Two cases of new drug-resistant gonorrhea strain reported in Massachusetts Two cases of a new strain of gonorrhea reported in Massachusetts were at least partly resistant to several antibiotics, state officials announced Thursday. Jan 20, 2023 0 36
High cardiorespiratory fitness linked to lower risk for CKD High cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels are associated with a reduced risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Jan. 17 in GeroScience. Jan 20, 2023 0 56
Prenatal exposure to non-tailpipe air emissions associated with autism in offspring Prenatal exposure to non-tailpipe air pollution emissions is associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children, according to a study published in the January issue of Environment International. Jan 20, 2023 0 59
Role of lymphatic system in bone healing revealed It was previously assumed that bones lacked lymphatic vessels, but new research from the MRC Human Immunology Unit at Oxford's MRC Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicine not only locates them within bone tissue, but ... Jan 20, 2023 0 208
Post-COVID-19 conditions tied to higher health care utilization Health care utilization is increased in the six months following COVID-19 infection, but vaccination can lower the risk for long COVID symptoms, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in JAMA Network Open. Jan 20, 2023 0 64
Can the body's own 'killer torpedoes' derived from NK cells fight cancer? In our body, we have both an innate immune system and an immune system that is developed throughout life. Part of the innate immune system consists of so-called NK cells. This is a type of immune cell that specializes in ... Jan 20, 2023 0 134
How Huntington's disease affects different neurons In patients with Huntington's disease, neurons in a part of the brain called the striatum are among the hardest-hit. Degeneration of these neurons contributes to patients' loss of motor control, which is one of the major ... Jan 20, 2023 0 54
Researchers find hybrid immunity is the best protection against COVID-19 A University of Calgary research group joined forces with members of the World Health Organization (WHO) to tackle a global health question. What is the best protection against COVID-19? Analyzing data from controlled studies ... Jan 20, 2023 0 227
Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a psychologist Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf. With the escapism and simplicity of riding waves, it's no secret that surfing feels good. Jan 20, 2023 0 40
Discovery of cancer-associated fibroblast origin gives new direction for pancreatic cancer research A type of cell that plays a key role in pancreatic cancer can trace its origin back to a structure that forms during embryonic development, new research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center shows. This new data, published recently ... Jan 20, 2023 0 78