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A new study reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on reproductive healthcare in Iran, leading to increased unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. The research, conducted by the Iran University of Medical Sciences, examines the effects of the pandemic on family planning services and contraceptive methods in
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccine supply chain security and authentication. Traditional vaccine supply chains are prone to record forgery and counterfeiting, making it essential to implement a secure and scalable solution. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology have introduced a novel blockchain-based vaccine supply chain
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant disparities in diabetes management among youth, particularly among Black and low-income communities, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care. Researchers from the Center for Pediatric Research found that Black youth with type 1 diabetes were more likely to experience worsening glycemic
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Research conducted at Stanford University has identified extremely potent monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that neutralized multiple sarbecoviruses from macaques vaccinated with AS03-adjuvanted monovalent subunit vaccines. These findings have significant implications for the development of countermeasures against SARS-CoV-2 and related sarbecoviruses. The research was supported by various institutions, including the Bill &
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Research published by investigators at Stanford University has shed light on the efficacy of mRNA booster vaccination against COVID-19. The study, which measured antibody responses in 55 healthy adults, found that the booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine increased the half-life of serum-neutralizing antibody titers, but the durability of
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Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), have made a groundbreaking discovery in the development of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. By utilizing scalable manufacture of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) that encapsulate mRNA, the researchers propose an innovative approach to gene therapy for the brain. This breakthrough has the potential
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Research conducted at the Massachusetts General Hospital Down Syndrome Program has shed light on the gaps in routine recommended care for children with Down syndrome. Stephanie Santoro, MD, and her team found that adherence to five American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guideline components was greater for follow-up visits compared with
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A recent investigation published a report on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on clinical care and clinical trial operations, with a focus on decentralized pragmatic trials. The Diuretic Comparison Project (DCP) trial, conducted by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, tested the effectiveness of chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide in preventing major
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Scientists at Shanghai University, in collaboration with international researchers, have made significant progress in developing immunological assay methods for infectious diseases. Using nanotechnology, they have engineered biosensing interfaces that enhance sensitivity while maintaining convenience for on-site diagnosis. The research highlights the potential of this approach in controlling the spread of
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New research on the Coronavirus - COVID-19 has shed light on the potential role of mannose-binding lectin (MBL) gene polymorphisms in determining the clinical severity of COVID-19 in children. According to the study, published in Molecular Biology Reports, the MBL2 gene polymorphisms, particularly in the exon-1 region, were associated with
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New research in the Post-COVID-19 era indicates that infectious disease patterns among children in Japan have changed significantly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a study published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a reduction in respiratory infectious diseases and infectious gastroenteritis
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Research conducted at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine has found that Jingyin granules, a marketed antiviral herbal medicine, modulate the pharmacokinetics of CYP substrate-drugs by inactivating CYP3A. This study aimed to assess the inhibitory potency of the herbal extract of Jingyin granules against human drug-metabolizing enzymes and clarify
