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Nasal drops with IgA antibodies may protect against COVID-19 and future variants
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have shown that nasal drops with IgA antibodies can protect mice from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
New study finds maternal vaccine and monoclonal antibody effective against RSV in infants
The impact and cost-effectiveness of maternal vaccination (MV) to long-acting monoclonal antibody (la-mAB) therapy.
Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence
Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
MedUni Vienna researchers discover possible trigger of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
As the cause of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is not yet known, treatment for sufferers is currently aimed at alleviating the often agonizing symptoms.
Study links patient characteristics with the likelihood of bypassing the nearest surgical center for breast cancer treatment
Researchers investigated hospital quality and patient factors associated with treatment location for breast cancer surgery.
Study reveals mangos attenuates potential against colon cancer
The chemo-preventive potential of Mangiferin (MF) (mango).
Landmark study confirms five key Parkinson's Disease variants in largest meta-analysis
Rare Parkinson’s disease (PD) variants in a large-scale cohort.
Nicotine beliefs elicit dose-response reactions in human brains
Researchers investigate whether nicotine-related beliefs may influence brain processes in a dose-dependent manner similar to pharmaceutical effects.
Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments
Researchers determine the relationship between the use of hearing aids and mortality among adult United States residents with hearing impairment.
UQ researchers launch the world's biggest drug survey
Researchers from The University of Queensland have launched the world's biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe.
More than band-aids for the NHS: Leaders needed to stop doctors and nurses jumping ship
Frontline healthcare workers in busy hospitals feel that they are "just rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic" according to new research into the impact of under-resourced and high-pressure emergency hospital departments in the UK.
Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19
A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
Study identifies hormonal and reproductive factors for rheumatoid arthritis in women
Early menopause-;before the age of 45-;taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and having 4 or more children are among several hormonal and reproductive factors linked to a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal RMD Open.
