DZNE and Intravacc B.V., a world leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of preventive and therapeutic vaccines, have been awarded a funding of € 2.5 million from the European Union (EIC Transition Grant) to further develop a prototype ALS vaccine, including process development, scale-up, and toxicology study. The project aims to develop the vaccine […]
How immune response triggered by COVID-19 may damage the brain: Findings could give insight into long-term neurological symptoms of COVID-19
A study from the National Institutes of Health describes the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection that damages the brain’s blood vessels and may lead to short- and long-term neurological symptoms. In a study published in Brain, researchers from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) examined brain changes in nine people who […]
PTSD linked to faster cognitive decline in middle-aged women
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with accelerated cognitive decline among middle-aged women, according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open. Andrea L. Roberts, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues conducted a cohort study involving participants from the Nurses’ Health Study […]
Resilience Training Could Help Stressed-Out Healthcare Workers
Hospital workers, both those who work directly with patients and those behind the scenes, have faced enormous challenges during the pandemic, leading to significant mental health burdens, including increased stress, anxiety, and burnout. While these problems have been well documented, there has been little research on the efficacy of methods to address them. But a […]
Pregnancies following frozen embryo transfer have higher risk of hypertensive disorders
Concerns have been raised over the past few years that pregnancies derived from frozen embryo transfers in IVF might increase the maternal risk of hypertensive disorders, particularly pre-eclampsia, complications which may have severe consequences for the mother and fetus. These concerns have been raised in recent observational studies comparing the outcomes of fresh and frozen […]
CDC Director adopts ACIP's recommendation to recommend specific flu vaccines for elderly people
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation to preferentially recommend the use of specific flu vaccines for adults 65 years and older, including higher dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines. The preference applies to Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, Flublok Quadrivalent and Fluad Quadrivalent flu vaccines. While flu seasons […]
Leah Williamson: Tough shoes to fill Football star on pressures of imposter syndrome
Leah Williamson previews England's EURO 2022 opener We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Having first played in the European Championships back […]
This is why women are less likely to get an ADHD diagnosis when younger
Do you feel as if you’ve been living with ADHD symptoms – from hyper-focusing to constantly fidgeting – but have been struggling to put a name on it? Or have you fought your way through the convoluted healthcare pathways to try and get a definitive diagnosis? Perhaps you relate to one of the 12.7 billion […]
Vitamin D supplements: Too many can lead to ‘toxicity’ – warning signs
This Morning: Dr Michael Mosley discusses vitamin D dosage We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info One case study, whose symptoms of […]
“Why I got a weightlifting coach 4 years into my fitness journey”
What Stylist’s Amy Beecham learned when she went back to weightlifting basics with a personal trainer. Like most people, when I first started weight training at the gym, I felt like I had no idea what I was doing. The idea of using free weights was extremely intimidating and I was constantly terrified that someone would […]