Allergic asthma, allergies may be risk factors for cardiovascular diseases

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen most people think of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabe

Updated on: March 06,2024 10

Allergic asthma, allergies may be risk factors for cardiovascular diseases

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen most people think of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabe

Updated on:March 06,2024 10

Open-label placebo works as well as double-blind placebo in irritable bowel syndrome

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor decades, the power of the placebo effect was thought to lie in patients' belief that they were—or at least, could be—receiv

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Open-label placebo works as well as double-blind placebo in irritable bowel syndrome

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor decades, the power of the placebo effect was thought to lie in patients' belief that they were—or at least, could be—receiv

Updated on:March 06,2024 13

Antibiotics in first year of life may up risk for T1DM by age 10

(HealthDay)—Antibiotic prescriptions in the first year of life are associated with an increased risk for type 1 diabetes in childhood, according to a study published online March 4 inDiabetes Ca

Updated on: March 06,2024 13

Antibiotics in first year of life may up risk for T1DM by age 10

(HealthDay)—Antibiotic prescriptions in the first year of life are associated with an increased risk for type 1 diabetes in childhood, according to a study published online March 4 inDiabetes Ca

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Less expensive, more effective pneumonia vaccines are tested in humans

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPBioreactors for bench-scale production (A); bioreactor for pilot-scale production (B). Credit: Butantan InstituteA novel vaccine against pneumonia that is less ex

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Less expensive, more effective pneumonia vaccines are tested in humans

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPBioreactors for bench-scale production (A); bioreactor for pilot-scale production (B). Credit: Butantan InstituteA novel vaccine against pneumonia that is less ex

Updated on:March 06,2024 20

Earbuds may soon detect ear infections, other ailments

by Cory Nealon,University at BuffaloAn illustration showing how EarHealth works. Credit: University at BuffaloNew University at Buffalo-led research shows how earbuds may soon be able to detect

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Earbuds may soon detect ear infections, other ailments

by Cory Nealon,University at BuffaloAn illustration showing how EarHealth works. Credit: University at BuffaloNew University at Buffalo-led research shows how earbuds may soon be able to detect

Updated on:March 06,2024 14

Why parents should fear measles, not the vaccine

by David W Scheifele,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe oxygen flow was at maximum but it wasn't enough to keep Aliyah alive. Her measles-damaged lungs failed in the night

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Why parents should fear measles, not the vaccine

by David W Scheifele,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe oxygen flow was at maximum but it wasn't enough to keep Aliyah alive. Her measles-damaged lungs failed in the night

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Final countdown: Atlantis to carry next-generation vaccine candidate on last space voyage

by Arizona State UniversityThis is Cheryl Nickerson of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. Credit: Nick MeekOn July 8, at approximately 11:26 a.m. EDT, the space shuttle Atlantis

Updated on: March 06,2024 14

Final countdown: Atlantis to carry next-generation vaccine candidate on last space voyage

by Arizona State UniversityThis is Cheryl Nickerson of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. Credit: Nick MeekOn July 8, at approximately 11:26 a.m. EDT, the space shuttle Atlantis

Updated on:March 06,2024 14

Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery

by Cardiff UniversityA new trial is underway to determine if a short course of oral steroids can improve the hearing of children suffering from glue ear, thanks to a £1.3M research grant awarded

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Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery

by Cardiff UniversityA new trial is underway to determine if a short course of oral steroids can improve the hearing of children suffering from glue ear, thanks to a £1.3M research grant awarded

Updated on:March 06,2024 17

Inappropriate use of antibiotics in ERs remains high for adults

(HealthDay)—For patients presenting to the emergency department with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI), inappropriate utilization of antibiotics has decreased for children, but not for adults,

Updated on: March 06,2024 18

Inappropriate use of antibiotics in ERs remains high for adults

(HealthDay)—For patients presenting to the emergency department with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI), inappropriate utilization of antibiotics has decreased for children, but not for adults,

Updated on:March 06,2024 18

New study helps explain why some ear and respiratory infections become chronic

by Nationwide Children's HospitalScientists have figured out how a bacterium that causes ear and respiratory illnesses is able to elude immune detection in the middle ear, likely contributing

Updated on: March 06,2024 20

New study helps explain why some ear and respiratory infections become chronic

by Nationwide Children's HospitalScientists have figured out how a bacterium that causes ear and respiratory illnesses is able to elude immune detection in the middle ear, likely contributing

Updated on:March 06,2024 20

Novel approach obtains protein signatures from host and pathogen with one small sample

by Nationwide Children's HospitalA novel study from researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital has shown that it is possible to obtain both host and bacteria protein signatures in a sa

Updated on: March 06,2024 14

Novel approach obtains protein signatures from host and pathogen with one small sample

by Nationwide Children's HospitalA novel study from researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital has shown that it is possible to obtain both host and bacteria protein signatures in a sa

Updated on:March 06,2024 14

Nasal polyps: Unassuming growths with a powerful effect

by John Wheeler Jr,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe nose is the subject of many sayings. A measurement could be on the nose or an object be right under your nose. You may be remi

Updated on: January 29,2024 6

Nasal polyps: Unassuming growths with a powerful effect

by John Wheeler Jr,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe nose is the subject of many sayings. A measurement could be on the nose or an object be right under your nose. You may be remi

Updated on:January 29,2024 6