Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How COVID-19 colliding with flu season and surge of RSV creates a 'tripledemic'
Get ready for a bumpy ride, virus-wise, as autumn turns into winter this year.
Nov 2, 2022
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News tagged with infant immunization
Immunology
Milk boost: Research shows how breastfeeding offers immune benefits
When infants breastfeed, they receive an immune boost that helps them fight off infectious diseases, according to recent research from Binghamton University Associate Professor of Anthropology Katherine Wander.
Jul 5, 2022
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Immunology
Co-development of gut microbiome, respiratory and immune systems directly impact baby's development
A new multidisciplinary study conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center has found that the co-development of three systems, the gut microbiome, respiratory system and immune system, is correlated ...
Jun 16, 2022
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Gastroenterology
Study finds probiotic supplement helps to form a mature microbiome in extremely preterm infants
University of Calgary researchers have shown probiotic supplements can help form a healthy microbiome in the gut of the tiniest infants who are born without a fully formed gut microbiome. The study found that a specific mix ...
May 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none
A little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than 1,500 grams at birth, or less than 3 pounds, 4 ounces. And considering that the Centers ...
Apr 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Anti-inflammatories show promise for treating a late-pregnancy complication
One of the serious complications that can occur during late pregnancy happens when the amniotic sac (also called the bag of waters) breaks too early, which can allow bacterial infections to cause dangerous tissue inflammation ...
Mar 30, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Vaccinated women pass COVID-19 antibodies to breastfeeding babies
Women vaccinated against COVID-19 transfer SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to their breastfed infants, potentially giving their babies passive immunity against the coronavirus, according to University of Massachusetts Amherst research.
Jan 8, 2022
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Immunology
New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults
As any parent knows, infants are prone to getting respiratory infections. But a new study shows that the infant immune system is stronger than most people think and beats the adult immune system at fighting off new pathogens.
Dec 10, 2021
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Pediatrics
Cell-cultured breastmilk: Scientists want to give formula-fed babies another option
Science has made impressive gains in the art of producing animal products minus the animal. Now this emerging field of cellular agriculture is taking on its biggest challenge yet: breastmilk.
Nov 19, 2021
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Pediatrics
Gut microbes may help explain benefits of breastfeeding
It has long been known that certain gut bacteria—bifidobacteria—are prevalent in the gut of breastfed infants. Although these bifidobacteria are considered beneficial, the reason why has so far been unclear.
Oct 25, 2021
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