New optical method measures blood plasma viscosity to assess COVID-19 severity

byMedical University of ViennaBrillouin light scattering (BLS) in pure liquids and blood plasma. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.23230

Updated on: August 27,2024

New optical method measures blood plasma viscosity to assess COVID-19 severity

byMedical University of ViennaBrillouin light scattering (BLS) in pure liquids and blood plasma. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.23230

Updated on:August 27,2024

Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

(HealthDay)—Type 1 interferons (IFNs) may mediate pregnancy complications in the context of congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, according to a study published in the Jan. 5 issue ofScience I

Updated on: April 01,2024

Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

(HealthDay)—Type 1 interferons (IFNs) may mediate pregnancy complications in the context of congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, according to a study published in the Jan. 5 issue ofScience I

Updated on:April 01,2024

Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

byWashington University School of MedicineThe risk of long COVID has declined over the course of the pandemic, although it remains a persistent threat. Researchers from Washington University Sch

Updated on: August 06,2024

Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

byWashington University School of MedicineThe risk of long COVID has declined over the course of the pandemic, although it remains a persistent threat. Researchers from Washington University Sch

Updated on:August 06,2024

COVID-19 morbidity and mortality examined in people with rheumatic diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) is of particular co

Updated on: March 30,2024

COVID-19 morbidity and mortality examined in people with rheumatic diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) is of particular co

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers employ microfluidic diffusional sizing characterize neutralizing antibody affinity to SARS-CoV-2

byClemson UniversitySchematic depict of the principles of the neutralizing antibody detection by microfluidic diffusional sizing. Credit:Annals of Biomedical Engineering(2024). DOI:

Updated on: April 30,2024

Researchers employ microfluidic diffusional sizing characterize neutralizing antibody affinity to SARS-CoV-2

byClemson UniversitySchematic depict of the principles of the neutralizing antibody detection by microfluidic diffusional sizing. Credit:Annals of Biomedical Engineering(2024). DOI:

Updated on:April 30,2024

Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

by Mike Krings,University of KansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublic health communicators have tried numerous methods to encourage people to accept COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. And while so

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

by Mike Krings,University of KansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublic health communicators have tried numerous methods to encourage people to accept COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. And while so

Updated on:March 27,2024

Scientists probe molecular cause of COVID-19 related diarrhea, revealing potential treatments

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorking with human stem cells that form a kind of "mini intestine-in-a-dish," Johns Hopkins Medicine scien

Updated on: August 08,2024

Scientists probe molecular cause of COVID-19 related diarrhea, revealing potential treatments

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorking with human stem cells that form a kind of "mini intestine-in-a-dish," Johns Hopkins Medicine scien

Updated on:August 08,2024

Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichArchitecture for secure multiparty computation. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01293-4In a new pilot study, the re

Updated on: October 30,2024

Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichArchitecture for secure multiparty computation. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01293-4In a new pilot study, the re

Updated on:October 30,2024

Lyme disease and ticks that carry it spread across the US

by Madeline Everett, The Kansas City StarCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLyme disease is one of the most prevalent insect-borne diseases in the country, with far more cases each year than other disea

Updated on: November 14,2024

Lyme disease and ticks that carry it spread across the US

by Madeline Everett, The Kansas City StarCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLyme disease is one of the most prevalent insect-borne diseases in the country, with far more cases each year than other disea

Updated on:November 14,2024

HIV-infected cells persist in CSF in individuals on long-term ART

(HealthDay)—About half of HIV-positive individuals on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) have HIV-infected cells in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), according to a study published online July 15 i

Updated on: April 16,2024

HIV-infected cells persist in CSF in individuals on long-term ART

(HealthDay)—About half of HIV-positive individuals on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) have HIV-infected cells in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), according to a study published online July 15 i

Updated on:April 16,2024

HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

by Pasteur InstituteMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDCells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 1

Updated on: April 16,2024

HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

by Pasteur InstituteMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDCells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 1

Updated on:April 16,2024

T-cell tests unreliable in establishing previous COVID-19

by Uppsala UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDCan T-cell tests be used to determine whet

Updated on: May 07,2024

T-cell tests unreliable in establishing previous COVID-19

by Uppsala UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDCan T-cell tests be used to determine whet

Updated on:May 07,2024