Cart is empty In their continuing work to limit the impact of COVID-19, Emory University researchers have, for the first time in nonhuman primates, studied how modulating the signaling of type 1 Interferon (IFN-I), one of the body’s initial defenses against infection, impacts SARS-CoV-2 viral replication and disease progression. The findings, which are reported in Science Immunology, demonstrate a critical role of IFN-I in SARS-CoV-2 infection and could help in the development of new treatment strategies for COVID-19.
Remission from HIV-1 infection: Discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that contribute to virus control
Some HIV-1 carriers who have received an early antiretroviral treatment during several years are able to control the virus for a long term after treatment interruption. However, the mechanisms enabling this post-treatment control have not been fully elucidated.
Exploring how psychedelic drugs affect a rat’s brain
Researchers at Lund University have developed a technique for simultaneously measuring electrical signals from 128 areas of the brain in awake rats. They have then used the information to measure what happens to the neurons when the rats are given psychedelic drugs. The results show an unexpected and simultaneous synchronization among neurons in several regions of the brain.
Non-pharmacological management for systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by multisystem involvement. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) or scleroderma is another rheumatic autoimmune disease that affects blood vessels, skin, and visceral organs.
People living in deprived areas more likely to suffer from poor sleep
The study by psychologists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Roehampton explored UKBiobank data from around 500,000 people aged 40–69. They analyzed reports of sleep problems such as sleeping for too long or too little for their age; waking in the night; waking too early; snoring; daytime sleepiness; and difficulty getting going in the morning.
How do people really feel about electronic health records?
In Germany, patients with statutory health insurance have had the option of using an electronic health record since January 2021. However, not many people have been taking advantage of it so far.
Israel to power Zambia with US$100m in solar, wind energy
By NATION REPORTER
ISRAEL is set to facilitate Zambia with US$100 million for the setting up of a Solar and wind energy power project in Chibombo.
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Elevated MRI enhancement helps indicate cancer risk in women with very dense breasts
A machine learning model found that background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) on breast MRI is an indicator of breast cancer risk in women with extremely dense breasts, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Study highlights difficulty in diagnosing blood disorders, need for coordination between clinicians and pathologists
Blood disorders known as myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS) are difficult to diagnose—and are commonly misdiagnosed—putting patients at increased risk for treatment mistakes and other potentially harmful consequences, according to researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborating organizations.
Chief Muyombe calls for ban on flue-cured tobacco
CHIEF Muyombe of the Yombe people of Mafinga, has urged Government to ban flue-cured tobacco because of devastating effects on the environment.
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