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Although there is a particular risk of infection, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are often not vaccinated in accordance with specialist recommendations.

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review paper published in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) , co-authored by Western Jane Thornton, summarizes considerable evid

The nanoparticle-based vaccine shows promise against many variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related sarbecoviruses that could jump to humans. A new experimental vaccine developed by researchers at MIT and Caltech could offer protection against emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related coronaviruses, known as sarbecoviruses, that could spill over from animals to humans.

The new Ignaz Semmelweis Institute started its work at the beginning of 2025. This facility in the field of infection research is a merger of the Medical Universities of Vienna, Innsbruck and Graz, the Johannes Kepler University Linz and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna.

Why policy approaches that merely -nudgepeople in a certain direction are not enough to build resilience in times of multiple crises In the face of growing global challenges-such as climate change, p

A psychedelic drug is being tested as a novel way to reduce problematic alcohol consumption, in an ongoing study led by UCL researchers.

New research finds that PCT (procalcitonin) blood test does not lower antibiotic treatment duration for hospitalised children . A study led by the University of Liverpool, in collaboration with Cardiff University's Centre of Clinical Trials Research, has found that despite previous promising analysis, a blood test used to diagnose infection and sepsis did not reduce the time children spend on intravenous antibiotics in hospitals.

A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by 75 medical organisations around the world, presents a novel, nuanced approach to diagnose obesity, based on other

Carmen Lim , The University of Queensland and Wayne Hall , The University of Queensland A multi-million dollar business has developed in Australia to meet the demand for medicinal cannabis.

A test to detect tumour DNA circulating in the blood can predict lung cancer outcomes, finds new research from scientists at UCL, the Francis Crick Institute, UCLH and Personalis.

University of Bath research reveal gaps in drug company payment transparency, risking public trust and patient safety.

A new international observational study offers hope for children with Noonan syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that can thicken the wall of the heart. Could a cancer drug already on the market be used to treat certain children with a rare genetic disorder called Noonan syndrome (NS)- A new retrospective study by doctors and scientists at 27 institutions worldwide suggests that yes, it can.

Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research.

Bacteria can cause dangerous infections after surgery on the eye. Particularly feared are antibiotic-resistant germs, which are almost impossible to treat and can lead to the loss of the eye.

One Health research in Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has important implications for parasite control programs in low-income countries A research team within the University of Calgary's Faculty of Vet

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The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization and other partners conducted a comprehensive review of Chagas disease in Switzerland.

A team of scientists led by researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) has developed a new technology to precisely predict and monitor cancer patients' responses to immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that stimulates a patient's immune system to attack tumors.

A device costing just pennies, based on an idea by a University of Manchester Professor to help his son use an inhaler, could be a gamechanger for asthma patients.

Adolescent drug use continued to drop in 2024, building on and extending the historically large decreases that occurred during the pandemic onset in 2020.

Two UdeM professors have co-authored and published the first Canadian guidelines for better detection, management and treatment of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have discovered a process that breaks down mRNA molecules in the human body particularly efficiently. This could be useful, for example, in the treatment of cancer. They are like the architects of our body: messenger ribonucleic acids, or mRNA for short. They contain detailed blueprints for proteins, which are read and translated by their "colleagues", the ribosomes.

UCalgary research selected by CIHR to investigate a drug designed to protect brain cells after an ischemic stroke You've had an ischemic stroke, the most common form of stroke.

Research shows epileptic dogs on anti-seizure drugs more likely to experience increased appetite and become overweight or obese The findings led by the Royal Veterinary College are key in helping vet

A new study demonstrates how the digital clinical decision support system ALMANACH (Algorithm for the Management of Childhood Illness) is transforming healthcare for children under five in Somalia.

Some patients with diabetes develop a serious condition known as diabetic cardiomyopathy , which is slow and cannot be directly attributed to hypertension or other cardiovascular disorders.

A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.

The results of a clinical tria l'into a new malaria vaccine candidate (RH5.1/Matrix-MTM) show it is well-tolerated and offers effective protection against the blood-stage of the disease - the first inoculation to do so.

A potential new treatment for motor neurone disease (MND) developed by a company spun-out of The University of Queensland has produced successful results in a human clinical trial.

UCLA Health psychiatrist says medication could remove barriers to treatment for those who experienced trauma Key takeaways For service members, especially those that are young and healthy, the transition from military service to the possibility of medical discharge due to a neurological industry can lead to isolation, self-doubt and emotions that can interfere with recovery.

Brussels, December 9, 2024 - Therapeutic mRNAs offer great potential as a versatile and precise tool against cancer and various other diseases.