Researchers in the United States have shown the inhalation of an angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) decoy receptor, sACE22.v2.4-IgG1, increases survival and ameliorates lung injury in K18-hACE2 transgenic mice infected with a lethal dose of the virulent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) gamma variant. Moreover, the engineered decoy binds tightly to spike (S) of BA.1 and BA.2 omicron, despite […]

Researchers at Lund University have discovered increased levels of of a microRNA in type 2 diabetes, which has a negative effect on insulin secretion. Their experiments on human insulin producing cells in the pancreas also demonstrates that it is possible to increase the insulin secretion by reducing the levels of this microRNA. An important goal of the research is to […]

A potential link between inflammation and the structure of specific regions of the brain has been identified by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The study, published today in JAMA Psychiatry, may be particularly relevant for neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorders including autism spectrum and schizophrenia. Researchers say the findings could open up a completely new target for the pharmacological treatment of […]

A man in his 20s developed “excessive wrinkling”; bright, white bumps; and patches of thick skin on his hands whenever he immersed them in water. Doctors initially thought the condition might be a symptom of chronic eczema, but they later determined that the wrinkling was caused by a rare skin disease, according to a new report of his case.   […]

It is not possible to tell from the outside whether a wound will heal without problems under the dressing or whether bacteria will penetrate the injured tissue and ignite an inflammation. To be on the safe side, disinfectant ointments or antibiotics are applied to the wound before the dressing is applied. However, these preventive measures are not necessary in every […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved fenfluramine (Fintepla) oral solution, a Schedule IV controlled substance, for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in children aged 2 years and older, the company has announced. As reported by Medscape Medical News, fenfluramine is already approved in the US to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome. LGS […]

GMB: Ranvir Singh suffering from hay fever concerning Richard We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nasal congestion is often worse at night, pathologist Heather Wright confirmed. […]

Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info However, if a person has too much visceral fat this can […]

In a recent study published on the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers discuss a novel bioinformatics-based method for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) co-infections with the Delta and Omicron variants. Study: Detection and prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 co-infections during the Omicron variant circulation, France, December 2021 – February 2022. Image Credit: NIAID  Background To date, five SARS-CoV-2 variants […]

As if 3-year-old Kaavia Union Wade could get any cuter — she went and wore an adorable matching outfit with mom Gabrielle Union. On Wednesday, the duo walked the red carpet for the premiere of Cheaper by the Dozen, an upcoming remake of the 1950 comedy. They were wearing the exact same white sequined outfit, with Gabrielle in a crop […]