COVID-19
Two severe cases of paediatric COVID-19 infection have been reported in Hong Kong, highlighting the importance of vaccination and public health measures to prevent severe complications and death from the virus. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has urged the public to take necessary precautions,
COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered that targeting host signaling pathways can be a novel approach to developing next-generation antivirals to combat drug resistance in COVID-19. The study, published in the journal Pathogens, found that certain cellular receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) play important roles in mediating viral replication,
COVID-19
A new vaccine that combines flu and COVID-19 protection in one shot shows promising results, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants more data before it can be approved. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, focused on adults ages 50 and older
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Research conducted at the University of Padua has shed light on the role of vitamin D in regulating the immune system and vaccine response, particularly in older adults. The study, published in BMC Geriatrics, aimed to explore the relationship between vitamin D levels and mortality in older COVID-19 vaccinated patients.
COVID-19
In a celebration of historical proportions, Liverpool claimed its 20th Premier League title, equaling the record of Manchester United, in a resounding 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The Reds, playing under new manager Arne Slot, delivered a processional win at Anfield, securing the championship in front of their
COVID-19
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers at Capital Medical University has found that vitamin D supplementation may have limited effects on COVID-19 outcomes. The study, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, analyzed the impact of different methods of vitamin D administration on the prognosis of COVID-19 patients. The
COVID-19
Researchers at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center have conducted a study to explore the link between vitamin D levels and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society, analyzed data from 56 patients admitted to a tertiary care
Cancer treatment
The latest report from Novotech, a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization, highlights the transformative potential of RNA therapies in modern medicine. With their highly-targeted mechanisms and versatility, RNA-based treatments have transitioned from a novel concept to a promising frontier in disease treatment. The report details the current landscape, advancements,
Business schools
Arjun Deiva's research identifies companies that have prioritized resilience and future growth potential over high current dividends. These companies, tracked over the past five years, have demonstrated remarkable performance despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, inflation, and shifting monetary policy. Dividend payments have offered investors a consistent source
Birth defects
Pregnant women who contract Covid-19 or receive the vaccine during the first trimester do not face a heightened risk of major birth defects, according to a new Scandinavian study published in The BMJ. The research involved a large dataset of over 343,000 live births in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
Birth defects
Researchers have investigated the link between first-trimester mRNA COVID-19 vaccine exposure and major structural birth defects in live-born infants. The analysis, published in JAMA Pediatrics, included 42,156 singleton pregnancies with live birth from March 5, 2021, to January 25, 2022. The findings suggest that first-trimester mRNA COVID-19 vaccine exposure
Birth defects
New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics have shown that COVID-19 vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for selected birth defects. The study, designed and led by researchers at HealthPartners Institute, evaluated 42,156 pregnancies resulting in a live birth and found that
