Vaccination

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis rate up after Ad26.COV2.S shot

(HealthDay)—The cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) rate is increased after Ad26.COV2.S vaccination compared with the prepandemic rate, according to a research letter published online Nov. 1 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

For dialysis recipients, antibody response lowest with Ad26.COV2.S

(HealthDay)—For patients receiving dialysis who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the prevalence of no or diminished response varies by vaccine type and is higher with the attenuated adenovirus Ad26.COV2.S vaccine, ...

Genetics

Gene for sex hormone synthesis could play key role in eczema

A study led by UT Southwestern dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The finding, published this week in PNAS, could offer an unexpected new target ...

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