Immunology
Study shows good sleep stimulates the immune system
Researchers at LMU Munich have shown that sleep enhances the migratory potential of T cells toward lymph nodes.
Mar 8, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Zika vaccine safe and effective when administered during pregnancy, finds study in marmosets
A vaccine against Zika virus is safe and effective when administered both before and during pregnancy, according to new research published in npj Vaccines.
Mar 4, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Timing of COVID-19 shot can change menstrual cycle length: Study
Oregon Health & Science University researchers have confirmed that the timing of COVID-19 vaccination is associated with slight, temporary changes in menstrual cycle length.
Feb 29, 2024
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Immunology
Long-term analysis reveals SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccine-induced antibody responses are long-lasting
A long-term analysis conducted by leading microbiologists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reveals that antibody responses induced by COVID-19 vaccines are long-lasting. The study results, published online in ...
Feb 26, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
TB vaccine shrinks liver cancer tumors in mice
A UC Davis Health study found that a single dose of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), the vaccine for tuberculosis (TB), reduced liver tumor burden and extended the survival of mice with liver cancer. The study, published ...
Feb 21, 2024
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Vaccination
Vaccines may work better if arms are alternated for each shot
When getting vaccines, switching arms for each dose may produce greater immunity than having the jabs delivered into the same arm.
Feb 6, 2024
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Medical research
High efficacy and good safety profile for the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine in African children
Phase III trial results of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine developed by Oxford University and Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd, leveraging Novavax's Matrix-M adjuvant, has confirmed high efficacy and supported regulatory approvals ...
Feb 2, 2024
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Immunology
New vaccine design uses immunity against influenza to offer faster protection against emerging pathogens
After COVID vaccination, it usually takes weeks for our bodies to develop protective antibody responses. Imagine, however, a vaccine that speeds up the production of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19.
Jan 17, 2024
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Medical research
We need a staph vaccine: Here's why we don't have one
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is an extremely common bacterial infection; about 30% of people have colonies of SA living in their nose. SA is often harmless, but it is also a leading cause of hospital-acquired and community-associated ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Medical research
Scientists discover potential nasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate that offers better and longer protection
A team of scientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, has discovered a potential intranasal vaccine candidate that provides improved, longer-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 viruses compared to when given as an injection. ...
Jan 9, 2024
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