection

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Senolytic therapy in mild Alzheimer’s disease shows safety in phase I trial

Promising new cervical cancer test fills in the gap missed by Pap tests

Ketogenic diet shows promise in addressing hormonal imbalance associated with PCOS

NSAID use linked to higher risk of blood clots in women of reproductive age, association stronger in women on high-risk hormonal contraception

Onset and prognosis of post-COVID-19 condition: A 2-Year observational study

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

Wearable technology emerges as a potential game-changer in early detection of COVID-19 among athletes

Hepatitis C patients may benefit from revaccination against hepatitis B after treatment

Blood clots may be a cause of long-term cognitive problems after COVID-19

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Specialized astrocyte subpopulation discovery sheds light on brain health and treatment avenues

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

BA.2.86 Omicron variant: Is our immunity under siege?

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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