Gentler cell therapies for blood cancer
Researchers have developed a method to “remove” a blood system affected by leukemia and at the same time build a… Read More »Gentler cell therapies for blood cancer
New tool may help prioritize RSV vaccination in high-risk children
Following a shortage of nirsevimab for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), a new… Read More »New tool may help prioritize RSV vaccination in high-risk children
Drug-Like Inhibitor Shows Promise in Flu Prevention
Currently available flu medications only attack the virus after it has already established an infection, but what if a medication… Read More »Drug-Like Inhibitor Shows Promise in Flu Prevention
Extreme heat associated with hospital visits for children with asthma
For children seeking care at an urban pediatric health center in California, extreme heat events were associated with increased hospital… Read More »Extreme heat associated with hospital visits for children with asthma
Researchers develop “revolutionary” blood test for stroke detection
Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death, but appropriate early intervention can… Read More »Researchers develop “revolutionary” blood test for stroke detection
Sweet taste receptor affects how humans metabolically handle glucose
The Monell Chemical Senses Center’s rich portfolio of research on sweet taste goes back a long way: Monell scientists were… Read More »Sweet taste receptor affects how humans metabolically handle glucose
Repeated COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants and other viruses
The COVID-19 pandemic is over, but the virus that caused it is still here, sending thousands of people to the… Read More »Repeated COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants and other viruses
Doctors report success of first trial of drug in patient with life-threatening blood clotting disorder
A team led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health system, used… Read More »Doctors report success of first trial of drug in patient with life-threatening blood clotting disorder
Global life expectancy to increase almost five years by 2050 despite geopolitical, metabolic and environmental threats
The latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021, published today in The lancet, Global life expectancy… Read More »Global life expectancy to increase almost five years by 2050 despite geopolitical, metabolic and environmental threats
Better medical record keeping needed to combat antibiotic overuse
The lack of detailed records in clinics and emergency departments may be hindering the reduction of inappropriate antibiotic use, a… Read More »Better medical record keeping needed to combat antibiotic overuse