COVID-19
A new study from Besancon University Hospital in France has investigated the safety of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases (AIID). The research, which analyzed data from 20,169 adverse event following immunization (AEFI) cases recorded in the French National Pharmacovigilance Database, found no safety concerns related
Beverages
Drinking beetroot juice, coffee, and green tea may help improve liver health for individuals with fatty liver disease, according to a recent video shared by Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford University. These beverages, Dr Sethi emphasizes, can potentially reduce fat buildup and enhance liver
Diseases
A new paper published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) outlines a bold new approach to regulating rare disease therapies in the UK. The proposed reforms aim to speed up the development and approval of life-saving treatments for the estimated 3.5 million people living with a
Diseases
Research conducted at Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that mammalian brains create networks of nanotubes to transport toxins, including amyloid-beta, out of brain cells. This process may lead to a better understanding of Alzheimer's disease and potentially pave the way for new therapies. Using genetically engineered mice and
Diseases
Rodney Scott, Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children's Health, has been awarded a $2.6 million, five-year grant to investigate malfunctions in the brain's hippocampal region, aiming to identify patterns that could lead to shared therapies for patients with autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's
Diseases
Researchers at the University of Bristol and IRCCS MultiMedica have made a groundbreaking discovery using a "longevity gene" found in people who live exceptionally long lives, over 100 years old. This gene has been shown to help keep the heart and blood vessels healthy during aging, and has
Diseases
Younger children with kidney failure may soon have more options for transplantation thanks to advancements in ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation (ABOiKT). This approach can overcome the initial challenge of hyperacute rejection, but requires careful pre- and post-transplant management. Investigators have made significant progress in refining protocols and improving outcomes for children
Democracy
A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry has shed light on mental health professionals' attitudes toward the clinical use of ChatGPT-4o in child and adolescent mental health care. Although there is growing interest in using this technology, empirical studies on its clinical role remain scarce. The study aimed
Diseases
Research has highlighted the negative impact of crimmigration policies on Latinx mental health, with a new study examining the perspectives of Latinx youth in the United States. The study, conducted by researchers from the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, found that crimmigration policies can erode Latinx youth's
Diseases
A new council program utilizing drones is underway in the City of Greater Geelong to combat mosquito-borne diseases that can have severe and long-term consequences on people's lives. The program aims to prevent Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus, and Murray Valley encephalitis by treating the region'
Children
A recent study published in the BMC Public Health journal has analyzed trends in the epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) among children and youth in mainland China from 2019 to 2024. The research, led by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, aimed to provide data-driven insights to
Diseases
Current study results suggest that many youth do not receive a coordinated and planned transition out of child and youth mental health services, leading to a gap in mental health care. To address this issue, researchers have developed the transition navigation model, a research-informed intervention designed to assess and improve
