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COVID-19 antibody discovery could explain long COVID

COVID-19 antibody discovery could explain long COVID

byUniversity of VirginiaSchematic diagram illustrating the hypothesis underlying the study. The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein RBD binds ACE2 on the surface of potential host cells. The RBD has a part

COVID-19 antibody discovery could explain long COVID

byUniversity of VirginiaSchematic diagram illustrating the hypothesis underlying the study. The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein RBD binds ACE2 on the surface of potential host cells. The RBD has a part
Hospital pneumonia diagnoses are uncertain, revised more than half the time, study finds

Hospital pneumonia diagnoses are uncertain, revised more than half the time, study finds

byUniversity of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPneumonia diagnoses are marked by pronounced uncertainty, an AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found.Mo

Hospital pneumonia diagnoses are uncertain, revised more than half the time, study finds

byUniversity of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPneumonia diagnoses are marked by pronounced uncertainty, an AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found.Mo
Single enzyme helps drive inflammation in mice, provides target for new sepsis drugs

Single enzyme helps drive inflammation in mice, provides target for new sepsis drugs

by University of California - San DiegoHeLa cells expressing PHLPP (left), the segment with the nuclear localization signal (middle), and that same segment mutated (right). Credit: UC San Diego S

Single enzyme helps drive inflammation in mice, provides target for new sepsis drugs

by University of California - San DiegoHeLa cells expressing PHLPP (left), the segment with the nuclear localization signal (middle), and that same segment mutated (right). Credit: UC San Diego S
Dengue recovery linked to higher long-term health risks than COVID-19

Dengue recovery linked to higher long-term health risks than COVID-19

byNanyang Technological UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who

Dengue recovery linked to higher long-term health risks than COVID-19

byNanyang Technological UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who
Preexposure prophylaxis use increased in recent years

Preexposure prophylaxis use increased in recent years

by Lori SolomonPreexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use increased between 2013 and 2023, according to a research letter published online Oct. 14 in theJournal of the American Medical Association.Laura

Preexposure prophylaxis use increased in recent years

by Lori SolomonPreexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use increased between 2013 and 2023, according to a research letter published online Oct. 14 in theJournal of the American Medical Association.Laura
New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere cases of COVID-19 can involve extensive inflammation in the body, and clinicians have wondered if this state is similar to what are called cytokine storm s

New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere cases of COVID-19 can involve extensive inflammation in the body, and clinicians have wondered if this state is similar to what are called cytokine storm s
Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec
Simple test for COVID-19 could prioritize treatments for individuals most at risk

Simple test for COVID-19 could prioritize treatments for individuals most at risk

by Flinders UniversitySROC curve with 95% confidence region and prediction region for the SII towards prediction of severe disease or mortality. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023).

Simple test for COVID-19 could prioritize treatments for individuals most at risk

by Flinders UniversitySROC curve with 95% confidence region and prediction region for the SII towards prediction of severe disease or mortality. Credit:Frontiers in Immunology(2023).
Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

byWashington University School of MedicineThe risk of long COVID has declined over the course of the pandemic, although it remains a persistent threat. Researchers from Washington University Sch

Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

byWashington University School of MedicineThe risk of long COVID has declined over the course of the pandemic, although it remains a persistent threat. Researchers from Washington University Sch
Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

For veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk for severe pneumococcal disease (SPD) is increased with Crohn disease and with more comorbidities, and pneumococcal vaccination is associat

Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

For veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk for severe pneumococcal disease (SPD) is increased with Crohn disease and with more comorbidities, and pneumococcal vaccination is associat
Lyme disease and ticks that carry it spread across the US

Lyme disease and ticks that carry it spread across the US

by Madeline Everett, The Kansas City StarCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLyme disease is one of the most prevalent insect-borne diseases in the country, with far more cases each year than other disea

Lyme disease and ticks that carry it spread across the US

by Madeline Everett, The Kansas City StarCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLyme disease is one of the most prevalent insect-borne diseases in the country, with far more cases each year than other disea
New mechanisms of arthritis may be caused by mosquito-borne viruses

New mechanisms of arthritis may be caused by mosquito-borne viruses

by Griffith UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome therapies successful in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may help us better understand how to treat people with debilitating mosquito

New mechanisms of arthritis may be caused by mosquito-borne viruses

by Griffith UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome therapies successful in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may help us better understand how to treat people with debilitating mosquito