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Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth

Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth

by Elana GotkineFor youth with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with accelerated progression to clinical disease, especially among those with COVID-19 infection, ac

Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth

by Elana GotkineFor youth with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with accelerated progression to clinical disease, especially among those with COVID-19 infection, ac
Researchers draw insights from COVID-19 to inform improved health care in times of crisis

Researchers draw insights from COVID-19 to inform improved health care in times of crisis

by Katie Malatino,Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAdaptive responses to successive disruptions in health care systems. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03103-6Am

Researchers draw insights from COVID-19 to inform improved health care in times of crisis

by Katie Malatino,Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAdaptive responses to successive disruptions in health care systems. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03103-6Am
Biomarker can help health care assess severity of COVID-19

Biomarker can help health care assess severity of COVID-19

byKarolinska InstitutetRelationship between the plasma concentration of IL-26 and severity of COVID-19. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1434186Researche

Biomarker can help health care assess severity of COVID-19

byKarolinska InstitutetRelationship between the plasma concentration of IL-26 and severity of COVID-19. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1434186Researche
During the next pandemic, a mathematical model could speed up the search for treatment

During the next pandemic, a mathematical model could speed up the search for treatment

byLeiden UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo you recall all those drugs that were hastily proposed as potential treatments for COVID-19? In the event of a future pandemic, the goal is

During the next pandemic, a mathematical model could speed up the search for treatment

byLeiden UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo you recall all those drugs that were hastily proposed as potential treatments for COVID-19? In the event of a future pandemic, the goal is
Repeated COVID vaccinations found to enhance mucosal immunity against the virus

Repeated COVID vaccinations found to enhance mucosal immunity against the virus

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enh

Repeated COVID vaccinations found to enhance mucosal immunity against the virus

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enh
Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study finds an increased risk of developing a productive SARS-CoV-2 infection in obese people. Obesity is known to predict worse outcomes and higher mor

Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study finds an increased risk of developing a productive SARS-CoV-2 infection in obese people. Obesity is known to predict worse outcomes and higher mor
Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia
Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

by University College LondonField workers recruit participants for the pneumococcal vaccine study in Blantyre. Credit:Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program.Offering a booster dose or changing t

Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

by University College LondonField workers recruit participants for the pneumococcal vaccine study in Blantyre. Credit:Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program.Offering a booster dose or changing t
Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesUCLA researchers have developed an AI-enabled technology that could lead to single-tier Lyme disease testing with faster results. Credit: Raje

Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesUCLA researchers have developed an AI-enabled technology that could lead to single-tier Lyme disease testing with faster results. Credit: Raje
'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout enabled a "perfect storm" for deepening health ine

'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout enabled a "perfect storm" for deepening health ine