Omicron subvariants of SARS-CoV-2—the virus behind COVID-19—have shown an uncanny knack for evading antibodies produced either by vaccines or exposure to earlier versions of the virus, leading to many breakthrough infections. However, in order to sicken people, these viral variants must also avoid “killer” T cells, immune cells that are unleashed when the immune system […]
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Every year, norovirus causes hundreds of millions of cases of food poisoning — and the deaths of at least 50,000 children — yet there exists no real way to control it. The virus has proven exceptionally difficult to study in the lab, and scientists have struggled to develop effective vaccines and drugs. A new study […]
We’re junior doctors who are striking this week… these are our reasons why Junior doctors began the first of four continuous strike days this morning at 7am From crippling food costs to rising rent, here’s why junior doctors are striking READ MORE: Junior doctors begin 4-day strike in hunt of a 35% pay rise Junior doctors […]
In a recent case report published in the Pediatrics journal, researchers described two coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) -infected neonate cases exhibiting early-onset seizures and acquired microcephaly over time. Study: Maternal SARS-CoV-2, Placental Changes and Brain Injury in 2 Neonates. Image Credit: IrynaInshyna/Shutterstock.com Background The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak has negatively impacted global health […]
Radiotherapy followed by immunotherapy within 1-12 months – but not sooner or later – may boost progression-free survival in patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer, according to a new study. However, patients still fared poorly on average since overall survival remained low and didn’t change significantly. While not conclusive, the new research – released at European […]
An international study shows that it is likely that insulin can be stored at room temperature, and for considerably longer than drug companies have counted on to date. Access to this vital medicine can thereby be significantly improved for the world’s poorest inhabitants. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg are among the scientists presenting these […]
Chrissy Teigen has been the target of intense mom shaming for years, and her latest response to the virtual parenting police is nothing but classy. After sharing a photo of herself walking alongside husband John Legend, who had their infant daughter, Esti, loosely strapped to his front in a baby carrier, one keyboard warrior took […]
What should I do if I’m ill this week? What kind of ‘risky’ behaviour should I avoid? And do junior doctors REALLY earn £14 an hour? Everything you need to know as 4-day NHS strike begins Up to half of doctors walked out in ‘most disruptive’ strike action in NHS history Around 350,000 appointments and operations […]
62 of the 63 children had the leadless pacemaker successfully implanted, and the heart’s electrical parameters were stable within the first 24 hours. During an average follow-up period of about 10 months, the pacemaker was effective in its overall performance, including battery longevity, low pacing threshold (signals if pacemaker is performing well) and ability to […]
