Archive: 13/04/2023

The potential and challenges of mucosal COVID-19 vaccines

In November 2022, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) co-hosted a virtual workshop on the importance and challenges of developing mucosal vaccines for SARS-COV-2. The highlights of this workshop ...

Apr 13, 2023

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Experts examine the safety of probiotics

Scientific evidence assessing the benefits and risks of probiotics continues to accumulate. With new types of probiotics being introduced on the market and health care professionals recommending probiotic use in populations ...

Apr 13, 2023

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New clinical RNA sequencing platform may improve rare disease diagnostics in pediatrics

A new clinical RNA sequencing platform at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is helping to facilitate research into rare genetic conditions and carve a path for Precision Child Health, a movement at SickKids to deliver ...

Apr 13, 2023

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The first line of vaccines was highly effective at restricting COVID-19's damage, says new study

A new Concordia-led analysis concludes that the primary COVID-19 vaccines provided adequate protection against transmission, hospitalization and death. However, their effectiveness waned in subsequent months, and fell below ...

Apr 13, 2023

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Chagas disease kills 10,000 people a year in Latin America

Little-known Chagas disease is a silent killer in Latin America, where it takes 10,000 lives a year, and more must be done to detect the condition early on, the Pan American Health Organization said Thursday.

Apr 13, 2023

Study shows vitamin D may have key role in fighting off COVID-19 pneumonia

Clinical data increasingly has shown that patients with low vitamin D levels have a greater chance of COVID-19 infection—and severe disease and death. Now, research led by scientists from Lankenau Institute for Medical ...

Apr 13, 2023

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Only a modest reduction in added sugar consumption is needed to achieve Healthy People 2030 target

Reducing caloric intake from added sugars is a Leading Health Indicator in Healthy People 2030, a national public health initiative led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that sets data-driven national objectives ...

Apr 13, 2023

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Researchers identify hallmarks to improving pancreatic cancer therapy

Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have made a significant contribution to the field of pancreatic cancer research. Their ...

Apr 13, 2023

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Sensor system could decrease fall risk for older adults

Knowing how to avoid falls could help adults 65 and older fend off costly health care bills and live in their homes longer.

Apr 13, 2023

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Nurses trained via virtual reality performed better than those trained by inpatient clinical training

In search of novel tactics to accommodate a larger student body and fulfill workforce demands, nursing schools are developing new approaches to optimize learning, engage learners, and provide methods to ensure competency ...

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