The findings of recent research from Queen Mary University of London revealed novel insights into the effects of chemotherapy on the tumour microenvironment (TME). The study, published today in Cancer Immunology Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, found that chemotherapy enhances the anti-tumour actions of immune cells within […]
Study finds treatment for brain disease transmitted by tick bites
The findings of a new study describe antibodies capable of neutralizing the virus transmitted by tick bites. These so-called broadly neutralizing antibodies have shown promise in preventing Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in mice and could inform the development of better vaccines for humans. Further, preliminary results suggest that the antibodies may not […]
Quantifying learning loss during Covid-19: Study
A recent study of national exam scores in the Netherlands, which underwent an eight-week school lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, found that students’ learning loss during the lockdown amounted to about one-fifth of a school year. This was equivalent to the duration of the lockdown, with up to 60 percent larger losses among students from disadvantaged […]
Cycling at moderate intensity transforms heart health of patients with kidney failure: Study
According to a new study, cycling at moderate intensity during dialysis could drastically improve the heart health of patients with kidney failure. The findings of the study were published in the journal titled ‘Kidney International’. The study was led by the University of Leicester supported by the charity Kidney Research UK and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre. Patients in […]
Dementia risk doubles if people have both vision, hearing loss: Study
According to a new study, older adults who start losing both vision and hearing may be at an increased risk of developing dementia. The findings of the study were published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study highlighted that losing some hearing or eyesight is often a part of getting […]
Study suggests risk of leukemia higher in children with Down syndrome
A new study highlighted the risks of leukemia in children with Down syndrome. It pointed to stronger than expected associations between Down syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one type of blood cancer. The study, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, was led by UC Davis Health and UC San Francisco researchers. Down syndrome is one […]
Certain high BP medications may alter heart risk in people with HIV
New research has found that when people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) develop high blood pressure, the type of medication chosen for their initial treatment may influence their risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. The findings of the study were published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. With current anti-retroviral […]
Infant antibiotic exposure may affect future immune responses toward allergies
According to a new study, exposure to antibiotics in utero and infancy can lead to an irreversible loss of regulatory T-cells in the colon, a valuable component of the immune system’s response toward allergens in later life, after only six months. The findings of the study were published in the journal mBio. It […]
Exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic may increase risk of postpartum depression: Study
Women exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in plastics during pregnancy are at a higher risk of experiencing postpartum depression, suggested a new study. The findings of the study were published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. The study also found that these harmful chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy. Postpartum depression is a serious and common […]
Dynamic strategy prioritising Covid-19 vaccines for seniors, essential workers
Given the limited supply of vaccines amid a surge in coronavirus cases worldwide, a dynamic strategy that prioritises who gets vaccinated for Covid-19 can save lives and reduce the spread of infections and deaths, according to a new study. Debates rage on about prioritizing groups of people for vaccination even as […]
New analysis claims deprivation ‘driving’ Covid-19 ethnic disparities
Deprivation among society at large is ‘driving’ COVID-19 disparities among minority ethnic groups – predominantly South Asian and Black African or Caribbean populations – and could be considered the main cause of disproportionate infection rates, hospitalisation, and deaths experienced by these populations, according to new analysis from the University of […]
Low-calorie diet, mild exercise may improve survival for leukemia adolescents
According to a new study, overweight children and adolescents receiving chemotherapy for treatment of leukemia are less successful battling the disease compared to their lean peers. In some cancers, including leukemia in children and adolescents, obesity can negatively affect survival outcomes. Obese young people with leukemia are 50 percent more likely to relapse after treatment than their lean counterparts. […]
Mobile health technology can be beneficial for adults with heart disease
Mobile health technology including fitness apps have become a popular tool to track calories, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles, and now another benefit of using these applications has come to light. According to a new study, mobile health technology can be beneficial in encouraging lifestyle behaviour changes and medication adherence among adults aged 60 […]
Targeted opioid relieves pain from IBD without causing side effects
A targeted opioid, that only treats diseased tissues and spares healthy tissues, relieves pain from inflammatory bowel disease without causing side effects, according to new research. The novel research was published in the journal Gut. The study, led by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry and Queen’s University […]
Vaccine hesitancy might pose threat to efforts for ending Covid-19 pandemic
The findings of a recent study suggested that even though the demand for COVID-19 vaccines currently seems to be high, hesitancy towards it might pose a major threat to public health efforts for ending the pandemic. The authors of an editorial published in the journal Science, which included David A. […]